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An article in the months VFW magazine about my identical twin bother and I in Vietnam together which was an extremely rare occurrence. We were in the same division at the same time, 101st Airborne, Camp Eagle.
VFW Magazine June/July 2022 Page 22
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Vietnam War101st ABN
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Interesting article, You were only a little Northwest of where I was stationed at Da Nang in 1968-69. I currently live in Massachusetts and and actually went to college in Bristol , RI at Roger Williams University which Isn't all that far from You guys. I did enjoy going into Newport, RI which is a pretty nice area. I spend a lot of My Time in American Legion Post 208, Millis, MA the town I live in. Did 5 terms as Post Commander, current 1st Vice Commander and also Post Service Officer.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SFC William Farrell - ok, I had seen that museum but hadn't been inside yet. It seems however the reenactors from that Artillery Company have participated and appeared in many things including reenactments all over Rhode Island including events in Bristol, RI. Actually i think i'd like to see that museum and get together with You. There is so much great History in that area and so much too see. I have visited other places like Fort Adams in Your area. . My wife has cousins that live in Portsmouth, RI not far from You and had an Aunt and uncle there also and He was USN Retired.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SFC William Farrell - Just checked the Facebook Page for Your artillery company and saw You, LTC Farrell of that company in Your period uniform from the Revolutionary War era. One meber of My own family Lt. Colonel Ezekial Howe, was the Commander of the Militia Minutemen from Sudbury, Massachusetts that marched against and battled the British at Old North Bridge in Concord, MA on April 19th 1775. Two other Howe's marched with Him. (My Grandmother's maiden name was Howe of the Sudbury and Marlboro Howe's) That was My Dad's mother. The Sudbury Minutemen marched from the wayside Inn, (which had been Howe's Tavern) to Concord. The wayside Inn is the oldest operating inn within the United States.
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SFC William Farrell
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter - Well when you get down here, Ill give you a tour. I just had that uniform made about six months ago. I swore I'd never wear a uniform. Wore my Army one for 26 years, police, fire, cub scouts, boy scouts etc but when I became second in command I needed to.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SFC William Farrell - Guess I've had my share of different uniforms also, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts Military Academy, Civil Air Patrol, USAF, Police, Security and even an American Legion Uniform. I'd love to see Your museum.
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SFC William Farrell excellent article... both of you were Blessed to be that close together in Vietnam. Without us REMP'F...they would have been hungry & thirsty. :-) Thanks for sharing another story about you & your Brother.
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SFC William Farrell
Thanks SGT (Join to see). I flew door gunner occasionally so I was always a REMF! lol My brother didnt mean for that to be in the article.
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SFC William Farrell - no worries here... I was sent over Infantry 11B... however I ended up as the Supply Sgt. I never let that bother me... God just had a different plan for my life.
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SFC William Farrell
SGT (Join to see) - We all did our jobs Charlie. That's how I looked at it every time I applied for a full time door gunners position and it never came through. i guess God had other plans for me too.
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What a great life story! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for your and your family's service.
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