The lady chasing him with a purse was a " karen ". She backs into him and then gets so mad she calls the draft board so he can get sent over seas and possibly killed because she backed into his car! Thank you for your service Sir! 🇺🇸
Welcome home sir, I was over there as well, served with the 1st of the 2nd base camp Phuoc Vinh Aug. 66 till Aug. 67. 1/2 Bravo Co. 1st Inf. Div. 11 Bravo all the way. Did not earn any medals other than the CIB and Vietnam service medals, just lucky to get back home safe.
I enjoyed your story very much. I was born 7 weeks after my Dad was killed in Normandy. I was 80 yesterday and thank all those men and women who served and made the supreme sacrifice that I could live in freedom the rest of my life. I am a proud veteran
Hey "Ole Tex" ! I knew you went to Viet Nam but I didn't know this much. I played football with your brothers Butch (RIP) and Ricky back at DHS. Thank You for your Service.
Thanks for your service and story Ron. I was born in '65 and lost my uncle in Vietnam the same year. He was only over there for three weeks. I have a picture of him holding me in his arms. To this day, I think of him often.
I missed the draft for the Vietnam War by one year. Prior to that everything I did was to prepare me to be a soldier. I joined the boy Scout and learned how to pitch a tent, live off the land, shoot all type of guns, orientate a map, navigate by the Stars, and I watched Walter Cronkite every night to better understand the war. It was a big relief I didn't have to go because I don't think I would have come back. Thank you sir for giving us your eyewitness account. Your historical recollection will serve future generations.
He obviously was there and was wounded. Why disparage his service and experiences with questioning his medals. Who gives a shit if he didn’t actually receive them, he EARNED them, and likely more.
Are you for real! Americans murdered innocent women and children and destroyed most of the land with your chemical weapons and with all your military power you got your arses kicked, America are the biggest terrorist in the world!
Welcome home. Thank you. Thank you. The 18th Infantry Regiment still has one battalion on active duty. I was privileged to be a member of the 3rd BN 18th INF (USAR) until it was deactivated 30 years ago. The legacy of that unit stretching back to the Civil War always made me feel unworthy. Thank you, again.
Well told Ron, I am glad you shared your story as a lot of us just have no idea what it was like fighting on the ground war. I was in the Royal Australian Navy'69-'89and served ias part of logistic support for our troop nship and merchant ships . We never knew how well off we were in our role as sailors in that war. Thank you and your men for the bravery and courage you had to endure to get through your time in Vietnam. I retired in '89 as a CPOQMG (similar to US Navy's Chief Gunners Mate)
What a special man! Welcome home, soldier - I have to believe that your love for all the men around you was a saving Grace in allowing you to live with the memories. My deepest admiration and respect
Thank you for sharing that Ron I’m glad you made it back I was with the first infantry division E company 701st maintenance battalion as a truck driver in Germany 73 to 75
greetings from Canada,I followed the war as a jr high student when the TET offensive was on .Listened for the body count every night. Thank you for your service to preserve freedom and democracy!
My unit patroled the RUBBER PLANTATION every day. Always a fun place to go, looked like the moon sursafe with all the artillery and bomb creaters. 1969.
This is an excellent site! I have seen stories with stock footage, repeated over and over, but here, I get to hear the story from the one who was there. Thank you. Upvoted and subscribed.
Thank you for your comment. We always strive to live up to our mission of sharing Veterans stories so we can better understand their sacrifices for our freedoms.
The Michelin plantation as a bad place. I was up north but a pal of mine was with the 1st Infantry Division at the same time in the 1/4th Cav (Quarterhorse). He said if you wanted to upset the guys all you had to do was joke, "we're going back into Michelin." And these guys were in armored cav vehicles.
You and they are not forgotten! Many love and respect you for all you gave while others gave all. And we understand they did give all! God bless you and them. America could have eased your suffering and didn't. Many were selfish and others were ignorant. While others were just plain hateful. Those of us who had fathers or brothers in the war understand a little more. But also too little. But we do love you and are sorry for what you went through for so little thanks. God bless you Sir! And all of you brothers. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
What a great story. Thank you Campsey for doing your best for our Nation and me. I was almost 1 year old in July of 67. I remember the KIA announcements by Walter Cronkite on the news each evening and it was a quiet somber time around the supper table at our house. God Bless You.
And you know this how? As an Infantryman I have fired both. The problem wasn’t the M16. It was the ss109 round and the fact that the soldiers were told the M16 was so high tech they wouldn’t have to clean them. That they were self cleaning. If you treated them the same way, the 14 jammed just as much. The big difference is that the 14 has a bigger round with better stopping power. Thats why it’s used now as a sniper rifle.
First off , I hope you are still kicking Ron . I am glad you made it home . I was a medic with a small Evac Hospital in Tay Ninh , then with the 25th I.D. I am sure we did some of the same AO's. Stay strong brother , there are less of us by the day .. doc 70-71 lll Corp
Same Same.. 4-27-67 to 6-15-68 1st Infantry D troop (air) Mustangs, first until the Cobra’s came in and I transferred to the Clowns 075 . We shared TET together, fat chance?
Great story from a great guy. He's got a nice little restaurant in Hampton Bays, and he's marched in various patriotic parades in town with the honorable members of the VFW and American Legion
Here’s a link to a video by the museum director of the 1st Infantry Division Museum showing Ron’s bullet pierced helmet, in which he mentions Ron’s Bronze Star he was awarded for that action. m.ua-cam.com/video/r_rJt0PAZt4/v-deo.html Proving you to be a Valor Vulture, which is a turd who falsely accuses a veteran of stolen valor… You probably never served in the military yourself, didi you?
Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I missed it (USN '75 - '79) .My cousin passed in Aug. '19 , 3 heart attacks , mesothelioma , and effects of agent orange , decorated ,purple heart . Soldier , assigned to a tank , when he he started to lose his hearing he went to infantry . Thanks , Ron.
David Hackworth was one of the first Vietnam war heroes I read about & was certainly colorful, had a lot of controversies surrounding him. There is no doubt that he was fearless.
1st Infantry Division Reunion is 31 July to Aug 4 in Albuquerque this year (2024). Next year is Chicago! Hope to see any Big Red One veterans there. Duty First!
@Madminute1968 thanks and the same to you. Happy New Year. I was all over I-Corp. DaNang, Chu Lai, Hue, Dong Ha, Phu Bai, and many other places. Beautiful Vietnam, a hunter's paradise. 😆 🤣
Welcome home sir. I was lucky. By sheer luck i wound up in Germany from 1967 till 11/1970. Our unit had a bunch of guys who had been in Nam but had more than 6 months left on their enlistment. They didnt qualify for the 6 mo drop. In a way they were lucky because they had time to adjust to something that was kind of normal.
Small world: a friend of mine was a Captain in the South Vietnamese Marine Corp. He was born and raised in Dau Tieng. He said the Big Red One often ambushed the Viet Cong in the rubber plant plantation
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your service. Welcome home ,and I sincerely apologize for my country's treatment of you and all of the servicemen who sacrificed so much in Vietnam. It's a crime how badly you guys were treated by the American public upon returning home.
Awesome shared experiences! So thankful to God Almighty for our Vietnam Veterans. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Thank you
#WilliamCalley #MaiLaiMassacre #AgentOrange
Thank you for your service, sir
Well Ron thank you for your testimony. I was Air force 65-69.Born May 4th 1945.Hope your still alive.
Enjoyed your story. Some day I hope to read your story. You sure know how to keep a listener captivated. I appreciate your service and sacrifice .
Thank you thank you so much for your service, never forget 🇺🇸
The lady chasing him with a purse was a " karen ". She backs into him and then gets so mad she calls the draft board so he can get sent over seas and possibly killed because she backed into his car!
Thank you for your service Sir!
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That lady is your average person
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Naw, definitely not the average person. She was probably one of a kind type of evil.
Welcome home sir, I was over there as well, served with the 1st of the 2nd base camp Phuoc Vinh Aug. 66 till Aug. 67. 1/2 Bravo Co. 1st Inf. Div. 11 Bravo all the way. Did not earn any medals other than the CIB and Vietnam service medals, just lucky to get back home safe.
The CIB is a hell of an award!
Thank YOU sir. 🇺🇸🫡
Thank you for your service sir!
B Co/1/18th Inf/1st ID…❤11C40/11B40
Welcome Home!
What an outstanding man and leader! Make no mistake, its humble, unselfish men like this that are the heart and soul of the Armed Services.
What an eloquent and honorable person. I salute you Sir.
I enjoyed your story very much. I was born 7 weeks after my Dad was killed in Normandy. I was 80 yesterday and thank all those men and women who served and made the supreme sacrifice that I could live in freedom the rest of my life. I am a proud veteran
Bless your family.
Your dad!
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I know Ron he has A restaurant in east Quogue N.Y. on Long island I have had many A good meal at his Restaurant thank you Ron !
Hey "Ole Tex" ! I knew you went to Viet Nam but I didn't know this much. I played football with your brothers Butch (RIP) and Ricky back at DHS. Thank You for your Service.
Thanks for your service and story Ron. I was born in '65 and lost my uncle in Vietnam the same year. He was only over there for three weeks.
I have a picture of him holding me in his arms. To this day, I think of him often.
That's so wonderful he got to hold you. And you have that pic.
Bless your family.
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My Uncle Gilbert Martinez served with the 1st Division during that time. Thanks for posting this. God bless and welcome home!
They are not forgotten!
What you did for those families of your fallen comrades was exemplary Ron. Be well my friend ,USMC vet. 77-81 retired
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I missed the draft for the Vietnam War by one year. Prior to that everything I did was to prepare me to be a soldier. I joined the boy Scout and learned how to pitch a tent, live off the land, shoot all type of guns, orientate a map, navigate by the Stars, and I watched Walter Cronkite every night to better understand the war.
It was a big relief I didn't have to go because I don't think I would have come back.
Thank you sir for giving us your eyewitness account. Your historical recollection will serve future generations.
😢 thanks Ron. I found that very heartfelt. My Friend's Brother Michael was kiA aT Pleiku in July 1967.
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He obviously was there and was wounded.
Why disparage his service and experiences with questioning his medals. Who gives a shit if he didn’t actually receive them, he EARNED them, and likely more.
Vietnam was a whole different war unlike any other. These Nam combat soldiers and their stories are awesome.
Nothing but utmost respect for those VN vets. A nasty I'll run military operation by us. A great generation
Thanks to every single Vietnam veteran in the USA and every allied country that served in the Vietnam War. ❤
Are you for real! Americans murdered innocent women and children and destroyed most of the land with your chemical weapons and with all your military power you got your arses kicked, America are the biggest terrorist in the world!
Welcome home. Thank you. Thank you. The 18th Infantry Regiment still has one battalion on active duty. I was privileged to be a member of the 3rd BN 18th INF (USAR) until it was deactivated 30 years ago. The legacy of that unit stretching back to the Civil War always made me feel unworthy. Thank you, again.
Well told Ron, I am glad you shared your story as a lot of us just have no idea what it was like fighting on the ground war. I was in the Royal Australian Navy'69-'89and served ias part of logistic support for our troop nship and merchant ships . We never knew how well off we were in our role as sailors in that war. Thank you and your men for the bravery and courage you had to endure to get through your time in Vietnam. I retired in '89 as a CPOQMG (similar to US Navy's Chief Gunners Mate)
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Thanks for serving and your sacrifices! God bless you!
what a great story, told by a genuine hero. thank you for the work put into this and then sharing.
Thanks for your service !
What a special man! Welcome home, soldier - I have to believe that your love for all the men around you was a saving Grace in allowing you to live with the memories. My deepest admiration and respect
Thank you for sharing that Ron I’m glad you made it back I was with the first infantry division E company 701st maintenance battalion as a truck driver in Germany 73 to 75
You are the soul of this country. Never let anyone tell you differently. S.D. Stoddard former 1st plt. Co. C 2/75th Ranger Airborne.
My g-o-d. The face of American courage, duty and honor here. Thank you for sharing Ron, a grateful nation salutes you. Lest we forget........
I salute you, Sergeant Campsey. Such a moving story you shared with us. Thank you for sharing, and for your courageous service.
Great interview. Your mind is still sharp and your pictures were wonderful. Thank you for your service to our country.
THANK YOU RON❤For your service!
greetings from Canada,I followed the war as a jr high student when the TET offensive was on .Listened for the body count every night. Thank you for your service to preserve freedom and democracy!
Thank-you for your remembrance and service.
Thank you Brother! Veteran First Infantry Division Fort Riley.
My unit patroled the RUBBER PLANTATION every day. Always a fun place to go, looked like the moon sursafe with all the artillery and bomb creaters. 1969.
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Very interesting,well spoken veteran. I could listen to this vets story for hours. God bless him
Thank you sir and all who served in Vietnam
This is an excellent site! I have seen stories with stock footage, repeated over and over, but here, I get to hear the story from the one who was there. Thank you. Upvoted and subscribed.
Thank you for your comment. We always strive to live up to our mission of sharing Veterans stories so we can better understand their sacrifices for our freedoms.
Nice, Ron. Thanks. October 68-Sept 69.
God Bless our warriors!
The Michelin plantation as a bad place. I was up north but a pal of mine was with the 1st Infantry Division at the same time in the 1/4th Cav (Quarterhorse). He said if you wanted to upset the guys all you had to do was joke, "we're going back into Michelin." And these guys were in armored cav vehicles.
Who 11th armored cav black horse
Nam Vet Tom
Notice he never bragged about his accomplishments. A true hero.
Thanks for your Time, Sacrafice & Service Sir!
I was assigned to
Co. C - 1/18 Infantry
("Big Red 1") from
1980 - 1983 Ft. Riley, KS.
You and they are not forgotten! Many love and respect you for all you gave while others gave all. And we understand they did give all! God bless you and them. America could have eased your suffering and didn't. Many were selfish and others were ignorant. While others were just plain hateful. Those of us who had fathers or brothers in the war understand a little more. But also too little. But we do love you and are sorry for what you went through for so little thanks. God bless you Sir! And all of you brothers. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Good for you Ronnie! Bless you my Friend!
Thank you for your service. God bless you and every other soldier who went through hell to preserve our freedom
What a great story. Thank you Campsey for doing your best for our Nation and me. I was almost 1 year old in July of 67. I remember the KIA announcements by Walter Cronkite on the news each evening and it was a quiet somber time around the supper table at our house. God Bless You.
Walter concrite was a big reason for losing that war.
@@JefferyAshmore Cronkite was a journalist.
He didn't make decisions about the war.
Incredible! 19:18 Absolutely Incredible!
Thank you for sharing!
I don’t blame him for carrying the M 14. They are heavier, but they won’t jam up like Matty Mattel rifles they sent over there! 🇺🇸🫡
My dad was a marine in Vietnam from 66 to 68. HE LOVED THE M14!
And you know this how? As an Infantryman I have fired both. The problem wasn’t the M16. It was the ss109 round and the fact that the soldiers were told the M16 was so high tech they wouldn’t have to clean them. That they were self cleaning. If you treated them the same way, the 14 jammed just as much.
The big difference is that the 14 has a bigger round with better stopping power. Thats why it’s used now as a sniper rifle.
What a great guy! What an honor it would be to buy you a beer.
Thank you sir very much for your service, sharing with us! God bless you ❤ we really appreciate 🙏
What an incredible video. Thank you for sharing Mr. Campsey’s story.
Listening in from Penang. Malaysia.
Thank you for sharing your experience sir.
They never will be forgotten as long as im alive. Thank you sir. Your my hero.
First off , I hope you are still kicking Ron . I am glad you made it home . I was a medic with a small Evac Hospital in Tay Ninh , then with the 25th I.D. I am sure we did some of the same AO's. Stay strong brother , there are less of us by the day .. doc 70-71 lll Corp
I was also 1st ID, D Troop (air) Assault helicopters door gunner “Mustangs and CLOWNS” 04/21/67 - 06/20/67 TET. Iron Triangle.
Same Same.. 4-27-67 to 6-15-68 1st Infantry D troop (air) Mustangs, first until the Cobra’s came in and I transferred to the Clowns 075 . We shared TET together, fat chance?
Amen brother. Glad you made it home!
Outstanding gentleman. A true patriot, God Bless !
A Great story told be a Hero. Thank you for your Service. God Bless You.
1/2 big red one
Phuc vinh 67& 68
Thank you for the story
Thankyou for your service, and your awesome morals. Thankyou sir.
Great story from a great guy. He's got a nice little restaurant in Hampton Bays, and he's marched in various patriotic parades in town with the honorable members of the VFW and American Legion
So was he army or marine? He said gunny. Also I didn’t just realize Army had flack Jackets. Thank you by the way
He was Army, 1st ID, “Big Red One.” I’ll have to listen to his story again for “gunny.”
Oh boy. He's an accomplished liar.
Ron is a great liar....
Here’s a link to a video by the museum director of the 1st Infantry Division Museum showing Ron’s bullet pierced helmet, in which he mentions Ron’s Bronze Star he was awarded for that action.
m.ua-cam.com/video/r_rJt0PAZt4/v-deo.html
Proving you to be a Valor Vulture, which is a turd who falsely accuses a veteran of stolen valor… You probably never served in the military yourself, didi you?
Incredible testimony!
thank you for ur service from an old 9th inf div troop 80's
Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I missed it (USN '75 - '79) .My cousin passed in Aug. '19 , 3 heart attacks , mesothelioma , and effects of agent orange , decorated ,purple heart . Soldier , assigned to a tank , when he he started to lose his hearing he went to infantry . Thanks , Ron.
Can you post his name, and rank?
Blessings.
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Thank you for your service sir !
God bless you Sir, you and your team are all heroes for eternity.
David Hackworth was one of the first Vietnam war heroes I read about & was certainly colorful, had a lot of controversies surrounding him. There is no doubt that he was fearless.
Great story and Thank u and all the men and women. who served this great country.
That touched me. I would have loved to serve under him if I were in those conditions. Beautiful man
Powerful,, my neighbour was in the Mike Force ,,, bad bad bad ass SOB
1st Infantry Division Reunion is 31 July to Aug 4 in Albuquerque this year (2024). Next year is Chicago! Hope to see any Big Red One veterans there. Duty First!
My brother never talked to me about nam except for heating food with c4
God less you for what you experienced and to relate it those like me who could never imagine such horror and pain
What a wonderful story 😍
He is the real deal.God bless him.
I was in Vietnam 1966-67 and i wore 9 pairs of boots in 13 months.
Welcome Home
I hear you loud and clear, in country 2nd Corps, Qui-Nhon, Pleiku, June 67-June 68
@Madminute1968 thanks and the same to you. Happy New Year. I was all over I-Corp. DaNang, Chu Lai, Hue, Dong Ha, Phu Bai, and many other places. Beautiful Vietnam, a hunter's paradise. 😆 🤣
Thank you for your service welcome home
Glad you made it home Roooon, hope you are well.
Thank you Sir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🕶️🇺🇸
Wow. What a great man ,welcome home.
Thank you for your Service ❤❤
Great story telling
Welcome home sir. I was lucky. By sheer luck i wound up in Germany from 1967 till 11/1970.
Our unit had a bunch of guys who had been in Nam but had more than 6 months left on their enlistment. They didnt qualify for the 6 mo drop.
In a way they were lucky because they had time to adjust to something that was kind of normal.
You are a very admirable man. ❤❤ God bless you, sir.
I am very proud to be American because cause you thank you for your service
WELCOME HOME!!!
I'm really proud of you and all of the guys who were over there. Thank You for what you did and all you had to endure.
MARANATHA ✝️🌄☝️
Small world: a friend of mine was a Captain in the South Vietnamese Marine Corp. He was born and raised in Dau Tieng. He said the Big Red One often ambushed the Viet Cong in the rubber plant plantation
Total respect 🙏🤝🫶 fascinating story 👏
Wow, from start to end.
Welcome home Sir
Thank you Sir.
I had a friend that fired artillery support for you guys in. The rubber plantation.
God bless you Ron and hope u can find peace when u sleep at night.
usmc A OLD WAR BROTHER THank you my song tours of fathers today
our blood to our family
What a great man.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your service. Welcome home ,and I sincerely apologize for my country's treatment of you and all of the servicemen who sacrificed so much in Vietnam. It's a crime how badly you guys were treated by the American public upon returning home.
Buddy Moody Poplaville Mississippi viet nam 69 70 thank you for your service
My uncle died one week into his time in Vietnam. He was so young & diddnt want to go.