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Darrell Frykman; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
Marine corpsman Darrell Frykman recounted the risks taken by field medics trying to treat the wounded in the field under fire.
If you're the medic out there, it's hard to treat them because you're getting shot at at the same time.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Elbow Lake, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Da Nang, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Navy
Dates of Service: 1968 - 1972
Unit: Kilo Co 3rd Battalion 7th Marines
About Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who fought in it and who fought against it, leaving an indelible mark on millions of people.
To document how this turbulent time shaped life in the prairie region, Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will inspire Minnesotans and North Dakotans to remember and share stories, recognize bravery, honor those lost, express reasons for dissent, and foster understanding of the lasting impact of war.
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will shine a light on the experiences of the many North Dakotans and Minnesotans whose lives were changed:
• The men and women who served in Southeast Asia
• The families who were left behind, caught in social conflict
• The people who protested and, in some cases, resisted the war
• The refugees who fled their war torn country to make a new home on the prairie
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years premieres November 2017 on Prairie Public
and on demand on the Prairie Public YouTube channel.
Story Themes: Commendation, Corpsman, Draft, Enlisting, Kilo Co, Kilo Company, Medical Personnel, Prairie Memories, Purple Heart, Reunion, The Vietnam War Years
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