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Mike Pomakis | 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines - Marines

9:18   |   It was during Operation Desoto that the forward observer asked radioman Mike Pomakis if he'd like to go on a special reconnaissance patrol with him. They crept quietly into a village that they suspected was occupied by the NVA. It sure was.

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