VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - PFC Rod Lawrence, Vietnam, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 1965-1966
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Thanks for your service! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!! Thanks
Mr. Lawrence you are a GREAT MAN.
Thank you for your service, Mr. Lawrence!
Air Borne Mother!!
Mike Harden in Albuquerque served with the 173rd.
I always enjoy your stories. I'll say it again, Being in military during the 60s and 70s was a tough time. A lot of people did not like the Vietnam Veterans. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.
F… them. A lot of us did not like the ones that trashed us.
Thank you for answering the call , you give our enemy cause for pause.
Rod is such a calm and collective man. Great interview, Larry! 🫡🙏❤️🇺🇸
My brother was on a troop carrier head for Vietnam and he ended up staying in Okinawa for his year deployment. I was 7 and remember being relieved that his orders changed. He was in the Marines. Thank you for bringing these stories to everyone. And of course thx to those who served.
Thank You SIR.......for everything.
especially for my continued FREEDOM !!
@@danmurphy4472 some people this day and time forgot about their freedom was paid for by people like Mr. Lawrence. Also plenty people died for our Freedom. Thank you for being thankful for the military. Semper Fidelis from an old Marine Sergeant.
You have every right to be proud of your service. We are, and we don't even know you...but we are all very grateful to you and your brothers, esp those who didn't make it back. Your stories are precious, and we want to hear them all. God bless you, and welcome home!
Amen. God willing, and there is still breath within me.
thank you Rod Lawrence and Larry for all you have done and are doing today....best wishes, Paul in Florida
Blessings Paul. Glad you are still out there.
I enlisted in June 1972 with hopes of going to Vietnam, and almost every NCO I spoke to told me "Son you do not want to go there."
I remained adamant, though never went, later finding out how fortunate I had been in not going.
Even after a 20-year career and my deployments, my heroes will always be my mentors the Vietnam veterans and my father who served during WW2 and Korea.
Thank you for this comment.
Thank you Mr. Lawrence very proud of you and My 4 brothers were there too. 1966-72. My brother Tony was a Spec 4 on Puff the Magic as a gunner66-67 - out Bien Hoa n Na Trang glad you had a good tour. And my brother Vernon was A PFC at DAK To in 3rd Battalion Sky Soldier173rd 1967.’’ In 1969 Bill was in the 29th Infantry Division on Hiway 1 ..up to Hue. SSgt David was up in I Corp in 9th Air CAV 1971-72- They saved me and all REMPS.
Thank you for your service Mr Lawrence 🇺🇸
Another great interview Larry 🙌
We who served are Proud of our service, I hate draft dodgers especially Politions that did not serve. !st Cav Div, 68-70.
Great guy would have him on my side anyday 💪💪
Mr Lawrence my thanks and the best of the best THE HERD ❤️🙏❤ for serving
Thank you for your service. Glad you made it back home. God Bless!
Such a great interview Ed. I had forgotten how powerful his story was. I’ve done so many interviews.
Welcome home sir. Thank you for my families freedom. Thank you sir, John.
Thank you for your service.
Another fascinating interview Larry. Mr . Lawrence and his ability to focus on the job at hand then disconnect when he returned home was interesting to hear. So many veterans continue to relive those intense moments. Thank you for your service Mr. Lawrence.
God bless thank you
God bless you all and thank you for your service ❤ AMEN
Love this video- Excellent job and thank you for your service! My dad Jerry served with you 65-66, 173d. He was one of the young “just turned 18” soldiers you mentioned.
Is your Father still with us?
Welcome home , thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸
LORD BLESS YOU Rod, thank you for putting your life on the line for your country. Welcome home
Thank you so much for your service. God’s blessings to you and your family ✝️☮️
Thank you Marcia!!
Welcome Home, R Lawrence and Thank You for fighting for our Freedom. I Hope History never Forgets, what you and so many sacrificed for US.
Not nearly as well known as a few of the other units, the 173rd "Herd" kicked some serious butt. Appreciate what they did over there. My nephew was detailed to General Tommy Franks in Tampa.
Thank you for your service. I appreciate you.
Right on my Brother
Airborne all the way..welcome home brother..65-66 B 2/503 173rd Airborne Brigade
"Either he's gotta leave or you gotta leave, there's no other way around it."
Thank you Rod.
Thank you Larry C. You are amazing at what you do. All of us, your listeners appreciate you.
Thank you for the kind words James and your continued support of my work. You make it all worthwhile. God bless you!!
Great interview. I enjoy the insight these combat vets have about war, and our involvment in the conflicts. I don't say it enough, but thank you to all of our men and women who have served in combat zones, and welcome home. May you never leave again.
Poignant words my friend. So good working with you to help educate our world. What a gem Rod is.
Nice
what a hero. I am a veteran but did not go to war. thank you for your service and your duty. Amazing you are the definition of a hero
That was a good interview of a dedicated soldier. God bless him.
I break down with strong emotions when I hear about the 173rd. My next door farm neighbor, draftee Alex Zsigo, was killed at the Battle of the Slopes with the 173rd in June of 1967. The NVA shot the wounded in the head with shotguns. Zsigo's death devastated his father and mother.
As a drafted, disabled, and Republic of Vietnam combat '68, I got my draft notice the month Zsigo was killed. My mother was not happy. My brother was a Cobra pilot in Vietnam after I served. I had another younger brother serve in the Army Rangers. He has TBI from a jump at Bragg.
On our way from Detroit to Fort Knox, we stopped in Cleveland on the way South, one of the new Ohio guys, Joseph Zagorski, being less than a day in the Army, was killed hanging outside the train door as we went through a tunnel.
Hope he is still kicking . Welcome home brother doc 25th I.D. We did the same dirt .....
God Bless you and each vet ❤🙏🙏
Welcome home ty for being a bad ass brother
Good interview.
Thank you America 1970!!
Any infantryman who survived his tour with the 173rd Airborne was very lucky
My father was in Vietnam feom 65 to 66 with the 2nd/503rd 173 Airborne. His name was Charles C. Jackson
Great interview...ALOT in it and this Man sure paid his dues in action. Keep up the good work Larry,your friend Chris East Tn.
Many thanks Chris!!
That ladies an gentlemen is a man that has no regrets or remorse for serving an doing his job well..Thankyou Sir for all that you did to keep us free. Larry that was a fine interview my friend an im looking forward for the next post..Ty for sharing this story an God Bless you for sharing these remarkable men an woman..
You are very welcome Ken. I hope to continue sharing more stories. God bless you!!
Wow another Good one!! I’m glad I came across this guy. Every one of em are Brave beyond words & Rod kinda reminds me of one of my grandsons-a marine who is Jungle training in Australia as I watch this. They’ve both got that cool laid back spirit kinda shy & Good lookin too. I just hope he gets in a Good outfit like Rod did & does well in whatever he has to go through! Thanks again for sharing the lives of another Hero.❤✌️
You are very welcome.
Larry, have you ever interviewed any survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty? Keep up the great work!
Not to my recollection Gordon. It is possible though. What year(s) was the Liberty in service?
@VoicesofHistory I believe it was in service from 1964 up until the attack in 1967
Keep ‘em coming, love to hear these dudes there stories. I’m gonna donate soon!
Much appreciated! God bless you!!
@@VoicesofHistory done! Hopefully it helps your program!
I like his definition of combat pretty simple straight to the point he didn't try to give some thesis on it lol
I SALUTE YOU.SIR.
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
My hope is to continue this work Charley. Thanks for the encouraging words.
The 173rd were in some of the heaviest combat in the war... Just in there AO in I and II corp was heavy with NVA
Yes. Thank you for your response.
No matter how many Vets that share with us, each one will bring NEW , sometimes SHOCKING details not previously heard, or even considered? Rod REALLY brought to light the HORROR of friendly fire. I always pictured it a rare occurrence. NEVER the percentages He spoke of?. 99.99% of the Vets always give some "trigger" that will instantly send them back to the war, like a chopper, fireworks, car backfire, etc. Rod's VERY unique answer " NOTHING HERE could ever trigger being THERE", was really "chilling"? Theres several Vietnam Vets I REALLY WISH could be RE interviewed sharing their percpective on "events" that lead us to where we are TODAY? Rod is definelty one of them...GREAT line of questioning Larry!
Agreed John. Our country is heading in the wrong direction. These stories are paramount listening for those who want to save America. Stay tuned for Al Zlaten brother...
My big brother Joe was with "The Herd" in 'nam about that time.
Vietnam. 1965.66. Fresh of the boat !!
Did Mr. Lawrence receive a CIB? His MOS was clerk even tho he was "voulentold" infantry. My understanding with the Army was only infantry was eligible to receive a CIB. Thank you. Stay safe, stay healthy everyone.
Thank you for your service sir! From a very grateful citizen ❤️
Thank you kindly Linda.
Being born in 1978 we looked up to the Vietnam vets. I want to let all the men who served know that there was a generation of men who idolized them. I thank them all for their service and hold these men in the highest esteem. I've heard stories of the way they were treated when they came home, and it enrages me. These men are all heroes. They answered a call. They weren't policy makers, but they fought a war with one arm tied behind their back with no clear objectives.
Welcome home brother.
The Royal Australian Regiment 1st Battalion, 1RAR arrived in Vietnam throughout March-June, 1965. It was deployed to the United States Bien Hoa Air Base in Bien Hoa province. It was the third infantry battalion attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade.
Initially, 1RAR was restricted to security operations defending the airbase. However, in September 1965, the Australian government lifted these restrictions, and 1RAR was able to be fully employed as a manoeuvre battalion. It participated in search and destroy missions, patrolling and security operations. 1RAR's patrol program reduced enemy activity around the Bien Hoa Airbase to an all-time low.
In early 1966 1RAR was involved in Operation Crimp (8-14 January). This was a search-and-destroy operation in the Hobo Woods, north of Saigon. During Crimp, 1RAR uncovered the Cu Chi tunnel complex. A search of the tunnels resulted in the capture of thousands of documents, weapons and supplies.
As a result of its superior patrolling and contact tactics, 1RAR was asked by the US 1st Infantry Division ("The Big Red One") to participate in Operation Rolling Stone (19-26 February). The battalion provided security for US army engineers who were building a road. Once the operation had finished the battalion returned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade.
1RAR was relieved by the First Australian Task Force (1ATF) during May-June 1966. It returned to Australia in June.
Great information. I'm interested in Australian military history. Did you serve in Australia?
@@VoicesofHistory my father was a medic with 1RAR, 2Fld Ambulance & A Sqd. 3 Cav & 9RAR 1479 days in Vietnam. My Uncle was in 4RAR, 2nd D&E Platoon, 9RAR if your interested in the Australian Army in Vietnam I'd look up 2nd D&E Platoon (Donald Tate) and the battle of Thua Tich. I served for 32 1985 to 2017 years and my better half 30.
@@VoicesofHistory you also notice the Australian sitting on the sandbags in typical Aussie fashion boots, socks, shorts, unbuttoned shirt & bush/giggle/crap hat reading the paper.
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Sky soldiers! Hmmm....Sky troopers??? Either/or, you guys are great heroes. Thank you 🎉
Thanks Olivia.
They are sky soldiers
Please edit his rank to Specialist E-4 on screen❤
He would be in his early 90s..this was recorded in 2007.
63 in 2007 so he is 79 or 80 today
Exactly. Thank you. (What is your first name please?)
79 or 80. Thanks for watching.
Thought I was listening to Clint Eastwood for a moment.
Please
The Herd
NEW people as point man? What kind of NCOs and officers did he have? Point was for the MOST experienced men...not the new-comers!!!!!!!!!!!