I retired from 3M-Co., with my last assignment being Portland, Or. After a year of retirement living in Portland, my wife and I relocated to Montana, my home state. I enjoy hunting and fishing, and Montana memories of how it used to be drew me back.My family is the most important thing to me, so I look forward to all my visits with my grandkids and kids.
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My 3 years and 9 months of active duty in the Marines and Navy introduced me to some of the best people I have had the pleasure of meeting. I have rubbed shoulders with some very high powered, educated, well informed people from all walks of life. To be sure, my relationships and friendships with people in the military are number # 1 in my book !
Vietnam War/Tet Counteroffensive Campaign (1968)/Operation Napoleon / Saline
From Month/Year
February / 1968
To Month/Year
April / 1968
Description Feb 29 – Dec 9; 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines and 2/1 Cavalry operation along Cua Viet River, Quảng Trị Province.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
February / 1968
To Month/Year
April / 1968
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
People You Remember Capt Carr, Gunny Phringer, Cpl Paul Bresino, Doc Ballard
Memories Mike and India Co.'s 3/4 were lifted off the tarmac at Khe Sahn Combat Base and staged for an effort to help 2/4 and 3/1, who were heavily involved in stopping the NVA from over running Dong Ha.Our CH-46 was hit by ground fire, as we came in for a landing and the CH-46 to our starboard side went up in a ball of flame !
