[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I realize that the Vietnam Era is defined as being from 1961 to 1975 but I’ve known plenty of Vietnam vets and not a one ever called themselves a Vietnam Era vet.

[MacNaughton]

15 I realize that the Vietnam Era is defined as being from 1961 to 1975 but I’ve known plenty of Vietnam vets and not a one ever called themselves a Vietnam Era vet.

Correct. Just like my father was a Korean War era vet who served (1950-1953) in the 508th ARCT while stationed stateside the whole time at Ft. Benning.

[Laslo Fripp]

I think the Vietnam era began in 1959. That’s the earliest date on the Wall.

[McGruff]

I’m a Vietnam Era vet but I don’t normally claim it because I got lucky and missed out on going to Vietnam by about 2 weeks. My two older brothers weren’t so lucky but came home ok.

[meatloaf]

I don’t claim being a Vietnam vet since I believe that belongs to those with in country service. I was in the Navy during that period but not in or near Vietnam.

[ABN 505]

I never heard anyone from my Fathers generation call themselves a WWII era vet.