Artbrooks,

I only received one medal and ribbon (yes that one, the one everyone gets when they are honorably discharged) because I did not go to Nam. I had a port call date of March 15, 1973, but did not go because of the cease fire when Nixon started reducing troops and sending them home.
I would have been a scout dog handler or combat medic because of my primary and secondary MOSs.

My brother, a Green Beret officer, was killed in Laos. By policy, I would not have had to go to war (only surviving son), but I chose to go when I was given the option. I wanted revenge for my brother. I guess I got lucky when the cease fire stopped my going to Viet Nam.

My brother had enough medals for both of us.

Thanks for your service.

Cruiser