Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
6:04 | Barney Barnum recounts his rising through the ranks during his time with the 12th Marines, and then eventually serving in Vietnam with the 9th Marines. In a village in rural Vietnam, one of his most defining moments as a Marine began suddenly, causing him to think on his feet. Part 1/3
Keywords : Pearl Harbor Officer training liaison officer battalion Vietnam Okinawa ships training infantry Lieutenant marines village ambush
Barney Barnum recounts the men he served with during that major firefight in Vietnam and some of the other influential people during his service and the events that came as a result.
Barney Barnum remembers his upbringing and one particular encounter at his high school that brought him to join the Marines.
Taking continuous fire from a rural village in Vietnam, Barnum had to use quick thinking to get the remainder of his battalion out of the sticky situation. Part 2/3
After the firefight, Barnum had to deal with additional sniper fire and acted decisively to keep his troops safe. After all of this, he got some news from higher up; he was going to be receiving the Medal of Honor. Part 3/3
Barney Barnum remembers a few of his most colorful excursions as a Marine. Navigating the Viet jungle proved a multitude of difficulties for his battalion.
Barney Barnum remembers having to bring the discipline down on his command and they eventually got the message. Being in charge of other people's lives was a lot of responsibility for Barnum.
