The Dirty Eight

 

 

1968

 

1st Squad, 1st Platoon
Back Row L-R: George Johnsen, Walter Banks
Middle Row L-R: Unknown, Pat Torres (deceased), John A Harris
Front Row L-R: Dennis L Olson (deceased), Unknown, Bobby “Doc” Edwards
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John Harris, we are LOOKING for you!

Photo submitted by George Johnsen

Sgt John A Harris was a brave NCO that revealed a high spirit against the enemy in the RVN. He was a famous fighting man at Huong Tra on 24 Feb 68. Even under heavy enemy firepower he commanded a squad assaulting into the enemy line and destroyed a VC machine gun, contributing to the unit’s victory.

 

 

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