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Reporting for Duty in a Snow Storm
Christian Festvog was drafted in 1964 and felt so much that it was his duty to serve that he reported in a snow storm. He eventually ended up working in personnel for the 1st Infantry Division and spent most of his time rejecting requests for transfer.
I was mainly in charge of rejecting requests for transfer, so I had plenty of work to do.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Lakeville, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1965 - 1966
Unit: 1st Admin Co
Specialty: 71K20
Christian's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair.
Story Themes: 1st Infantry Division, Basic Training, Christian Festvog, Enlisting, First Infantry Division, Fort Leonard Wood, Lakeville, Lyndon Johnson, North Dakota, Personnel Management Specialist, State Fair Interviews, Watch
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