A Solider's Story of Corruption and Debauchery in Vietnam
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Köp båda 2 för 560 kr"i've known bruce for years and have always been intrigued to hear about his experiences in vietnam while serving his country. this will make a great movie!"
"the horrors and atrocities of the viet nam war have unfortunately manifested a selective amnesia relating to the brave men and women who followed orders and courageously served our country - heroes all of them. bruce lauer is firmly ensconced in this cohort."
"incredible story of courage against corruption during a controversial time in our nations history."
"a fascinating account of navigating the complexities of the war and the us army, while trying to do the right thing."
"the title had me at "debauchery," but an amazing story throughout to paint a vivid, personal picture of a tour in vietnam and the life of high character and accomplishment it formed."
"bruce's story is one of courage and inspiration to serve with excellence and face fear regardless of the possible outcomes."
"an engaging story of an american soldier in vietnam battling the consequences of doing the harder right over the easy wrong in a corrupt setting...with his life on the line."
"engaging story of a soldier serving his country in unusual circumstances during an unpopular war. a real story from a true hero and patriot."
"a captivating story of vietnam many may not know about and sadly i'm sure much of this continues today."
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CONTENTS
introduction
note from the author: disclaimer
preface
chapter 1
high school
ware's fancy fruit
working with thomas allen getz (tag)
classmates who went to war
joseph denig
david f. winder
david beard
chapter 2
bob jones university
the demerit system accounting
security
richland screw machine shop
thermo disc
the wax crew
marriage
graduation and dean lautenbach
chapter 3
price waterhouse f. bruce lauer
the draft
basic training hazing
private phillips
kitchen police
sergeant first class hammer
chaplain
craps
chapter 4
advanced training, fort lee, quartermaster school
chapter 5
vietnam
the combat center shit burning
chapel in a war zone seven days
photos
chapter 6
americal division arrival
sfc gardner
the club system vehicles
sfc rice
guard duty
short shotting
slot machines
bronze star
poker
cpa jon head
prostitution
a visit from two 16s and one 17
board of directors
entertainment
r&r
bob hope
my friend mcweenie
exit
chapter 7
fort benning, georgia
payroll mos at fort benning
next door neighbor - payroll
court martial of a captain
major stamp
court martial of a pfc
fatherhood
chapter 8
return to civilian life
price waterhouse
allen morris company
clark-biondi and earl starr
james vincent santomassimo
clw
career reflections
closing thoughts
appendix
statistics from the vietnam wall
glossary
acknowledgments/citations
about the author
about the publisher, tactical 16