He volunteered both times. He was badly wounded twice. He EARNED and was AWARDED two purples, I have never heard him tell anyone that he was even in Vietnam, let alone anything about medals. I have seen the scars and they are not pretty.
You know what else, I'm really starting to form a general dislike for generals.
Are you a Ralph Peters fan? I happen to really like him because, number 1, he's very experienced and knowledgeable (sp?), and number 2, he loves the Soldier, that is the fighting men, and I do too. Anyway, he wrote a piece back several weeks ago on generals, and lets just say that I became more than a little nauseous (sp?).
Once again, cynicom, God bless and keep you and yours.
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