Bekkering, George (Interview outline and video), 2005

Parker, Taryn (Interviewer)

Caledonia High School (Caledonia, Mich.)

George Bekkering was drafted into the Army after graduating high school in 1966. He served in the Vietnam War for one year, 1967-1968, as a light infantry soldier in the 198th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division. His division camp was based in Chu Lai, which is south of Da Nang. He engaged in many fire fights and received the Bronze Star with a "V" device for saving his Lieutenant's life during an ambush.

2005-06-02

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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