206: Night Helicopter Raids in Vietnam with Bob Walker

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War Stories with Preston and Sayre

Preston Stewart

232 episodes

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"War Stories" is conversational military history hosted by Preston Stewart and Sayre Payne. Storytelling military and historical events from WWI to WWII, Korea to Vietnam, and Iraq to Afghanistan, we bring on varied guests to help continue to document our warriors, both past and present. Support War Stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warstoriespodcast

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206: Night Helicopter Raids in Vietnam with Bob Walker

War Stories with Preston and Sayre

1 hour 1 minute 48 seconds

3 years ago

206: Night Helicopter Raids in Vietnam with Bob Walker

In this episode we are joined by Bob Walker. Bob was an infantry officer during the Vietnam War with an incredible story and experience.

Bob served as a platoon leader with the 9th Infantry Division, conducting air assaults and raids similar to how Ranger Regiment is used today.

His military awards include: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal (3rd Award), Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Bronze Star Medal (4th Award), Air Medal with "V'' Device, Air Medal (6th Award), Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, Army Overseas Ribbon (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Ranger tab.

Bob was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame in 2020.

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