VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - MSG Charles M. Blackwell, Ia Drang, Vietnam, 1965, 1st Cavalry Division

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  @VoicesofHistory · 2 years ago · pinned

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  @jerrydonquixote5927 · 1 year ago

  My friend Coy Carter who is now deceased, was there with the 1st Cav He talked about coming through the Panama on the ship he said it was a long hot ship ride to Vietnam. He also told me about the Battle of Ia Drang Valley he said that if it wasn&apos;t for the artillery and the air support they would have been over ran over and over. These guys fought like hell and we&apos;re damn near out of ammunition most of the time they didn&apos;t have any food and they didn&apos;t really have water. I forget if it was three nights in 2 days but he told me that was their early experience in Vietnam. I&apos;m so glad to hear the stories of these men we need to know it! They sacrificed so much for us and I really am grateful to hear Mr Blackwells story. Coy was on a mortar platoon with the 1st Cav.

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  @matthewoffenbacher6548 · 1 year ago

  I love this man. Humble heroes rock my heart. God Bless America ❤️

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  @DavidHamros · 1 year ago

  Welcome Home. Thank you for Sharing 🙏🏼

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  @AlvinUselton · 2 years ago

  Wow Larry this is bringing Vietnam into 20/20 perspectives like I’ve never seen before. Simply Amazing. &nbsp;Thank you sir and welcome home.

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  @yamahadrummer2112 · 1 year ago

  Welcome home! Thank you for your service.😢

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  @Aldo.Buckminster · 2 years ago

  ❤️This new upload auto-played as I finished the audiobook &quot;Conan:Beyond the black river&quot; in Starbucks and the intro music brought me so much joy and made my eyes begin to well up. &nbsp;So excited for this new interview!!!

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  @TakemetotheTop1984 · 2 years ago

  I have watched so many of your videos. This is the first time I’ve seen one that was JUST posted. Such an awesome man Charles is and what a story he tells. My Uncle was among the first Marines to land in Vietnam. He was killed within the first two weeks in country. I was named after him. Feel honored. Always was told I had big shoes to fill. Bless all out veterans. And the US. Thanks Larry. You’re awesome

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  @backwithabang5842 · 2 years ago

  That was awesome. The length of the Video was perfect, he had enough time to tell his story with a lot of Details.<br>May he live on for a long time and stay healthy. <br><br>Thank you for your Service, Sir!

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  @williampage622 · 2 years ago

  MSG Blackwell you are a fascinating storyteller. Your military career is an inspiration to all Americans. I am a retired officer who had 3 years of enlisted service and 19 months in Viet Nam. Thanks for your story and service.

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  @garypiont6114 · 2 years ago

  A excellent recall of 1965 vietnam. This gentleman knows what was going on. His opinion on lack of use of surveillance is right on. The start of fta.

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  @zcam1969 · 4 months ago

  this is a great interview .that guy is correct .