Dan F. Horner, 2008
- Branch of Service: Air Force
- Highest Rank: Sergeant - 366th Transportation
- Military Service: Enlisted, September 1964 - May 1968
- Conflict: Vietnam
Topics:
0:00 - Enlisted in Air Force; orders to Vietnam; felt like he was going to die; mechanic
5:52 - Loud noises were difficult after the war; didn't think he would make it home
8:07 - Farm near Wagner; letters home
12:30 - Interest was his greatest emotion during the war, helped him handle situations
15:20 - Tet Offensive; two soldiers from his group were killed
22:13 - Contact with fellow soldiers and their families after the war; not popular to be patriotic after the war
28:40 - Treatment from others after the war; war changed him
33:10 - Feelings toward others that protested the war; willing to talk to others about his experience
This interview was recorded at a live event in Sioux Falls.
SDPB Local Heroes War Stories - Vietnam Veteran Dan F. Horner, 2008
Images and Story Provided by Dan F. Horner
Dan F. Horner, 2008
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Dan Horner, 2008 (Interviewed by Johanna Sailor, SDPB Radio)
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Medals during service: Air Force Commendation Medal,Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon,Expert Marksman Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon,Vietnam Service Ribbon
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Dan Horner, 1968, Da Nag, Vietnam
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Dan Horner, Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall, Pierre,South Dakota (Vietnam War Memorial Dedication)
