[chesty_puller]

My unit was 10 Marines and a Corpsman. When our Doc got hit I became the temp. Corpsman until we got another. This happened twice in two months.

I did my first IV and delivered a baby when I was 18. I preformed my only (Thank God) tracheotomy when was 19. Morphine and bandages were a weekly thing.

When we got a new Doc I was so happy to be just a Marine Radioman again.

Corpsmen do a heluva job and I never wanted to be one.

[ConorMacNessa]

Outstanding, Chesty! Thanks very much for your service, Brother and Semper Fi!

The legend on your profile page was on my helmet in 'Nam.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, chesty_puller, for sharing your "corpsman" experiences. We thank you for your service to our country.