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David Scherzer; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
After receiving a Purple Heart, Army infantryman David Scherzer found the emotional impact of his time in combat far outlasted his physical wounds.
The Army Infantry is known the "Queen of Battle" and that is because you tend to get to be the most intimate with the enemy. They're shooting directly at you... you're shooting directly at them...
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Moorhead, ND
Primary Location During Vietnam: Hue-Phu Bai, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1968 - 1970
Unit: Company B 2nd Battalion 327th Infantry
Specialty: 101st Airbourne Division Sp 4
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: Infantry, Prairie Memories, PTSD, Purple Heart, Queen of Battle, The Vietnam War Years, WIA, Wounded in Action
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