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Andy Nigut

. . When Andy Nigut first saw his face after the wounding, he was horrified.  A Vietnamese rocket propelled grenade had removed nearly 80% of his jaw and most of his teeth.  He breathed through his neck, and his tongue was stitched down.  He couldn’t scream, even if he wanted to. 

Joseph Morgan

. . M*A*S*H fans will feel like they are listening to another episode, this one starring Joseph Morgan, U S Army 1961-1970. He was just 17 when he enlisted. While living at Kimpo Air Base, Joe experienced Korea’s bitter cold and hellish heat as depicted in the popular TV series. Furnishing communications

George Metz

. . Although he was an only child and married with a child on the way, George Metz was drafted in March 1968.  By May, he was in basic training.  In October, he went to Vietnam with a quartermaster company.  He didn’t like his company and requested a transfer to become

Ron McKeon

. . Ron McKeon of Ambridge, Pennsylvania served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1980.  He was attached to the 3rd and 1st Marine Divisions, Twentynine Palms, California, and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina.  Ron also attended the Armed Forces School of Music in

TJ McGarvey

. . T. J. McGarvey entered the Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam from March 1967-April 1968.   He fought with the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam.  During his time in Vietnam, his battalion earned the nickname “The Walking Dead” for the casualties they suffered, which were

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