I can't wait to here a more detailed account of some of Ken's adventures. What a life! I had a taste of this in the RR and can relate to some of his stories.
Great interview Ken; so sorry I never met you as I joined Sp Cdo in '77 and was commissioned in '79. Fascinating life you have lived my old China and thank you too for your service. Respect.
John so glad that you "tracked" Ken down. Always good to hear our operational methods through the eyes of someone with military experience from a different army. Keep it up John as l feel that these stories need to be told. Hell if you got Schulie on l think that it would have to be in 24 parts 😂😂😂
Great interview with Ken and interesting to hear his activities after the RLI. He is so right in his assessment of Major Henson. Thanks John and Ken for this.
Great interview Ken , I listened to your interview in the channel callled The house , please write a book soon . Much respect for you , as a Rhodesian I want to thank you for serving Rhodesia and fighting for the green and white , salute !
Super talk gentlemen, so interesting to hear about the comparison between the Rhodesian and Vietnamese- American War methods and dogma! Thanks to both of you again!
Damn interesting perspective. Very likeable character , I can just picture the Rhodies pulling the micky out of Ken. Thanks that was very entertaining.
Sounds like a hell of a ride you decided to take Ken. Thanks for great content once again John. Sounds like you guys were a real Smaartie box up country (Rhodesia).
This is a superb talk Ken, I had almost given up trying to coerce you into coming to a microphone!! Well done John and we MUST have part 2. Sweeping comments like "I did a whole lot of ops with Selous Scouts" is too vague, we need loads of detail from Ken. I think another two talks at least.
As with the 1st Infantry Division, 4th I D, 11th Armored Division, 7th Calvary, the 173rd Airborne is tops. Read many books, such as "The tunnels of Chu Chi", if memory is correct, a book on the 173rd. I found out that Father Charles Watters was killed in action with the 173rd Airborne. Father McGonagall, Army, with the Marines at the battle of Hue. Father Capodanno, Navy, with the Marines. In Korea, Bishop Byrne and Father Emil Kapaun. On the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Father Schmidt. In the Phillipines, Several priests with the soldiers, sailors and civilians, during December 1941- March 1942. On Guadalcanal, Fr. Geiger.
My dad was local 60, plumbers and steamfitters/pipefitter. I worked 04 months with the pipe fitters, before 06 September 1983, going to MCRD San Diego, Ca. Returned after September 1987, to them, laborer, not pursued as a career. I did learn to run or handle a 6010 rod and 7018 rod, stick welding. The use of a cutting torch. Thank you to all.
With 2ndBn, 6thMar, Camp Lejeune, N.C., In the field with the snipers, never had a Ghillie suit, went to mountain warfare school, September 1985. Fortunate to meet GySgt. Hathcock and Sgt. Sanchez, in 1987, May, June, July? I had finished reading "93 confirmed kills", the November of 1986.
Great to hear from you both. Thank you Ken for all service, USA, Rhodesia, and SA. Go well brother.
I can't wait to here a more detailed account of some of Ken's adventures. What a life! I had a taste of this in the RR and can relate to some of his stories.
A true humble war vet. with great background and experiences. Brilliant chat, thanks Ken and John.
Fantastic. Thank you Ken and John. Keep them coming. 🍻
Great interview Ken; so sorry I never met you as I joined Sp Cdo in '77 and was commissioned in '79. Fascinating life you have lived my old China and thank you too for your service. Respect.
When only the best will do!
Forward the Scouts!!!
Thanks for doing these!!! .Ken Gaudet has an awesome story
You bet!
Wonderful to see you on here, Ken. I am sure Tass would have enjoyed listening to this episode. RIP, Tass.
Brilliant interview thanks
John so glad that you "tracked" Ken down. Always good to hear our operational methods through the eyes of someone with military experience from a different army. Keep it up John as l feel that these stories need to be told. Hell if you got Schulie on l think that it would have to be in 24 parts 😂😂😂
I would pay his month's costs of he could get a couple hours chat with schulie
Thank you Ken and John for a great recollection of the operations that counted! Thank you too Ken for giving your best in our country!
Proud to call Ken a friend!
Great interview with Ken and interesting to hear his activities after the RLI. He is so right in his assessment of Major Henson. Thanks John and Ken for this.
It's all so long ago! Remember Rhodesia with pride!
Another great interview.Thanks John and Ken.
To be a Honoury Rhodie ! What a tough ,tall order , great interview ! Tx Manbe
What to say it's the best interview so far , Love it .
Great interview John . Hi Ken time to write a book . Respect
Thank you very much John and Ken for this awesome interview. Keep them coming John.
Thanks Tony!
I knew Coleman and bought him a beer in Los Angeles. I knew Hodgson, Clark and so on. Thanks for mentioning these fine men
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s
Ken John terrific.... part 2 ? Specifics conditions techniques stories big or small would be great.
Thanks Ken for your service to our country and people.
Great interview Ken , I listened to your interview in the channel callled The house , please write a book soon . Much respect for you , as a Rhodesian I want to thank you for serving Rhodesia and fighting for the green and white , salute !
Ken is my hero. What a life!
Thank you for another great interview.
Our pleasure!
Great interview much respect
A fascinating interview - thank you both.
Super talk gentlemen, so interesting to hear about the comparison between the Rhodesian and Vietnamese- American War methods and dogma! Thanks to both of you again!
Thank you Ken and John! Really enjoyed listening to you!
Glad you enjoyed it
Damn interesting perspective. Very likeable character , I can just picture the Rhodies pulling the micky out of Ken. Thanks that was very entertaining.
Sounds like a hell of a ride you decided to take Ken. Thanks for great content once again John. Sounds like you guys were a real Smaartie box up country (Rhodesia).
Bery enjoyable. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great interview, 👍
Much appreciated!
This is a superb talk Ken, I had almost given up trying to coerce you into coming to a microphone!! Well done John and we MUST have part 2. Sweeping comments like "I did a whole lot of ops with Selous Scouts" is too vague, we need loads of detail from Ken. I think another two talks at least.
Dude definately needs to write a book
Another adopted Rhodesian, thank you Ken.
I knew Coleman got hit pretty bad, the cancer got him later...
As with the 1st Infantry Division, 4th I D, 11th Armored Division, 7th Calvary, the 173rd Airborne is tops.
Read many books, such as "The tunnels of Chu Chi", if memory is correct, a book on the 173rd.
I found out that Father Charles Watters was killed in action with the 173rd Airborne.
Father McGonagall, Army, with the Marines at the battle of Hue.
Father Capodanno, Navy, with the Marines.
In Korea, Bishop Byrne and Father Emil Kapaun.
On the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Father Schmidt.
In the Phillipines, Several priests with the soldiers, sailors and civilians, during December 1941- March 1942.
On Guadalcanal, Fr. Geiger.
My dad was local 60, plumbers and steamfitters/pipefitter.
I worked 04 months with the pipe fitters, before 06 September 1983, going to MCRD San Diego, Ca.
Returned after September 1987, to them, laborer, not pursued as a career.
I did learn to run or handle a 6010 rod and 7018 rod, stick welding. The use of a cutting torch.
Thank you to all.
With 2ndBn, 6thMar, Camp Lejeune, N.C., In the field with the snipers, never had a Ghillie suit, went to mountain warfare school, September 1985.
Fortunate to meet GySgt. Hathcock and Sgt. Sanchez, in 1987, May, June, July?
I had finished reading "93 confirmed kills", the November of 1986.
All that experience and only a lance jack? Rhodies worked hard for rank. Much easier to earn stripe in SA.
Such rich histories