Posted on Sep 26, 2021

First American soldier killed in American phase of Vietnam War

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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First American soldier killed in American phase of Vietnam War

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LTC John Griscom

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Seems that Dewey's mouth got him in trouble.

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SSG Samuel Kermon

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Agreed.

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SSG Bill McCoy

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Literally ... by speaking French!

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for this early Vietnam War history share Lt Col Charlie Brown , I remember reading somewhere about this years ago ma'am.

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PFC David Foster

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What a long miserable war that turned into... in the jungle and rice patties. May all 58,220 rest in peace.

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Cpl Vic Burk

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PFC David Foster For sure Brother.

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SSG Samuel Kermon

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Absolutely.

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SSG Bill McCoy

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Amen!

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