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Life has been very good to me. Sobor for over 40 years, married 52 years to a wonderful caring lady, we have two wonderful sons, 8 extraordinary grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and two fantastic grand-son-in-Laws. Thank you, Jesus, for your protection and for bringing me home from 21 months in Vietnam.
Agent Orange is looking over my shoulder.
Military Experiences
Jan 1969 - Sep 1970
Mortar Gunner
I started in the gun pits and worked my way up the squad leader.
Earned Naval Achievement Medal w/combat V
Purple Heart
Credit for 21 months served in country
Deployments
(2 years, 3 months)Jun 1971 - Nov 1971
Caribbean
Caribbean Deployment on USS Francis Marion troop transport. Landing in Gitmo,
Panama Cannel, Jungle Warfare School at Fort Sherman, Landing at Vieagus, PR.,
The Virgin Islands, San Juan, P., Kingston, Jamacia, British Guiana
Jan 1969 - Sep 1970
Vietnam War
Mortarman 2nd Battalion 5th Marines Fox Company then Golf Company
Purple Heart
Navy Achievement Medal w/combat V
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Admin Chief School
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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