6240 High Country Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
United States of America
Phone: 406-458-1950
In Country: August 1968
Out of Country : August 1969
Email: shkdive@msn.com
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Big John joined the platoon in August 1968. He carried the M-79. Carried ammo for Ray Bourgeois, kept Russ Bruns out of trouble and then was a squad leader. Awards include Bronze Star, Purple Heart, CIB, various other Vietamese citations. Upon return to the world John was a Drill Instructor at Ft Campbell Kentucky.