What was it like to be a Fort Sill in the late 60's?

Keith Yahrling — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:25:23 -0400

I'm the proud son of a Vietnam Veteran (1/11 How). My father completed his AIT (13B) at Fort Sill in 1969.

My father doesn't remember much of his time at Fort Sill. So I'm looking for Vietnam Veterans that are located in Lawton, OK and who were stationed at Fort Sill to gain a better understanding of what life was like there. I'm working on a photographic project that retraces the steps of my father and stories about what the base would be helpful.

I'll be in Lawton/ Fort Sill in late May 2018. If you or anyone you know might be able to help me, please send me a message.

Thank you and thank you to all those that served!

Response by Ken Kraetzer made Mar 23 at 2018 10:31 AM

Ken Kraetzer — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:31:56 -0400

Interesting, my Dad and Uncle were there in 1942 for training and commissioning. In Sept I am planning to visit Fort Sil prior to Army at Oklahoma football game. Best wishes on your project.

Response by SPC Diana D. made Mar 23 at 2018 10:46 AM

SPC Diana D. — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:46:36 -0400

Keith Yahrling I was actually born in Lawton. My Dad was stationed at Fort Sill back in the 60's and then when I joined the military I was living in Minnesota and I got stationed at Fort Sill in the 80's. I will ask my Dad what it was like for him. As for me I had a blast!! But then again it was like I was back home!! A lot of my relatives still live in the Fort Sill area.

Response by CPL James Stonehocker made Mar 21 at 2020 12:35 AM

CPL James Stonehocker — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:35:37 -0400

Ft Sill July 1969-Nov 1969.
Vietnam July 1970-May 1971