There is physical proof of Robertson’s birthplace, collected in dramatic fashion onscreen; a tearful meeting in Vietnam with a soldier who was trained by Robertson in 1960 and said he knew him on sight; and a heart-wrenching reunion with his only surviving sister — 80-year-old Jean Robertson-Holly — in Edmonton in December 2012 that left the audience at the Toronto screening wiping away tears.
She had no idea her brother could still be alive.
“Jean says … ‘There’s no question. I was certain it was him in the video, but when I held his head in my hands and looked in his eyes, there was no question that was my brother,’” says Jorgensen.
Thanks for posting this. This story makes me really sad.
Back in the 80’s I talked to some scraggly-looking vets at a gun show who were passing out literature about American soldiers who were believed to be alive in and around Vietnam. By then our government wanted nothing to do with the POW issue. I have never forgotten how desperate those broken men were to find and bring home their brothers.
a few of you may want to search online re this issue sen mccain vs. pow/mia issue...
Semper semper!
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If the story is true, he should still be on active duty and entitled to somewhere around a million dollars back pay. If he doesn’t pursue it, some of his heirs likely will after he dies. DNA evidence should prove conclusively one way or the other.
Wow, this guy is owed a fortune. If he was listed as MIA, he is still in the US Army at MSG rank.
In 1968, MSG pay was $4852.80 a year. Right now, with his time in grade, it is more than ten times that amount *a month*! We’re talking $58,772.52 a year!
And current 100% disability is $33,792.00 a year!
Depending on his home state, all this money may be tax free as well.
Amazing story. Thanks for posting it.