Vietnam War: Challenges of an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam S2E1
John Methsven speaks about being a Platoon Commander and Signals Officer in 7RAR during the Vietnam War.
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The Vietnam War was a tragic conflict that left countless soldiers with lifelong scars. In this video, Captain John Methven shares his experiences as a platoon commander and Regiment Signals Officer with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment that was stationed at the Australian base at Nui Dat.
It's an emotional account on what it was like to be a young soldier thrown into the jungles of Vietnam. He describes how he was changed by his experiences and the impact this would have on his life.
John has dedicated his life to fighting for the recognition of Vietnam Veterans and assisting veterans dealing with PTSD and the impacts of agent orange. John is the founder and curator of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum at Philip Island in Victoria Australia.
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