Dodgers World Series Ring and Purple Heart | Roy Gleason's Story #militaryhistory #veterans
On September 28, 1963 Roy Gleason got the opportunity he had waited his whole life for, his first major league at bat. he hit a double down the left-field line and eventually scored a run. The Dodgers would ultimately go on to win the 1963 World Series, earning Gleason a World Series ring.
In 1967, Roy Gleason was drafted into the United States Army and would serve in Vietnam in the 9th Infantry Division. While serving as point man on a patrol his platoon was hit by an explosive boobytrap instantly killing his machine gunner, wounding 6 other soldiers and wounding Gleason.
Hear Roy Gleason's whole story on our YouTube channel.
#vietnamwar #baseball #militaryhistory #veterans
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Видео Dodgers World Series Ring and Purple Heart | Roy Gleason's Story #militaryhistory #veterans канала American Veterans Center
In 1967, Roy Gleason was drafted into the United States Army and would serve in Vietnam in the 9th Infantry Division. While serving as point man on a patrol his platoon was hit by an explosive boobytrap instantly killing his machine gunner, wounding 6 other soldiers and wounding Gleason.
Hear Roy Gleason's whole story on our YouTube channel.
#vietnamwar #baseball #militaryhistory #veterans
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The American Veterans Center is a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to collect as many oral histories from military veterans of all eras with a special focus on WWII. During our annual American Valor show, we bring 20+ WWII veterans and scores of other veterans every year to honor their service and collect their stories. This is how we keep the actions from the service member who was on the ground alive in American memory. Help us continue collecting these amazing stories from our nation's heroes and support the American Valor production here: https://bit.ly/american-veterans-center
Become an AVC Patreon member to receive an annual calendar, early access to videos, exclusive content, and several other perks. This funding goes directly to the 501(c)3 that helps us capture more incredible stories with our nation's veterans: http://patreon.com/americanveteranscenter
For sponsorship inquiries email: avc@intheblackmedia.com
Learn more about the American Veterans Center: http://www.americanveteranscenter.org/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanveteranscenter/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AVCupdate
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanveteranscenter/
Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/americanveteranscenter?sid=youtubedescription
Видео Dodgers World Series Ring and Purple Heart | Roy Gleason's Story #militaryhistory #veterans канала American Veterans Center
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