U.S Army: 1968-1972.
Commissioned 2 LT, Armor, 1968 (ROTC)
Assigned 3/23 Inf. as Rifle Plt.Ldr., 1968. Promoted 1LT, Co. XO and Wpns Plt.Ldr., 3/23, 1969
RMS OPNS Officer, OCS Selection Officer (USAREC) 1969-1971. Promoted CPT, 1970
S-3, Tank Training Team, MACV, RVN 1971.
Separated from service, 1972. Honorably discharged from inactive reserve, 1974.
Me.
Colan W. (Skip) McRae Jr.
US Army Aviation - 1963 - 1967
Served At:
1) Fort Hood, TX
2) South Vietnam (1965-66)
3) Fort Eustis, VA
I still cry for those who did not come home. They must never be forgoten.
I had wondered if your handle meant what it does. Had a good buddy in 4/23 some years later than your service - thanks for paving the way for us, so to speak.
Me:
US Army 4 Apr 82 - 21 Jan 91, 11B3, E-6(P), medical discharge due to Achille's Heel detachment. (Yes, ouch.) Served all over - mostly Europe - '82-'85 Berlin Brigade 2/6 Inf. 502d Inf Regt.