SPC David McPherson

Army National Guard | Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)

Dates of Service: Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

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Bio

Was trained as 91A10 Combat Medical Specialist in 1989. Was a member of Texas Army National Guards 4/112th Armored Division out of Denison, Texas. Promoted when eligible and achieved rank of Specialist E-4 before ETS out in January 1992. Wanted to learn as much as possible, so cross trained as (non rated) 63C, and was a licensed driver of all light wheeled, and some heavy wheeled vehicles. I went through Basic EMT training 1991. I Worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant off and on from 1989 to 1993. I became a Certified Welder in 2006 working for ACS Manufacturing in Denison, Texas. I graduated the Certified Computer Aided Drafting Course in 2011 from Grayson County Community College I am also the Founder/Director of J.U.L.Y. MINISTRIES, INC. a non-profit ministry providing campers to families that lose their homes to fires & flood

Military Experiences

Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

Asst. Platoon Leader

Hdqt Detachment 4/112th. Armored | Denison, TX

I was assigned the duties of keeping all medical equipment, aide bags, and supplies stocked and accounted for after each duty weekend, or annual two week rotations. I was also responsible for setting up, staffing, and running the Battalion Aide Station during the Annual Two Week training Rotations. I had the opportunity to learn how to set up, arm, and fire a 5.2 mm mobile mortar while serving as the 19E mortar platoon's lead medic in 1990. I was also being trained as a mechanic (under SSGT J.D. Baines) to help out in the motor pool when needed. I was trained to operate 113 APCs, 577 Mobile Command Vehicle, Humvees, Humvee ambulances, 2 1/2 ton trucks, 1/4 ton jeeps, and all other standard military vehicles, as a driver.