Infantryman in Vietnam: SGT Jim Purvis
SGT Purvis talks about serving in the early days of the Vietnam War, and how it vastly differed from previous American military conflicts.
Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories · Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project
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Show Notes
Sergeant Jim Purvis served in the Army as an infantryman during the Vietnam War. In this interview, he recounts being kicked out of Officer Candidate School, his time in Vietnam, and how Vietnam differed from previous American military conflicts.
“Anytime you have a war, it's a very, very sad experience.” - SGT Purvis
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