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Unread 07-30-2003, 05:24 AM   #16
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Tom, Interesting thread. Yes I knew this man, and many like him. They were the staff on which we leaned many times in the deep dark jungles. While many of the squads were segregated to themselves Doc circulated freely among us all, despensing one thing or another and making us all feel as if someone really cared about us in a more personal way. Yes they were armed with the ole 1911 .45 and I am sure would not hesitate to use it if it became necessary. They were brave men often exposing themselves at great risk to tend to one of us in deep trouble. The medics in the field with us will not be forgotten by those of us who were there.

And Tom, You reminded me of all the stuff we had to carry...I can look back and see the cherries who came out to the field with their rucks filled with personal junk..That soon went into the sump and they were thinking of sawing off the handle of their toothbrush!

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