Battle of Dak To - Hill 875 - Bob Ferrin - 173rd Airborne Full Interview

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  @DontMeanNothin · 1 year ago · pinned

  If you are a combat veteran and want to immortalize your story, send us an email at dontmeannothin@<a href="http://proton.me/">proton.me</a>

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  @MattLarkham-nx5uu · 2 years ago (edited)

  &apos;If you&apos;re a truly tough guy, then you have nothing left to prove..which in turn makes you a nice guy&apos; amen to that. This man is a nice guy...and a real, genuine tough guy, with nothing to prove to anybody. So much respect for this soldier

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  @robertvanslooten6683 · 2 years ago

  My brother came back from there. Took a few years to adjust. Slept in a room next his. Experience nightly screaming of battles he was in. No one went into his room for fear being harmed. Never talked about it. Took his story to the grave. RIP Brother.

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  @carolecarr5210 · 2 years ago

  I was an Air Force in Japan taking care of our guys injured in Nam. My respect for them is astronomical. Combat folks usually only talk with others from combat, but a lot opened up to we Nurses also. I am 80 now &amp; watch &amp; read, like this. Thank you for sharing.

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  @wiseguysoutdoors2954 · 2 years ago

  My Uncle, Sgt Harold &quot;Butch&quot; Beshaw, 2nd Marines, DaNang, lost most of his left lung and his left leg Below the knee in 1969 or70. He died from pneumonia at age 50, because 1 lung wasn&apos;t enough to fight it off. Agent orange was definitely a factor. &nbsp;He, unbeknownst to us, had earned 2 bronze and 1 silver star, along with his purple hearts. He was my best man in my wedding. &nbsp;He questioned why. Because, &nbsp;Uncle Butch, my dad and you are the best men I know, &nbsp;and it would be weird to have my dad. He smiled and laughed, &nbsp;and was the best, best man. &nbsp;I miss him so much. My hero.

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  @donaldzlotnik505 · 2 years ago (edited)

  ALL the survivors from the Battle at Hill 875, suffer from severe PTSD. As soon as they start talking about the hill, their tone changes, eyes loose focus and the events returns. It was one HELL OF A FIGHT and pure luck to survive! One of the best interviews I&apos;ve heard about 875 outside of friends. I was there. (BN S-2 and Ariel Observer 2 helicopters shot up/ hard landings and one L-19 emergency landing..) Sgt Ferrin, relived the fight telling it. SAD. I hope you all learned something from it.

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  @ONThree · 2 years ago

  Thank you for giving these men an audience to speak to and thank you to the men that have served our country.

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  @edwinclark5041 · 2 years ago

  He&apos;s gently describes. His painful savagery. A tough Soldier. And an honor to see this.

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  @jj-nh8lz · 2 years ago

  This gentleman is amazing. &nbsp;You might see him in public, observe his easygoing demeanor and never imagine what he has been through. &nbsp;Interesting that the 173RD ABN was known as General Westmoreland’s fire brigade. &nbsp;They were sent wherever there was a heavy enemy presence and the expectation of a big fight.

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  @jefffletcher8209 · 2 years ago

  Thanks for your service, Sarge! Nam charged me forever. You are a survivor.

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  @garyburns9668 · 2 years ago

  Thank you for serving brother. I too found the Lord Oct.16,1971 at McChord AFB. It changed my life for ever. Thank you for your testimony. &nbsp; &nbsp;Gb

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  @RJ-nh9hw · 2 years ago

  &quot;in the valley of the shadow of death...&quot; &nbsp;Veteran, fellow brother Bob Ferrin underscores &quot;duty, honor, country&quot; in so many ways. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I wish him the best of health!

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