I served with the 2d Bn., 506th Inf., 101st Abn. Div. in 1970-71 at the Battle of Fire Base Ripcord, March 12-July 23, 1970. I began as a platoon leader in C Co., and took command of A Co. on May 30.

For more info about Ripcord and the association, you can check out: www.herolibrary.org to find pages dedicated to the battle.

Best regards, Chuck Hawkins