Richard Crawford
Richard Crawford, 2008
- Branch of Service: United States Army
- Military Service: Commissioned, July 17, 1967 - June 27, 1969
- Army Reserve until - January 31, 2003
Topics:
0:00 - ROTC
1:54 - Joined military; married - military life
5:57 - Went to Vietnam in 1968; Signal Battalion; set up communications; pay officer
9:43 - Perimeter reaction force; long hours
11:33 - War trophy - captured 22 - 12 gauge shotguns made in Ithica New York; never US weapon; carry on luggage
19:10 - Stayed in uniform during the trip home; did not identify himself as a veteran for years; no welcome home
23:05 - Many Vietnam Veternas did not join military groups after the war; he feels these groups are helpful
25:54 - Served with great men; also served in Army Reserve
Recorded at a live event in Sioux Falls.
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