Strel Vietnam War veteran U.S. Army Natick Veterans Oral History Project

Kevin Strel left a halfway house in New York City at the age of 17 to join the Army. Trained as a medic, Strel would be sent to Korea as part of the 9th Infantry Regiment. For the next year, he would rotate between patrolling the DMZ and being on base treating personnel and Korean civilians. He would finish his three-year enlistment at Fort Dix and Fort Devens.

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Congratulations. I thank you for your story v

[@1969tss]

Thank you Kevin. We love you!
Note to interviewer: let the man speak.

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Congratulations

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Thank you for your service.

[@Americal1970]

He is right , North of the Imogen River was a combat tour.
they the North Koreans had tunnels that they infiltrated through .
I was there ,he is accurately telling what happened .

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Recalling the military manual sounds boring??? Just saying. Thank you soldier for your service! Korea was a tough police-action, war!!!