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I served from 65 to 68, ending up as a Sgt. I was in Viet Nam from 66-67 as a photographer in the Ist Marine Aircraft Wing and served in Danang, Chu Lai, and Dong Ha. You can find some of my pictures on the Interrnet which were released from the National Archives a few years ago. I was from Toronto, enlisted in Buffalo, did boot camp in Parris Island, ACT in Camp Geiger, worked in Camp Lejeune photolab until I volunteered for Viet Nam. I took the special program where we could travel at government expense anywhere in the free world so that we would do another 6 months in-country after leave so the Corps would benefit from our experience. My time was the original 13 months plus the 6 months after the leave. You can find the photos by punching in "Russ Cowen, Viet Nam' .Also" The Sea Tiger" the I Corps newspaper where all my photos were printed. Back in CONNUS I worked at the Quantico photolab until my hitch was up, got my Honourable then returned to Canada.
Admin reply: Hello Russ Always good to hear about the experiences from another Canadian Vietnam Veteran. I had a look at your photos and they were fantastic. Thanks for your post.
I served from 65 to 68, ending up as a Sgt. I was in Viet Nam from 66-67 as a photographer in the Ist Marine Aircraft Wing and served in Danang, Chu Lai, and Dong Ha. You can find some of my pictures on the Interrnet which were released from the National Archives a few years ago. I was from Toronto, enlisted in Buffalo, did boot camp in Parris Island, ACT in Camp Geiger, worked in Camp Lejeune photolab until I volunteered for Viet Nam. I took the special program where we could travel at government expense anywhere in the free world so that we would do another 6 months in-country after leave so the Corps would benefit from our experience. My time was the original 13 months plus the 6 months after the leave. You can find the photos by punching in "Russ Cowen, Viet Nam' .Also" The Sea Tiger" the I Corps newspaper where all my photos were printed. Back in CONNUS I worked at the Quantico photolab until my hitch was up, got my Honourable then returned to Canada.
Admin reply: Hello Russ Always good to hear about the experiences from another Canadian Vietnam Veteran. I had a look at your photos and they were fantastic. Thanks for your post.
Added: July 5, 2019
Name: Paul W. Ferguson
From: Montreal Quebec
E-mail: Contact
I was one of those who attended the reunion in 86, in Washington. like your group, we were somewhat unorganized and just beginning to interact with our fellow Canadian Vietnam Vets. lots has changed since then and I am happy to see your group still working hard and continuing to serve all Vets. I served in the US ARMY as a Medic. I was with 14th Medical Det. in Quinhon from Jan.69 until August 69 then transferred over to the 498th Air Ambulance(Dustoff) from July 69 until Sept. 1970. I was honorably discharged. I reenlisted in March 71 and was sent back to Vietnam on March 31, 1971. I was assigned as a combat medic to F-troop 17th ARMORED CAV. in April and was severely wounded in August 1971. In May, 72 I was medically retired due to injuries and returned to Montreal.
Admin reply: Hello Paul I remember your name from the reunion but I havn't been able to put a face to the name yet as it has been a while. Good to know you are still with us as many of our brothers have passed away. Our ranks are rapidly thinning out Thanks for posting and take care brother. Rob Purvis