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Sinclair Stickle

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Sinclair Stickle had convinced himself that the Chinese artillery fire would never zero in fast enough to get him, then he saw a first round take out several GIs. His new outlook became one of fatalism. He had no great fear, but he thought he wouldn't make it out alive. One surprising thing, the draftees in his unit did not shirk at all. They got the job done, even though they didn't want to be there. (5:06)

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Sinclair Stickle shares his method for making sure his gun did not jam in a firefight. A little drop of oil. He barely noticed the weather since the winter of 1953 was nothing like the winter of 1950 in the mountains of Korea. Food was a big deal and everybody gathered around when someone got a package from home, hopefully with something nice to offset the WWII era rations. (3:55)

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Others in the 3rd Division had it worse than Sinclair Stickle, he says. He describes two battles that were intensely fought; the Battle of Boomerang and Outpost Harry. (5:38)

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Chinese artillery was zeroed in on the road. The only way you could make it was to floor it and not stop. Sinclair Stickle was in a truck barreling down that road when the shells started. What happened next made him think he'd had it, but the closest he ever came to dying in Korea occurred in a jeep and he wasn't even in combat. (2:43)

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The unit had just moved into reserve position when the order came to move out. They were going back on line in support in case of a Chinese attack. The platoon leader said they were going deep behind enemy lines on patrol soon, but then the armistice was signed and it was over. For Sinclair Stickle, the time between that and his discharge was worse than the war. (5:03)

Sonny Dellinger

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Raised from a military background, Sonny Dellinger joins the ROTC in college just as the Vietnam War is heating up. He is trained as a Battalion Surgeon’s Assistant and enters duty as a 2nd Lieutenant. (3:23)

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Dellinger is stationed at LZ Uplift, where he helps to stabilize wounded soldiers on their way to a nearby MASH unit. Life as a Medical Platoon Leader ranges from dangerous to uneventful, but his unit enjoys a degree of autonomy. (6:30)

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After witnessing the tragic loss of a brave soldier, Dellinger resolves not to get close to anyone in his brigade. He observes a fighting force that is held back by its leadership and its objectives. (3:22)

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Dellinger participates in the Medical Civilian Aid Program, which has him providing medical aid to local villagers. He documents civilian interaction in photos, where we see children clamoring for candy and polaroids. (2:50)

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Dellinger returns home to an unexpected lack of fanfare, and struggles with the adjustment of postwar life. He finds a rewarding career, where his experience in a field hospital helps him form a healthy perspective - and offer help to younger vets. (4:44)