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William joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1966 and served for 4 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant. 13 months of his service was in Vietnam.
In this episode William talks about life growing up with a father who was a veteran from World War II, what it was like joining the USMC, and his experience going through boot camp. He also talks about his time being deployed to the Vietnam War, where he received 3 Purple Hearts, from injuries during combat.
William also shares his experiences returning home for the Vietnam War, what it was like deploying to Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba, and his transition back to civilian life with PTSD. He also shares information about the book he wrote, On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up (00:03:15)
3. Joining the U.S. Marine Corps (00:06:04)
4. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (00:08:15)
5. Deploying to the Vietnam War (00:18:28)
6. Vietnam War 1967-1968 (00:25:34)
7. 3x Purple Hearts (00:46:50)
8. Vietnam War 1967-1968 cont. (00:51:40)
9. Returning Home from Vietnam (00:56:04)
10. Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba (01:07:17)
11. Leaving the U.S. Marine Corps (01:15:16)
12. Transition Back to Civilian Life (01:17:32)
13. Mental Health - PTSD (01:24:20)
14. Book - On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam (01:29:57)
15. Final Thoughts & Advice (01:43:09)
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William joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1966 and served for 4 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant. 13 months of his service was in Vietnam.
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William also shares his experiences returning home for the Vietnam War, what it was like deploying to Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba, and his transition back to civilian life with PTSD. He also shares information about the book he wrote, On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam.
Watch Episode on YouTube:
Part 1: youtu.be/QwFi6pJyUIQ
Part 2: youtu.be/AeXL88jjJyQ
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Message at the beginning of the recording is from your host Gav, giving you information on how you can support the show through Patreon.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up (00:03:15)
3. Joining the U.S. Marine Corps (00:06:04)
4. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (00:08:15)
5. Deploying to the Vietnam War (00:18:28)
6. Vietnam War 1967-1968 (00:25:34)
7. 3x Purple Hearts (00:46:50)
8. Vietnam War 1967-1968 cont. (00:51:40)
9. Returning Home from Vietnam (00:56:04)
10. Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba (01:07:17)
11. Leaving the U.S. Marine Corps (01:15:16)
12. Transition Back to Civilian Life (01:17:32)
13. Mental Health - PTSD (01:24:20)
14. Book - On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam (01:29:57)
15. Final Thoughts & Advice (01:43:09)
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