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A Sergeant Looking Out for His Men in Vietnam
Leonard Jackson
Title
DESCRIPTION
A sergeant in Vietnam who was wounded in action, Leonard Jackson describes the close bond that developed among soldiers in his unit, and his efforts to bring them home safely.
VIDEO DETAILS
conflicts
Vietnam War
topics
Faith and Religion
Leadership
Teamwork
Race in the Military
African American Military Experience
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
name
Leonard Jackson
service
Army
unit
1st Infantry Division
specialty
Infantry
service dates
1968 1969
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