Thank you very much Ma. I was slightly wounded by shrapnel in Vietnam in early 1971 while a member of a five man Long Range Reconnaisance Patrol. We were tactically engaged and were being supported by an AH1G (Cobra) helicopter. A targeting mistake was made by the pilot and several rockets from the Cobra exploded directly over our position wounding four and killing the fifth team member.
You are Quite Welcome.
Wow, that sucks. Sorry for the loss of Y’All’s Team Member. I guess it could have been way worse for You and the Others. I’m glad You made it Home.
IIRC the rockets were unguided then so I guess it could have been way worse.
‘71- I was just 10 at the time so the only info I had was the TV snewz and none of it really made sense to Me at the time.
Thank You for Your Service and sharing Your story with Us.
Take Care and Stay Safe.
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rockets from the Cobra exploded directly over our position wounding four and killing the fifth team member.
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I am sorry you and your team went through that. Have you found peace with that event? Please ignore my question if it is too personal. I just WANT you to have peace and all that life brings after the worse events are over, and the most difficult parts of healing are over.
damn... did they hit the overhead canopy or were they nails?