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Need help getting fathers Vietnam service info.

Posted on 08/11/2004 7:53:53 AM PDT by Media Cat

I am the only son of a U.S. Army tank sergeant. My father died when I was only 1 1/2 so I have no memory of him. I do know that he was in country from 1968-1970. He was wounded and these wounds eventually led to his death. Almost all of his family is deceased and I would really like to find out some info about his units, battles engaged in,where he was stationed, etc. I have his medals and the flag from his coffin in a shadow box that my mother gave me when I graduated from high school.

Any help, info, or links would be appreciated. Media Cat


TOPICS: Computers/Internet; History; Military/Veterans; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: help; incountry; service; tanks; vets; vietnam

1 posted on 08/11/2004 7:54:00 AM PDT by Media Cat
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

PING!!
Ms.B


2 posted on 08/11/2004 8:13:11 AM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds Re-elect George W Bush)
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To: Media Cat
If you haven't already done so, I'd suggest you start here.
Good luck.
3 posted on 08/11/2004 8:16:46 AM PDT by Mike Bates (Did I mention I'm peddling a book?)
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To: Media Cat; MS.BEHAVIN

Request Copies of Military Personnel Records

http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/index.html


4 posted on 08/11/2004 8:18:04 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops : Present, Past and Future)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

thanks guys, I appreciate the info.
Media Cat


5 posted on 08/11/2004 8:52:41 AM PDT by Media Cat
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To: Mike Bates

placemarker


6 posted on 08/11/2004 8:54:44 AM PDT by js1138 (In a minute there is time, for decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse. J Forbes Kerry)
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