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Ron Rutowski

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While stationed at base camp, Ron Rutowski and his unit constantly had VC trying to infiltrate their camp. During one of these, he took flak from a Claymore and had to go to the hospital to get his wounds treated. (5:42)

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Ron Rutowski tells of the medals of honor that he and his unit received for their time in Vietnam and what it was like to transition back to American life. (4:48)

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Ron Rutowski remembers some humorous events that happened in Vietnam as he was trying to pass the time. (4:48)

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For Ron Rutowski, remembering his fallen friends is one of the hardest parts about remembering his time in war. The guilt of losing fellow soldiers never leaves you. (7:10)

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Ron Rutowski gives his opinion on who the Vietnam veterans are and the importance of respecting the men who served there. (2:28)

Ron Sherman

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Photographer Ron Sherman signed up for the Officer Candidate School with the Signal Corps in order to be able to work in his area of expertise instead of being drafted. Though he dreamed of being a Life Magazine photographer, he prepared at Fort Bragg to head into Vietnam as a part of the military intelligence aerial reconnaissance team. (6:01)

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Ron Sherman's main job in Vietnam was to develop the rolls of film shot by reconnaissance planes and make prints for the photo interpreters to examine. He used a camera himself, sometimes flying in helicopters or small planes. A question from his commander about pilots carrying hand held cameras led to a shopping trip to Tokyo. (5:45)

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Ron Sherman went to Vietnam on a ship and he spent the time reading about the country and the people, trying to get a feel for where he was going. His post in Saigon was a photo lab operation, so he was able to enjoy the city a little, at least before the Tet Offensive. He recalls watching fireworks turn into hostile fire, but it was the 1st Cavalry's response that nearly got him. (3:06)

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After some kind words for Good Morning, Vietnam, photo officer Ron Sherman recalls a special mission he was given which involved a trip to Thailand. Pilots had spotted something strange in the A Shau Valley. What was it? (4:43)

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Ron Sherman laughs when he recalls a wild night with an Australian Special Forces unit during his Vietnam tour. No way to keep up with those guys. His best day there, though he didn't know it at the time, was when he received a fateful box of cookies. (3:58)