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I worked as a Respiratory Therapist for several years after discharge then spent the majority of my career working in the Medical Supply sales and distribution field retiring from Cardinal Health in October 2013
Military Experiences
Sep 1969 - Sep 1970
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
responsible for all Medical care and treatment of injured and ill Marines in combat
Feb 1968 - Sep 1969
Hospital Corpsman (HM)
served as platoon Corpsman with Hotel 2/28 for 9 months then went to Battalion Medical supply for 9 months responsible for maintaining all medical supplies for Battalion Corpsman and Battalion Aid Station along with all mount-out supplies
Aug 1968 - Oct 1968
Hospital Corpsman (HM)
Trained in Marine tactics, weaponry and warfare while being trained in Field Medical procedures and techniques
Oct 1967 - Feb 1968
Hospital Corpsman (HM)
Worked on Intensive Neurosurgical ward treating patients with sever spinal and neurological injuries
Deployments
(1 year, 1 month)Sep 1969 - Sep 1970
Vietnam War
responsible for all Medical care of combat Marines in the field including treatment of injuries and calling for Medivac. Also, in this roll, Corpsmen serve as active participants in all combat maneuvers and encounters.
Military Credentials
Certifications
Jul 1973
Certified Pulmonary Tech