PFC David Gettman

Army | Armor Crewman

Dates of Service: Jan 1972 - Feb 1975

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Born, raised, and retired in Tacoma, WA. Still live in the same house dad bought 70+ years ago with his GI Bill after WW II and the Korean War. 80% service-connected disability.

Military Experiences

Jan 1974 - Feb 1975

Armor Crewman

C Troop, 1st Sqdn, 2ACR | Bindlach, Germany

Driver of platoon leader's M-551 Sheridan. Patrolled the West German border with Czechoslovakia. Involved in a huge explosion 07/25/74 in Inzendorf, Germany. Recommended for the Soldier's Medal by my platoon leader 1LT Andrew Stilley for saving SSG Warren Brow's life when he was on fire. No witnesses, so didn't get the medal. ETS'd while on the border at Camp Pitman.

Oct 1973 - Jan 1974

Duty soldier

HHBtry, 3rd Bn, 59th ADA | Hanau, Germany

Duty soldier at a Hawk missile battery. AWOL twice. Roommate was the biggest heroin junkie in Europe and company clerk was Perry Watkins of "don't ask, don't tell" fame. Google his name!!!

Sep 1973 - Oct 1973

Duty soldier

B Co, 385th MP Bn, 15th MP Bde | Heilbronn, Germany

Hard labor details while in custody. No charges filed.

Mar 1973 - Aug 1973

Senior patrolman

B Co, 385th MP Bn, 15th MP Bde | Neu-Ulm, Germany

Best duty station. Too much fun and got in a lot of trouble.

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