A damn interesting story. Joined in '42, went through the entire war at the "grunt" level. Made 2nd LT in 50 before Korea, only to move on to Vietnam and to keep moving up. That's one hell of a guy there. Devoted his life to defending this country.
What would he think now I wonder?
Rest easy, my friend. We'll reconnoiter in Valhalla, and share a drink to commemorate the fallen.
Another great find Al.