Wayne Gilchrest joins the Marines: Part Two of Two

On 14 May 1967, Sergeant Wayne Gilchrest encountered North Vietnamese snipers while his unit, Echo 2/1, was engaged in a heavy firefight. Here, Congressman Gilchrest discusses his experiences that day; and reflects on the Vietnam Memorial Wall.

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[jvintdogg]

I am currently with Echo 2/1. We are called the WarHammer now. I would like to get in touch with the Congressman if at all possible. I am sure the company would enjoy a visit from a former Echo Marine

[kgilchrest]

Hello, jvintdogg. I spoke with my dad about you and he is very interested to speak with a fellow Marine about shared experiences; especially with a fellow Marine from Echo 2/1! I watched your videos also. They are very moving. Thank you for sharing them.

[patogle]

Thanks Wayne.

[wacco4flacco5]

my old math teacher was his son

[SerenityFan117]

First, great vid

second, the guy with the radio at about 5:25 looks almost exactly like Radar from MASH

[resonate4fe]

@lockhughes

words of wisdom. thank you.

[shitpickle1128]

HAHAHA one marine fliped off the camera lol

[lockhughes]

Thanks for this.

My bro is Navy. Father & Uncle were Navy. My *grandfather* was Army. He died from service in *Afghanistan*.

I had family at *Waterloo* fighting *against* each other. "French" vs "English".

Most don't have to look far back to find military and conflict in their family.

Just a sad fact of human history.

Really we all live in a tiny fragile blue/green boat hurtling through a vast black void.

One day we need to put down our sticks and stones and flags.

[phil620]

Semper Fi Congressman, I was with fox 2nd.Btl, 5th marines on Operation Union ! and Union 2

[michscoutfo0861]

Real nice.

Semper Fi