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William Curman: A Dare

A neighbor told William Curman not to become a paratrooper. Young William took that as a dare, so he joined the paratroopers and ended up fighting in Vietnam. Soon after joining the paratroopers, William realized his neighbor was warning him, not daring him. This is the story of what happened to William in Vietnam and beyond.
Photo of a young soldier holding a bird.

William Curman in Vietnam

Vietnam Veterans Against the War group at a protest.

I was a paratrooper infantryman, 173rd Airborne Brigade. They sometimes used to say, "Death from above."

Black and white photo of paratroopers in Vietnam.

Biographical Details

Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Military Service

Military Branch: U.S. Army

Unit: 173rd Airborne Brigade

This story was produced by KSMQ's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam Team.

Story Themes: 173rd Airborne Brigade, Infantry, KSMQ, Paratrooper, Video, Vietnam Veterans Against the War

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