basquebromance
Diamond Member
- Nov 26, 2015
- 109,396
- 27,039
- 2,220
- Thread starter
- Banned
- #61
Brigadier General Salve Matheson’s idea was to create an 800-strong battalion of airborne volunteers in the same legendary “Currahee” spirit that had defined the volunteers of 1942. The man he chose to lead them was John Geraci, who would mold this young brotherhood into a highly cohesive and motivated force.
In December 1967, the battalion was sent into the Central Highlands of Lam Dong Province. Geraci and his men began their Search and Destroy patrols, which coincided with the North Vietnamese build-up to the Tet Offensive and was a brutal introduction to the reality of a dirty, bloody war
I agree these guys, black and white, are more than deserving of also being recognized by Biden. you guys made your point. it's not like Biden can honor EVERYONE who served in Vietnam, but I certainly would try to do it myself!
In December 1967, the battalion was sent into the Central Highlands of Lam Dong Province. Geraci and his men began their Search and Destroy patrols, which coincided with the North Vietnamese build-up to the Tet Offensive and was a brutal introduction to the reality of a dirty, bloody war
I agree these guys, black and white, are more than deserving of also being recognized by Biden. you guys made your point. it's not like Biden can honor EVERYONE who served in Vietnam, but I certainly would try to do it myself!