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Jerry Sikorski: You never knew who the enemy was
You never knew who was the enemy or not because the Viet Cong didn’t wear uniforms.
Jerry Sikorski spent seven months in Vietnam from 1969-70 as a radar technician in the US Marine Corps. His service was cut short when a tragic family accident occurred. As the oldest of 14, he was sent home on emergency leave to help his family.
Although he didn't face protestors when he came home to his small town, but kept his service and tattoo that he got in Vietnam hidden until recently.
Vietnam 1969-70
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Duluth, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Da Nang, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Dates of Service: 1969 - 1970
Unit: 3rd Battalion 7th Marines
Specialty: Radar Technician
Story Themes: 3rd Marines, 7th Marines, Combat, Coming Home, Electronic Technician, Family, Radarman, Video, Viet Cong, WDSE WRPT
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