Vietnam Diary
Chapter Three

I have been to other places in Vietnam for short periods of time. I went to Vung Tahl to go before the E-5 board for Specialist 5. I almost got in trouble when I missed my chopper back to Phu Loi. My First Sgt., who was on the board, Said if I didn't get back that day, I s in trouble. Fortunately I made it back and Believe it or not, I made E5.

I was also at Binh Hoa for TDY training. I was there for a week. When stayed in tents. I don't recall more about being there at this time.

I was also at Chu Chi to see Bob Hope. We drew lotteries to see who went. I did get close to him when he went by in his jeep.I remember this place where Charlie would harass everyday with a few rounds and then run. Later they found out he had the mortar tubes buried in the ground.

My Uncle Dave was stationed at Zion, which was the next base over. I never did get to see him, but talked to him on the phone. Our First Sgt. gave me a hard time about it until he found out my uncle was a Master Sgt.

I was at Long Binh twice. Once I rode shotgun for the water truck. The second was when I left country. I believe I stated in the beginning, that I arrived in country on May 15, that was when I left the states. However I did leave Vietnam on May 15 ( my dads birthday) and arrived home on the same date because of the international dateline.

This ends my diary for now. My mind is starting to recall more as time goes on and I think about it more, which I haven't done too much in years. I know there was a lot of people who had it worse than me, but it didn't take much not to come home.Bye for now and I hoped that I haven't bored you too much. I found I do enjoy writing more on the computer then long hand even though I type slow.

Jim Benner