Gary was a Huey Door Gunner in my Battalion in Vietnam.
On this day in 1968, his aircraft was hit by small arms fire and an RPG. He lost his left arm and was hit by small arms fire and helped other crew members from the aircraft. As the Enemy Infantry advanced on the downed aircraft he returned to his machine-gun in the aircraft and took them under fire.
During the engagement he was bayoneted by one of the Attacking Soldiers.
The video is an interview that was done for the local TV Station.
It is long.....but well worth the viewing.
I consider it an Honor to have been allowed to serve with Soldiers such as this fellow.
I Remember | Program | #2005 - YouTube
