Navy Corpsmen in the Vietnam War - by Harry Spiller (Paperback)

About the Book

"The captivating individual stories of 17 U.S. Navy corpsmen who served in Vietnam, told in their own words. Their accounts relate why they joined the Navy in wartime, why they became corpsmen--the enlisted medical specialists of the Navy and Marine Corps--along with many day-to-day, sometimes minute-to-minute recollections of caring for both the wounded and the dead under fire. They also reflect on the long-term effects the war had on them and their families"--

Book Synopsis

The captivating individual stories of 17 U.S. Navy corpsmen who served in Vietnam, told in their own words. Their accounts relate why they joined the Navy in wartime, why they became corpsmen--the enlisted medical specialists of the Navy and Marine Corps--along with many day-to-day, sometimes minute-to-minute recollections of caring for both the wounded and the dead under fire. They also reflect on the long-term effects the war had on them and their families.

Review Quotes

"An excellent collection of first-hand accounts, each offering its own perspective on the vital role of front-line medical personnel serving overseas during the war. Their unique narratives, often linked through friendships, basic training, and even familial bonds offer a ground level view of how men became involved in the Navy's medical service, their personal experiences overseas, and how it affected their lives after the war... This work is a solid resource."-The Northern Mariner

"Contains just about everything you need to know about the U.S. Navy enlisted medical specialists who served with U.S. Marines in the war-Books in Review II

About the Author

Harry Spiller is the author of 18 books and numerous magazine articles. He served for 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with two tours in Vietnam. He also served as sheriff of Williamson County, Illinois, and retired as an associate professor of criminal justice from John A. Logan College. He lives in Marion, Illinois.