No, there were as many courageous men who fought in Korea, Vietnam (my dad fought for two tours), and even today (my son’s best friend is now a Marine). They’re still there....it’s the leadership that’s become wussified.
Your Dad sounds similar to mine. My Father was in Pearl Harbor on Dec 7., fought in Korea and did 2 tours in Vietnam. His marker at Arl. Natl is one of the busiest there.
The problem is that there are fewer than there used to be: look at the numbers of volunteers versus the much bigger numbers of the self-interested and cowardly remainder.
I have a lot of trouble forgiving what our country did to the survivors of Korea and Vietnam.
Look how few of our eligible young people volunteer now and look at the open contempt our leaders have for them.