Philip Smith's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2018
- Catalog Number: VIS 201.0489
In this interview, Philip Smith describes his experiences in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He recalls his childhood and education as well as his motivation to enter the Army. He relates his entry into Vietnam and details experiences he had there. He reports on conditions there as well as working with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. He recounts his homecoming, how he feels about the media portrayal of the war, and describes his post-war career as a veterinarian.
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I was a pilot in the 48th AHC in 1971 with Phil. He was a good stick and more importantly a good man.
Thank you Mr. Bridges for your service and bless you Sir.🇺🇲
I agree - a good a man as can be found. And a terrific pilot. Thank you for your service and sharing with us.
Hello Mr. Bridges this is William, Philips grandson. I would like to say thank you for serving with my grandad but he has passed away (June 30th 2023)
@@WilliamSlye-vl6pp I was deeply saddened to receive your message about Phil's passing. I still remember the first time I met him in Vietnam. Grace and Peace to you and Phil's family.
@@billbridges1354 thank you sir
Thanks for your service! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!, thanks
It make me PROUD to live in a Country with MEN like you SIR !!......Thank You for your Service and Dedication to our Country during a very difficult time.......God Bless ALL of you Vietnam Combat Veterans and WELCOME HOME SIR !!
A man of many parts! Pilot, vet, boatbuilder, and now pilot/instructor. Strong sense of duty. The interviewer was very good. From the other side of the Pond, thank you for your service,
as a fellow veteran I salute you doctor. And the America we see today is not the one you and I were raised in it is so sad to see America in this shape
Thank you Mr. Smith on your observation on the vets.It's a shame how the media does just like you said,Welcome home!
Wonderful interview and man. Thanks
Duty honor country . This gentleman represents everything I believe in.
He is correct about age and reliving those gremlins. As a 30 year street cop in a large city, I now relive and recall lots of the misery I witnessed.
Wonderful
Another Hero! Thank you for your service. I love the stories. You have done a great job in your life and I'm very proud to be on your team.
Great story
True American Hero Bad Ass !!
Ahhhh GP mediums...know them well.
Anchorage to Viet Nam..NO...........Stop at Wake or Hawaii for fuel....LOL!
Officers never cleaned the latrine.
he was more talking about the smell
This guy agrees to be interviewed about his experience in Vietnam but won’t share his stories about what happened. This man was not interesting, boring and quiet frankly not a good listen.
It is a good listen although a lot is not said,but that was because of the incompetent imbecile conducting the interview that kept him from opening up and telling more of his story. If the interviewer was a Vet also or at least had military service there more than likely been more to his story,it's seen in many many other interviews that have Vets to conduct the interview....well except Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library with the old man conducting,he's just as bad as she is,and IDK if he was a Vet or not.
I went to high school with Philip. He died last week. Show a little respect. Just because he didn't want to talk about blood and gore war stories, you were bored.
@@mdp4440 I agree with you. We spent 4 years in veterinary school together. Occasionally, while studying together, one of those gremlins would peek through. He would share his recollection of a specific event with me; then he'd get back to the business at hand - getting on with life. He was a man of honor, compassion, and integrity. I will miss him greatly.