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Grayson Roulston

Vietnam | 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, B. Co

Grayson Roulston remembers February 26th, 1968, when Bravo Company was in one of the worst firefights they’d ever seen at a hot landing zone. After facing very heavy casualties, they managed to medevac most of the company to safety and regain order. (12:20)
While patrolling, Grayson Roulston hit a booby trap that knocked him unconscious and in very rough shape. Fortunately, he was able to be evacuated to Dong Tam where he was able to be treated, but even that hospital was not totally safe from danger. (4:27)
As an operations officer, Grayson Roulston and his company were providing support for the Vietnamese army and had to think tactically with their rounds as they defended the perimeter. One time, while flying through enemy territory, Roulston was hit and feared he might be taken down. Luckily, his aircraft stabilized. (4:25)
As Grayson Roulston and his company moved across Vietnam, they often had to face obstacles ensuring that their soldiers and equipment were safe. (3:18)
After leaving Vietnam, Grayson Roulston stayed in the military on multiple different tours of duty before retiring in Germany. He stayed on staff with the military working at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to be closer to home. (5:13)
Greg Camp

Vietnam | 1st Cavalry Division

Newly commissioned from West Point, Greg Camp prepared to leave for Vietnam. First matter of business, his car. Some of his memories from this time are funny, some poignant. (3:38)
Greg Camp discusses his very first experiences and emotions during his arrival in Vietnam. After a frightening ride in a helicopter, he met his platoon sergeant. Surely this guy would be a salty old veteran. (4:01)
His first assignment as a new platoon leader was to guard the base at Tan Son Nhut. This gave Greg Camp a chance to get to know his men. On his first foray into the field at night, he was positive he heard somebody crawling up to his position. All night long. (2:04)
Greg Camp discusses his platoon's first enemy contact during a search and destroy mission. It was hot and wet in their part of Vietnam, although there were no rice paddies there. He still had to deal with plenty of disgusting parasites, though. (4:12)
Greg Camp shares the struggles he faced during his first combat mission which led to him earning a Bronze Star. (2:34)