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Albert Montillo

Vietnam | U.S. Army, 3rd Battalion, 60th Inf. Reg., Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, 9th Inf. Div.

Mr. Montillo describes his incredible first engagement with the enemy. (6:17)
Mr. Montillo recalls nearly being hit by a large piece of shrapnel during an engagement. (1:47)
Mr. Montillo describes what it was like for him to consistently run point during patrols. (3:06)
Due to the harsh, wet environment, Mr. Montillo and his men struggled with "Immersion Foot." (2:07)
Mr. Montillo describes the ridiculous rules and duties that he and his men shared and followed during patrols. (3:00)
Mr. Montillo describes the peaceful first patrol he experienced in Vietnam. (1:04)
Mr. Montillo shares a funny and relieving incident he experienced during guard duty. (2:24)
Mr. Montillo describes his surreal experiences from numerous boat patrols. (3:20)
Mr. Montillo shares what it was like to fire artillery and describes a harrowing engagement that Bravo Company experienced. (2:05)
Albert Watson

Vietnam | 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized)

Newly commissioned out of ROTC, Albert Watson got to know Fort Benning really well. After his basic course, he went through Ranger school and Airborne school. At his first assignment, a very capable sergeant taught him how to be a platoon leader. (5:15)