SPC Jim M.

Army | K9-Military Working Dog

Dates of Service: Jul 1966 - Jul 1969

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I grew up in Mahaffey, PA. Moved to Elizabethtown, PA at age 10 and graduated from HS in 1966. Enlisted in the Army that summer. Served 3 years, then started my academic career. I became a teacher then taught overseas for 15 years in Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Pakistan, and Kenya. I also taught in several school districts in Wyoming and worked in mental health as a part-time employment for 30 years.

Military Experiences

Dec 1968 - Jul 1969

Radio Telephone Operator

"B" Battery, 7Bn (HAWK) 5th Arty | South Korea

Due to a service connected injury was placed on a medical profile was given the opportunity to work in the communication section for the remainder of my enlistment.

Jun 1968 - Dec 1968

PLL Clerk

don't remember | Fort Bliss, TX

Became a PLL Clerk as there was not a need for a Dog Handler.

Dec 1966 - May 1968

Dog Handler

"B" Btry, 7th Bn (HAWK) 5th Arty | South Korea

Walking guard around the perimeter of missile base on the DMZ at the location that was called "Mig" Alley during the Korean War.

Sep 1966 - Dec 1966

AIT Student

not certain | Fort Bliss, TX

HAWK Missile Crewman Training