In the Company of Marines: A Surgeon Remembers Vietnam

James Finnegan recalls his year as a combat surgeon in Vietnam (1967-1968). He headed up a team of doctors in Khe Sanh during the 1968… read more

James Finnegan recalls his year as a combat surgeon in Vietnam (1967-1968). He headed up a team of doctors in Khe Sanh during the 1968 siege by the North Vietnamese Army that lasted from January to April. Dr. Finnegan, who was wounded during that battle, was awarded a Purple Heart medal and the Bronze Star for his service. This talk was hosted by the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC. close

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In the Company of Marines: A Surgeon Remembers Vietnam

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Program ID:
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Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 03, 2010 | 6:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 05, 2010 | 7:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Apr 03, 2010 | 6:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 04, 2010 | 10:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 05, 2010 | 7:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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