Carl H. "Skip" Bell IIIs interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center pt1of2
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- We welcome your comments on this interview at VeteransHistoryProject@AtlantaHistoryCenter.com
Catalog number: VIS 201.0735
In part one of this two-part interview, Skip Bell recalls his experiences serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He describes growing up as an "Army brat;" basic training; Ranger School; and being sent to Vietnam two weeks after the birth of his first child. He recalls his first impressions of Vietnam and patrolling the "rocket belt" for a Bob Hope USO show. He describes his first combat experience providing support for a convoy; displays photographs of his armored personnel carrier; and describes their living and sleeping conditions. He recalls in detail the enemy tunnels they investigated and describes the "Rome plows" and defoliants that were used to clear the area of plant growth. He remembers the scorpions, snakes, and ants they encountered on their patrols. He recalls returning from Vietnam, teaching at Fort Benning, Georgia, and deciding he wanted to become an Army aviator. He describes that process and his second tour to Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He recalls many incidents during his second tour, including flying province support missions and working with the New Zealand Army. He describes in detail his final assignment in Vietnam, flying with a variety of helicopter crews to create an "operational report lessons learned" document. The report informed later training for helicopter crews based on the kinds of enemy tactics used in various geographic areas of Vietnam. He recalls meeting and marrying his wife of 43 years, resigning his active duty commission, and serving in the reserves for the rest of his career. He describes his work setting up an Army command and control system in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield; living and working conditions there; and the Saudi culture. He reflects on his military service and his regard for all veterans. 
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The side noise from the interviewer is priceless
This Man is a National Treasure !!!
The falsely made laugh spoiling it for me
Outstanding interview of a (retired) officer and a gentleman.
Welcome Home. Thank you for sharing your amazing stories. I'm so proud to be from Georgia myself. I'm a Navy Veteran 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️⚓️
Good man Skip. God bless you.
Thanks for your very interesting service. Welcome home. A Vietnam Veteran I Corp 1967-1969
Thank you for your service sir !🙏🇺🇸🎉
I have listened to dozens of stories from your Vietnam veterans program and this was hands down one of the best. My dad was a Canadian veteran who done time in the Korean War and continued on for 25 years before retirement. I reflect fondly on his stories and after listening to some of his escapades would have to concur "you have to love soldiers ".
What an incredible man and an incredible leader. War has left its mark on Skip what a human being, I salute you sir.
Thank you sir for your service GOD Bless you
Thank You for your service sir!
This was very interesting. Thank you ! His memories ring true, as I was also with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam from Sept. 67 until Oct..68.
Thank You for your service sir
OMG SIR I LOVE YOU, I BELIEVE YOUR STORY AND WOW YOU SHOW LOVE FOR YOUR MEN YOU LOST , THANK YOU
What a man. What a life of service.
Awesome interview, learned a lot. Easy to follow.
a verry remarkalboll man GOD bles him and welkom home
Best interview ever! Thanks to all for bringing this jewel to us!
One of the best. Thank you
From Armor to Cobra , he's a badass !
Great interview from a great american!
This Man is the reason I am PROUD to call myself an American.........Love Joe Galloway Too.
Wow!!! What story, I’m Canadian I was 12 at the time of the Vietnam war during that era I never had a clue about the Vietnam war And what was going on Around me. However I have become Addicted to these Vietnam war stories I don’t know why but they fascinating me.
They shouldn't.
Someone needs to make a movie or write a book about this man. I also hope he gives more interviews.
Great man,great man
This KIWI says thank you so much for preventing communism spreading down our way...
Kiwi,s are so good at supporting our allies!
I recently found out an Uncle was in Nam and one of his missions is detailed within a book written as an NZ Documentation of our participation in Global Support....war related..
You may well have worked with him....
But, i only just found out about his service, as, like many, you havent spoken of the Vietnam Experiences.
Thank You Sir For Your Service, intelligence and humour in recounting the good, the bad and the ugly of Nam...
So enjoyed listening to your tales...
💞✌️🙏
How this man Carl Bell was able to remember the amount of people's names while he was CMDR for two weeks is beyond anything I have ever seen. To have learned these people's names, let alone recall them yet while this interview is being held is just amazing. I was in Viet Nam and my first assignment was infanry soldier in C Company 2nd Battalion 327 infantry for a period 4 or 5 months and I dont recall one person's full name. First of all being in the jungle, we didnt have conversations to speak of because stealth was so important. After that assignment I had been sent to the mortars with E Company , I was with those people for another 2 months or so, and I dont recall one name with them either.
Great interview, greetings from Europe 🦉
What a great guy! Fascinating insight. Thank you for your service Carl.
We all think about good/bad calls and what if’s. I think if you don’t you’re not normal. Thanks
Oh man, a leg Ranger, I’ve heard of them but never seen one. I was assigned to Artillery school as a new lieutenant and requested both Airborne & Ranger school (1990) and got denied because I was headed to a 155mm (M-109A4) self propelled unit. I was destined to be a redleg for the rest of my service.
GREAT MAN HAD A COUPLE OF FRIENDS WHO WERE ALSO IN VIETNAM ONE FROM IRELAND THE OTHER FROM THE USA
Nothing tests your metal like combat. Everything is random. Whether you live or die is mostly luck, but you still have to do your job. War is insane. Welcome home sir. I Corp '66.
What a tremendous warrior. Saluting you Sir!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A most interesting interview! Thank you Skip and History Center
I meant to say great man great story
CARL H SIR, YOUR STORY HAS A PHOTOGETIC MEMORY, YOUR SO GREAT TO REMEMBER AND WE HEAR AND SEE YOUR PAIN THE MEN YOU LOST IN YOUR WONDERFUL STORY, WE KNOW THANK YOU SIR FOR SHARING YOUR STORY OUR NATIONS TRUE HISTORY , I AM ONLY A VET DURING PEACE TIME BUT THANK YOU BROTHER VET BUT IT IS FUN TO LISTEN TO GREAT VETS STORIES LIKE YOURS
you can almost smell the breath of the interviewer....
One of the best interviews yet. Love the format. Recommend you reach out beyond Atlanta. So many more stories to tell. My Dad served Jan 68 thru 69.
Lol!! Save the beer!!! Lmao
Thank You SIR......for everything.
What this interview really needed was about 3 more people ruffling papers and more heavy breathing
We don't need to hear the questions, just the veteran talking.
What was his final rank?
General
War in Ukrainian that’s my favorite war
The pictures of the Cambodians are probably rare