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Born 1946 to a Marine family at Quantico, College at UNC Chapel Hill, graduated 1967, one tour in Vietnam as a Marine rifle platoon commander, wounded twice, Law School at University of Florida, graduated 1973, practiced law in Pensacola until appointed to the federal bench in 1996. Currently retired, on recall, working part time, soon to publish a memoir of my time in Vietnam.
Military Experiences
Sep 1967 - Jul 1976
Platoon Commander
One year OCS + Basic School, one year in combat, one year back at OCS, release from active duty, three years active reserves while in law school. Love the Corps.
Deployments
(10 months)Sep 1968 - Jun 1969
Vietnam War
Rifle Platoon Commander, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. Wounded twice, broke back when MedEvac helo shot down, survived.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jun 1968 - Aug 1968
Officer Civil Affairs Course
Apr 1968 - Jun 1968
High Intensity Vietnamese Language Course
Foreign Language Skills
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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