Vietnam Voices: 'You do what you have to do'
Billings Gazette
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Vietnam War veteran Dr. David Roberts talks about his experiences. Roberts joined the United States Air Force in 1965. He grew up in the Louisville, Ky., area.
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@austincobb6770 5 years ago
I am a marine vet and I enjoy listening to these men much much respect I wish they could get the respect they deserve
@sirflamedrop 6 years ago
What a lovely gentleman. I also liked the old guy.
Jk. This man served the people of Vietnam under the most horrible and challenging conditions, yet he brought good into the world in a time and place where it was so much lacking. He is truely an honorable and extraordinary man. Thanks Doc, you did good.
Jk. This man served the people of Vietnam under the most horrible and challenging conditions, yet he brought good into the world in a time and place where it was so much lacking. He is truely an honorable and extraordinary man. Thanks Doc, you did good.
@jackpack3506 4 years ago
Dr. Roberts reminds me of my Dad. Gentle strength and a wonderful humor and humanity. Thanks you for serving this great country, and making the world a better place in your journey.
@magnaviator 5 years ago
Outstanding interview. If the US (Truman speciically) had respected the vietnamese as people, the war never would have happened. National independence from the tyranny of colonialism isn't terribly hard a concept to understand.
@Chrisamos412 5 years ago
What a wonderful man, did amazing work with very little proper equipment. He acknowledges other people that he worked with, says so much of the character and humility of this great Dr and human being! Thank you sir, for your service and the good work you did!
@randallwalker2285 4 years ago
Wish they were more people in world like this man ....wish I was half man he is
@kennethprice5628 6 years ago
I am a 68 yo Navy Veteran who salutes every Vietnam Veteran I encounter...Thank you Sir for your service
@PittsFinest74 6 years ago
I listen to one these videos every night to go to sleep. Really enjoy listening to them.
@Danthehistoryman 5 years ago (edited)
His story is something straight out of MASH, when he talks about scrounging supplies I picture all of Hawkeye and Trapper's adventures trying to get supplies
@patriciawickholm3617 6 years ago (edited)
They didn't "win" that medal, they earned it. A delightful man with great stories!! Thank you for your sacrifice and service sir!! What ever became of the infamous Dr. Jones!??
@carlpresley9097 5 years ago
Love all the interviews. I was in Montana in 68 and 69. Going to vietnam in 69 70 71. USAF. I really didn't know about this doctor's experience. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for your interviews. I can relate to many of them.
@SCOTTSBLUFFSKER 5 years ago
The Doc is 100% right about unnecessary war. I spent the entire year of 69 there so feel that gives me license to add a little bit here. If you want to know the whole story of the Viet debacle, you should read "A Bright Shining Lie" by Neil Sheehan.
Vietnam Voices: 'You do what you have to do'
Billings Gazette
151,666 views
Vietnam War veteran Dr. David Roberts talks about his experiences. Roberts joined the United States Air Force in 1965. He grew up in the Louisville, Ky., area.