Welcome home sir, I was over there as well, served with the 1st of the 2nd base camp Phuoc Vinh Aug. 66 till Aug. 67. 1/2 Bravo Co. 1st Inf. Div. 11 Bravo all the way. Did not earn any medals other than the CIB and Vietnam service medals, just lucky to get back home safe.
The lady chasing him with a purse was a " karen ". She backs into him and then gets so mad she calls the draft board so he can get sent over seas and possibly killed because she backed into his car! Thank you for your service Sir! 🇺🇸
Hey "Ole Tex" ! I knew you went to Viet Nam but I didn't know this much. I played football with your brothers Butch (RIP) and Ricky back at DHS. Thank You for your Service.
I enjoyed your story very much. I was born 7 weeks after my Dad was killed in Normandy. I was 80 yesterday and thank all those men and women who served and made the supreme sacrifice that I could live in freedom the rest of my life. I am a proud veteran
Thanks for your service and story Ron. I was born in '65 and lost my uncle in Vietnam the same year. He was only over there for three weeks. I have a picture of him holding me in his arms. To this day, I think of him often.
He obviously was there and was wounded. Why disparage his service and experiences with questioning his medals. Who gives a shit if he didn’t actually receive them, he EARNED them, and likely more.
Well told Ron, I am glad you shared your story as a lot of us just have no idea what it was like fighting on the ground war. I was in the Royal Australian Navy'69-'89and served ias part of logistic support for our troop nship and merchant ships . We never knew how well off we were in our role as sailors in that war. Thank you and your men for the bravery and courage you had to endure to get through your time in Vietnam. I retired in '89 as a CPOQMG (similar to US Navy's Chief Gunners Mate)
Welcome home. Thank you. Thank you. The 18th Infantry Regiment still has one battalion on active duty. I was privileged to be a member of the 3rd BN 18th INF (USAR) until it was deactivated 30 years ago. The legacy of that unit stretching back to the Civil War always made me feel unworthy. Thank you, again.
greetings from Canada,I followed the war as a jr high student when the TET offensive was on .Listened for the body count every night. Thank you for your service to preserve freedom and democracy!
Thank you for sharing that Ron I’m glad you made it back I was with the first infantry division E company 701st maintenance battalion as a truck driver in Germany 73 to 75
This is an excellent site! I have seen stories with stock footage, repeated over and over, but here, I get to hear the story from the one who was there. Thank you. Upvoted and subscribed.
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The Michelin plantation as a bad place. I was up north but a pal of mine was with the 1st Infantry Division at the same time in the 1/4th Cav (Quarterhorse). He said if you wanted to upset the guys all you had to do was joke, "we're going back into Michelin." And these guys were in armored cav vehicles.
What a great story. Thank you Campsey for doing your best for our Nation and me. I was almost 1 year old in July of 67. I remember the KIA announcements by Walter Cronkite on the news each evening and it was a quiet somber time around the supper table at our house. God Bless You.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I missed it (USN '75 - '79) .My cousin passed in Aug. '19 , 3 heart attacks , mesothelioma , and effects of agent orange , decorated ,purple heart . Soldier , assigned to a tank , when he he started to lose his hearing he went to infantry . Thanks , Ron.
You and they are not forgotten! Many love and respect you for all you gave while others gave all. And we understand they did give all! God bless you and them. America could have eased your suffering and didn't. Many were selfish and others were ignorant. While others were just plain hateful. Those of us who had fathers or brothers in the war understand a little more. But also too little. But we do love you and are sorry for what you went through for so little thanks. God bless you Sir! And all of you brothers. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
First off , I hope you are still kicking Ron . I am glad you made it home . I was a medic with a small Evac Hospital in Tay Ninh , then with the 25th I.D. I am sure we did some of the same AO's. Stay strong brother , there are less of us by the day .. doc 70-71 lll Corp
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your service. Welcome home ,and I sincerely apologize for my country's treatment of you and all of the servicemen who sacrificed so much in Vietnam. It's a crime how badly you guys were treated by the American public upon returning home.
Great story from a great guy. He's got a nice little restaurant in Hampton Bays, and he's marched in various patriotic parades in town with the honorable members of the VFW and American Legion
Here’s a link to a video by the museum director of the 1st Infantry Division Museum showing Ron’s bullet pierced helmet, in which he mentions Ron’s Bronze Star he was awarded for that action. m.th-cam.com/video/r_rJt0PAZt4/w-d-xo.html Proving you to be a Valor Vulture, which is a turd who falsely accuses a veteran of stolen valor… You probably never served in the military yourself, didi you?
My unit patroled the RUBBER PLANTATION every day. Always a fun place to go, looked like the moon sursafe with all the artillery and bomb creaters. 1969.
David Hackworth was one of the first Vietnam war heroes I read about & was certainly colorful, had a lot of controversies surrounding him. There is no doubt that he was fearless.
1st Infantry Division Reunion is 31 July to Aug 4 in Albuquerque this year (2024). Next year is Chicago! Hope to see any Big Red One veterans there. Duty First!
Small world: a friend of mine was a Captain in the South Vietnamese Marine Corp. He was born and raised in Dau Tieng. He said the Big Red One often ambushed the Viet Cong in the rubber plant plantation
All You guys that went and watched brothers spent for ..LBJ and ... God bless each and everyone of you. I spent the late 60s with a student deferment watching Walter Cronkite give McNamara's glossy report knowing absolutely nothing of this hamburger mill my brothers and cousins were being put thru. Thank God for this medium, and your ability to reveal, at long last, these horrific truths.
You are welcome , for people like you , not the jerks actually throwing piss bottles and bags of shit and being called baby killers , and a woman bartender "large" who told me I didn't do shit for her . Some things you can't forget in Nam and back "home" Vietnam Vet Tom 😢
My father was in vetaim I don't know where or what company he was in but his name was David Wesley Richards he was in67 68 how do I find out and he was in Flint Mich
Regarding the thumbnail photo; my first 1SG, of the Viet Nam era, would have had a fit if we had worn our helmet like that...he would have said that a sniper would shoot you in the head...not to argue the soundness of that statement. (This was in '92, in Hawaii)
When you reporters interview these guys you should ask to see there DD 214. I was awarded a Purple Heart which I displayed in a nice shadow box with my certificate. Anybody can buy medals online and to many have. All I am saying is display the certificate that comes with the award.
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Well Ron thank you for your testimony. I was Air force 65-69.Born May 4th 1945.Hope your still alive.
Thank you for your service, sir
What an eloquent and honorable person. I salute you Sir.
Awesome shared experiences! So thankful to God Almighty for our Vietnam Veterans. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Thank you
Welcome home sir, I was over there as well, served with the 1st of the 2nd base camp Phuoc Vinh Aug. 66 till Aug. 67. 1/2 Bravo Co. 1st Inf. Div. 11 Bravo all the way. Did not earn any medals other than the CIB and Vietnam service medals, just lucky to get back home safe.
The CIB is a hell of an award!
Thank YOU sir. 🇺🇸🫡
Thank you for your service sir!
B Co/1/18th Inf/1st ID…❤11C40/11B40
Welcome Home!
What an outstanding man and leader! Make no mistake, its humble, unselfish men like this that are the heart and soul of the Armed Services.
Thank you thank you so much for your service, never forget 🇺🇸
The lady chasing him with a purse was a " karen ". She backs into him and then gets so mad she calls the draft board so he can get sent over seas and possibly killed because she backed into his car!
Thank you for your service Sir!
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That lady is your average person
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Naw, definitely not the average person. She was probably one of a kind type of evil.
Hey "Ole Tex" ! I knew you went to Viet Nam but I didn't know this much. I played football with your brothers Butch (RIP) and Ricky back at DHS. Thank You for your Service.
I enjoyed your story very much. I was born 7 weeks after my Dad was killed in Normandy. I was 80 yesterday and thank all those men and women who served and made the supreme sacrifice that I could live in freedom the rest of my life. I am a proud veteran
Bless your family.
Your dad!
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Enjoyed your story. Some day I hope to read your story. You sure know how to keep a listener captivated. I appreciate your service and sacrifice .
Thanks for your service and story Ron. I was born in '65 and lost my uncle in Vietnam the same year. He was only over there for three weeks.
I have a picture of him holding me in his arms. To this day, I think of him often.
That's so wonderful he got to hold you. And you have that pic.
Bless your family.
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My Uncle Gilbert Martinez served with the 1st Division during that time. Thanks for posting this. God bless and welcome home!
They are not forgotten!
I know Ron he has A restaurant in east Quogue N.Y. on Long island I have had many A good meal at his Restaurant thank you Ron !
😢 thanks Ron. I found that very heartfelt. My Friend's Brother Michael was kiA aT Pleiku in July 1967.
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What you did for those families of your fallen comrades was exemplary Ron. Be well my friend ,USMC vet. 77-81 retired
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Thank-you for your remembrance and service.
He obviously was there and was wounded.
Why disparage his service and experiences with questioning his medals. Who gives a shit if he didn’t actually receive them, he EARNED them, and likely more.
Well told Ron, I am glad you shared your story as a lot of us just have no idea what it was like fighting on the ground war. I was in the Royal Australian Navy'69-'89and served ias part of logistic support for our troop nship and merchant ships . We never knew how well off we were in our role as sailors in that war. Thank you and your men for the bravery and courage you had to endure to get through your time in Vietnam. I retired in '89 as a CPOQMG (similar to US Navy's Chief Gunners Mate)
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Thanks for serving and your sacrifices! God bless you!
Nice, Ron. Thanks. October 68-Sept 69.
what a great story, told by a genuine hero. thank you for the work put into this and then sharing.
Thanks for your service !
Welcome home. Thank you. Thank you. The 18th Infantry Regiment still has one battalion on active duty. I was privileged to be a member of the 3rd BN 18th INF (USAR) until it was deactivated 30 years ago. The legacy of that unit stretching back to the Civil War always made me feel unworthy. Thank you, again.
What a great guy! What an honor it would be to buy you a beer.
I salute you, Sergeant Campsey. Such a moving story you shared with us. Thank you for sharing, and for your courageous service.
Very interesting,well spoken veteran. I could listen to this vets story for hours. God bless him
greetings from Canada,I followed the war as a jr high student when the TET offensive was on .Listened for the body count every night. Thank you for your service to preserve freedom and democracy!
Great interview. Your mind is still sharp and your pictures were wonderful. Thank you for your service to our country.
Thank you for sharing that Ron I’m glad you made it back I was with the first infantry division E company 701st maintenance battalion as a truck driver in Germany 73 to 75
My g-o-d. The face of American courage, duty and honor here. Thank you for sharing Ron, a grateful nation salutes you. Lest we forget........
Thank you sir and all who served in Vietnam
THANK YOU RON❤For your service!
Listening in from Penang. Malaysia.
Thank you for sharing your experience sir.
Welcome home Soldier. And thank you for helping us understand.
A Great story told be a Hero. Thank you for your Service. God Bless You.
Thank you Sir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🕶️🇺🇸
Vietnam was a whole different war unlike any other. These Nam combat soldiers and their stories are awesome.
Good for you Ronnie! Bless you my Friend!
Incredible testimony!
What a wonderful story 😍
Incredible! 19:18 Absolutely Incredible!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the story
This is an excellent site! I have seen stories with stock footage, repeated over and over, but here, I get to hear the story from the one who was there. Thank you. Upvoted and subscribed.
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Thank you Sir.
I had a friend that fired artillery support for you guys in. The rubber plantation.
Thank you sir very much for your service, sharing with us! God bless you ❤ we really appreciate 🙏
The Michelin plantation as a bad place. I was up north but a pal of mine was with the 1st Infantry Division at the same time in the 1/4th Cav (Quarterhorse). He said if you wanted to upset the guys all you had to do was joke, "we're going back into Michelin." And these guys were in armored cav vehicles.
Who 11th armored cav black horse
Nam Vet Tom
Thanks for your Time, Sacrafice & Service Sir!
I was assigned to
Co. C - 1/18 Infantry
("Big Red 1") from
1980 - 1983 Ft. Riley, KS.
Thank you for your service. God bless you and every other soldier who went through hell to preserve our freedom
Wow. What a great man ,welcome home.
Amen brother. Glad you made it home!
What a great story. Thank you Campsey for doing your best for our Nation and me. I was almost 1 year old in July of 67. I remember the KIA announcements by Walter Cronkite on the news each evening and it was a quiet somber time around the supper table at our house. God Bless You.
Walter concrite was a big reason for losing that war.
@@JefferyAshmore Cronkite was a journalist.
He didn't make decisions about the war.
Thank you for your service sir !
Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I missed it (USN '75 - '79) .My cousin passed in Aug. '19 , 3 heart attacks , mesothelioma , and effects of agent orange , decorated ,purple heart . Soldier , assigned to a tank , when he he started to lose his hearing he went to infantry . Thanks , Ron.
Can you post his name, and rank?
Blessings.
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Great story telling
You and they are not forgotten! Many love and respect you for all you gave while others gave all. And we understand they did give all! God bless you and them. America could have eased your suffering and didn't. Many were selfish and others were ignorant. While others were just plain hateful. Those of us who had fathers or brothers in the war understand a little more. But also too little. But we do love you and are sorry for what you went through for so little thanks. God bless you Sir! And all of you brothers. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Total respect 🙏🤝🫶 fascinating story 👏
You are the soul of this country. Never let anyone tell you differently. S.D. Stoddard former 1st plt. Co. C 2/75th Ranger Airborne.
First off , I hope you are still kicking Ron . I am glad you made it home . I was a medic with a small Evac Hospital in Tay Ninh , then with the 25th I.D. I am sure we did some of the same AO's. Stay strong brother , there are less of us by the day .. doc 70-71 lll Corp
God Bless our warriors!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your service. Welcome home ,and I sincerely apologize for my country's treatment of you and all of the servicemen who sacrificed so much in Vietnam. It's a crime how badly you guys were treated by the American public upon returning home.
That touched me. I would have loved to serve under him if I were in those conditions. Beautiful man
Powerful,, my neighbour was in the Mike Force ,,, bad bad bad ass SOB
Great story from a great guy. He's got a nice little restaurant in Hampton Bays, and he's marched in various patriotic parades in town with the honorable members of the VFW and American Legion
So was he army or marine? He said gunny. Also I didn’t just realize Army had flack Jackets. Thank you by the way
He was Army, 1st ID, “Big Red One.” I’ll have to listen to his story again for “gunny.”
Oh boy. He's an accomplished liar.
Ron is a great liar....
Here’s a link to a video by the museum director of the 1st Infantry Division Museum showing Ron’s bullet pierced helmet, in which he mentions Ron’s Bronze Star he was awarded for that action.
m.th-cam.com/video/r_rJt0PAZt4/w-d-xo.html
Proving you to be a Valor Vulture, which is a turd who falsely accuses a veteran of stolen valor… You probably never served in the military yourself, didi you?
My unit patroled the RUBBER PLANTATION every day. Always a fun place to go, looked like the moon sursafe with all the artillery and bomb creaters. 1969.
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David Hackworth was one of the first Vietnam war heroes I read about & was certainly colorful, had a lot of controversies surrounding him. There is no doubt that he was fearless.
I don’t blame him for carrying the M 14. They are heavier, but they won’t jam up like Matty Mattel rifles they sent over there! 🇺🇸🫡
God less you for what you experienced and to relate it those like me who could never imagine such horror and pain
1st Infantry Division Reunion is 31 July to Aug 4 in Albuquerque this year (2024). Next year is Chicago! Hope to see any Big Red One veterans there. Duty First!
Small world: a friend of mine was a Captain in the South Vietnamese Marine Corp. He was born and raised in Dau Tieng. He said the Big Red One often ambushed the Viet Cong in the rubber plant plantation
I am very proud to be American because cause you thank you for your service
Excellent video many thx
Thanks for sharing this eith the world
WELCOME HOME!!!
usmc A OLD WAR BROTHER THank you my song tours of fathers today
our blood to our family
Excellent 🫡🇺🇸
All You guys that went and watched brothers spent for ..LBJ and ... God bless each and everyone of you. I spent the late 60s with a student deferment watching Walter Cronkite give McNamara's glossy report knowing absolutely nothing of this hamburger mill my brothers and cousins were being put thru. Thank God for this medium, and your ability to reveal, at long last, these horrific truths.
My mother's first husband was killed in the Battle of Bulge. He was only about 20 and my mother was 18. East Texas.
I'm really proud of you and all of the guys who were over there. Thank You for what you did and all you had to endure.
MARANATHA ✝️🌄☝️
THANKYOU TO ALL COMBAT VETS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!! FOR MY FREEDOM! LOVE YOU GUYS!! 🫡🇺🇲✊️✈️
You are welcome , for people like you , not the jerks actually throwing piss bottles and bags of shit and being called baby killers , and a woman bartender "large" who told me I didn't do shit for her . Some things you can't forget in Nam and back "home"
Vietnam Vet Tom 😢
Buddy Moody Poplaville Mississippi viet nam 69 70 thank you for your service
Welcome Home Brother!
So touched by this. Semper Fidelis.
He was ArmY …. Not Marines
@@kennyhooberry9757What's that got to do with anything? It's simply a marine greeting a soldier.
I served with A Co. 1/26th Infantry Regiment, 1st ID October 1, 1966 to October 1, 1967
My father was in vetaim I don't know where or what company he was in but his name was David Wesley Richards he was in67 68 how do I find out and he was in Flint Mich
Look for what company my father was in
I’d like to know what happened to his friend Timmy, I wonder if you made it home.
My brother never talked to me about nam except for heating food with c4
I worked with Roger Faust 1st ID Veteran RVN.
Regarding the thumbnail photo; my first 1SG, of the Viet Nam era, would have had a fit if we had worn our helmet like that...he would have said that a sniper would shoot you in the head...not to argue the soundness of that statement.
(This was in '92, in Hawaii)
Thank You Sir For Defending Our Country! You Are A Hero! You Are America’s Best! Thank You Sir! Jesus Loves You! John 3:16
Named after "Ronny Reagan?" Would that be actor/ex-President "Ronald Reagan?" He was fairly well-known as an actor by 1942...just curious.
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Air Force April 66 to Jan 70. Got sent to South Korea about a year after the North took the US PUBELO
One lucky sob Ron . Sorry about yr friends. I salute yu
Welcome home welcome home welcome home. You’re a good Vietnam veteran and I was there a duct and 70 60 sorry sorry 96 straight 67 I’m OK.
Did you know Joe Hardy or Tom Comiskey?
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When you reporters interview these guys you should ask to see there DD 214. I was awarded a Purple Heart which I displayed in a nice shadow box with my certificate. Anybody can buy medals online and to many have. All I am saying is display the certificate that comes with the award.
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Actually the right side won
The story goes from a woman calling the draft board and then he’s off the coast of Vietnam….???