William J. Messner

Branch of Service: USMC
Length Of Service: 22 Years
Rank: GY. SGT.
Armed Conflict: Vietnam
Campaigns: (2) Dong Ha, Khe Sanh

Background and History:
Graduated Triton H.S. '65
USMC Boot Camp '66
Vietnam '66-'67
Camp Lejeune '68-'72
HQMC Arlington, VA '72-'79
NJ National Guard '79-'88

Experiences:
BN Scout, 3rd Recon BN, 
Disliked Carter's pardon of draft dodgers,
Only member of extended family to serve Armed Forces let alone in R.V.N.


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