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William H. 'Bill" Phillips - Vietnam War

Bill Phillips grew up as the son of teachers in Chenoa, Illinois. In 1969, following his first year of teaching in Pontiac, he was drafted, and soon received training as a medic. Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam, Phillips spent time with an armored battalion, then was transferred to a medical evacuation unit, where he rode to the evacuation of countless American casualties. He finished his time in Vietnam serving as a company medic in an Infantry unit. That unit participated in the invasion of Cambodia. During R and R in Hawaii, Phillips contracted malaria, and spent the rest of his tour working as a clerk at the Tripler Army Medical Center.

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Hovering gives you a heck of a cold feeling

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Interview Session 01 (Audio)

Growing up in Chenoa and initial training in the U.S. Army

Interview Session 02 (Audio)

Experiences in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division

Interview Session 03 (Audio)

Experiences in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division

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Caption
Bill Phillips’ Basic Training photo, taken at Ft. Polk, Louisiana in June 1969.

Where:
Ft. Polk, Louisiana

When:
June 1969

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.



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