CPT Charles Klipstine

CPT Charles Klipstine

Dates of Service: Jun 1968 - Jun 1984
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Commissioning Source:  ROTC, Jun 1968

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Night Time Supervisor for the Department of Traffic and Parking at Ohio State University Was a District executive for Boy Scouts of America, 2 years; Taught high school 32 years. Retired 2007: Adjunct faculty at college 07-Present: Inducted into the International Thespian Society Hall of Fame, California branch. Authored a book on Viet Nam, "Gladiators Playing to the Six O'Clock News"

Military Experiences

Jun 1971 - 1984
Was on call for service but never called up. Resigned commission in 1984.
Jul 1971
Commander of Agressor forces
Two week summer training. Organized an agressor force for an FTX being carried out by a Commo Company.
Nov 1969 - May 1970
S-5, S-4
S-5- Psychological/Civic Action Officer for Bn- Worked with ARVN, Kit Carson Scouts S-4- Deactivated the Bn as the 1st inf. Div was sent home.
May 1969 - Nov 1969
Platoon Leader: Mortar Platoon LD; XO
Mechanized Platoon Leader Mortar Platoon Leader XO of Company Combat Awards- CIB, 3 Bronze Stars with "V", 3 Army Commendation Medal with "V"., Purple Heart, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1979 - 1982

San Jose State University

Master's Degree, IT in Radio/Television

1970 - 1972

1963 - 1968

Ohio State University

Bachelor's Degree, Art - Education, Speech and Theater

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