Palmer Vietnam War veteran U.S. Navy Natick Veterans Oral History Project

George Palmer joined the Navy in 1967 to “see the world” and because he “didn’t like walking in the jungle.” He served as a Fireman E-3 at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida, Vietnam and Seattle, Wash. While in Vietnam, he repaired small boats, including PVR, or “swift” boats.
This interview took place at the Bedford VA Medical Center by volunteer Jim Ramsey.

[@glennsr.1082]

Good interview,very interesting fellow.

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

This guy is the real deal... I love this guy... welcome home...

[@fredll45]

I was a PBR sailor 1970-71 in the delta. He speaks the truth about the brown water Navy being a real eye opener. Speed, mobility and fire power were our defense. Now 73 years old and memories are still etched in my mind.

[@danmurphy4472]

The interviewer can't relate to the badassery of this Man........This dudes old school......an he's an American Hero !!.....Thank You SIR for your Service and Dedication to our country during a very difficult time !!......I also love this guy.....I can relate to him.

[@danmurphy4472]

"" I never blew chunks ""........fucking classic !!.....this country needs more of these Men !!

[@danmurphy4472]

.....WELCOME HOME SIR.........JOB WELL DONE !!

[@ronfreeze8957]

I was a MM3 E4 ... USS Coral Sea CVA 43 1970-74... As a Machinist Mate I was in 3 Engine . Main Control .. We called the Turbines "Engines" .. we didn't call the" Screws" "props"

[@333BlkFlagg]

Godbless!'

[@grtski]

Three Feet of the tail fell off? Really, I was born at night ,but not last night.

[@Buce-ku9vx]

Bullshit artist 100%.

[@topgeardel]

These videos can be hilarious. The guy gets a video for "history" b/c he avoided serving on land in Vietnam and fixed boats in the Navy. I resisted the Draft/Vietnam and didn't enable my dysfunctional Government in an American tragedy. He did.