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Why This Soldier Had a $1,500 Bounty on His Head During the Vietnam War | LRRP Veteran Interview

The Vietnam Experience

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After enlisting in the Army in 1968, Eric Dalke volunteered for Long-Range Reconnaissance and served with Company K (Ranger)/75th Infantry in Vietnam. He survived 33 missions behind enemy lines with LRRP and received a Bronze Star with “V” device for valor.

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20 Comments

@MichelMello01 2 years ago

I'm 39, not a vet, not american, but I wish I could spend a whole afternoon listening to this man, and not just about war stories. "I just wanted to get my GI bill, fly and save money to buy a ranch, which is what I have now", "we exchange christmas cards all the time". The way I see it, he really knows what are the most important things in life. Thank you for your service, sir.

@alandobb950 3 years ago

Im from the UK but all you service personnel who served in Vietnam, get my upmost respect.
You were all heros.

@Jarhead0331 3 years ago

As a Marine Combat Veteran my favorite people are NEVER actors, athletes worthless individuals, it’s the Combat Vets from times past. The Vietnam Vets, Korea, WWII and on. Greatest people to walk this Earth.

@anthonycheaford1962 3 years ago

That's perhaps the best veteran interview I've watched - made me laugh at loud, be wide eyed with respect, and hushed in Remembrance too. 33 LRRP missions is incredible - I take my hat off to Mr Dalke

@jackson24241000 3 years ago

You can see the pain in his face, the way he speaks, and there’s no bravado. Thank you for your service sir

@Freeman-Dl70 3 years ago (edited)

Theres a special place in my heart for these Vietnam vets! No prior time in history had our young men come home and been so mistreated by anti-American traitors. Edit: youve earned a new subscriber

@MichaelRobertson-i8f 3 years ago

I lost all my friends to Vietnam in 1968 that I had grown up with. I was in a motorcycle accident 2 days before I was to be drafted. In 1973 I met an Individual who was a LURP and he told me the story of his life while in Country. Our Soldiers are the Very Best in the World

@youdaman5069 3 years ago

My sister recently married a guy who was born and grew up until 15 in Cambodia. His father was involved in the Vietnam war for the U.S.A. side and that is why his family got out in 1976. He’s a good guy.

@arthurbrumagem3844 3 years ago

He is 100% right about “ after the firefight “ when your mind kicks in. Being busy in the fight overshadows other things especially if your buddies are getting hit.

@iw1149 3 years ago

To all the Nam vets on here,,,I truly thank you for the sacrifice and the service you did over there. To me you are all American Hero's...

@bhall4996 3 years ago

I love hearing stories from real American Men.
Humble. Brave. Their lives are worth so much

@kennylavay8492 3 years ago

You did what you had to do, have no remorse glad you made it back.

@backpackingireland8624 3 years ago

Brilliant account. So vivid in this man’s mind . Much like all the veterans of all conflicts, burned into their memories. Respect to this gentleman and thousands others . ❤️🇮🇪☘️

@thomasrhettkee 2 years ago

What an amazing American. How lucky are we to have people like this man to have served our country. I'm grateful to have seen him speak.

@markmanleyH2Oactivity 3 years ago

This is a good example of a veteran who knows what he has been through AND still has his s*** together >>> >>> well done!!!

@geoffreyharbinson2488 3 years ago

Reminded me of my Dad so much. He would tell a story and he would stop it was as if had gone somewhere in his mind .Then continue.The best interview I have ever seen

@gyurmethlodroe1774 3 years ago

He goes back time and again...we can see it in that lost look

@davidphelps7763 3 years ago

I was a LRRP team leader with Co D Ranger 75th Inf in III Corp and worked the catchers mitt and the parrots beak.. I was showing my wife this video and pointing out that this veteran was back in country sharing his story.. I know I was listening to it.,, I. Was a 20 year old Sgt talking to aloft aircraft, calling in 155 artillery and airstrikes.. What a time we lived in and responsibility we carried as youngsters.. I am now 74 years old and remember my missions as though they were just last week..

@maryspeight2840 3 years ago

R.I.P. Joe Thompson . 101 Airborne LRRP ✊ G. Speight

@Rick1dat 3 years ago

A friend was in the LRRP we'd set in local Duncan Donuts shoot the breeze with 5-6 guys over coffee. After several months when it was just him and me I asked him if he was a LRRP and he said yes . Because of what he'd say about being in Vietnam. We don't see each other very often but when we do it's in a store in town and talk for 15-20 mins.