I know that my dad was in the 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) in Vietnam. He was infantry, but I forgot to ask him which brigade (?). Know any specific websites that I can look to for that info?? He is still alive, if that matters, but I don't want to call him just to ask him that! He rarely talks about 'nam anyway.
And for anyone who happens to answer me that has served our country...I Thank You ahead of time for your service!
2006-09-10 11:03:45 · 5 answers · asked by animal_mother 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The "fightin' 101. Brave men, everyone. Although I did not serve with them, I did live in Hopkinsville Kentucky and witnessed how poorly the servicemen were treated by the local businessmen. Their opinion of the Ft Campbell inhabitants was deplorable.
Then the 101 was shipped out. The local businessmen were devistated. Businesses closed and the economy took a big hit.
When the bulk of the 101 came back it was a different story temporarily. I was transfered out of Hoptown ( and still thank God for it) so I don't know if the treatment ever improved.
Go to any 101st Airbore website.
Your dad won't talk about it because he was probably one of the "real" heroes. They seldom talk about it... but those who didn't see too much action will talk your ears off , explaining their "acts of heroism" to you.
2006-09-10 11:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole Division didn't deploy. Do you know which years your father served?
Chances are your father was in 1st Brigade "Bastogne" ... the Fort Campbell homepage will give you a good start on unit history and such.
I really do suggest calling him. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to just hear your voice anyhow. If you need something more detailed on unit history and such, let me know via email and I'll compile you a number of URLs.
Good luck.
2006-09-11 07:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Nat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should call him and ask him if he is willing to talk about Vietnam. You should explain that you have questions to ask, and you want to ask them while you can. If he can't do it, then you will know, but you need to ask him questions before you don't have an opportunity. My Dad died Twenty years ago, and I sorry I did not make the time to ask questions before he was gone. Good Luck.
2006-09-10 18:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U.S Marine Vietnam vet 1968 try google and it will direct you to Fort Campbell- too much in there to explore any more myself!
2006-09-10 18:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by matt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to www.military.com go to the forum link and ask on there. You will get lots of info that way.
2006-09-10 19:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋