VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Sgt. Robert Daniel Vance, Vietnam 1967, Infantry, 3rd Marine Division.

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[@michaelreichert9061]

Thank you for recording these interviews they are all amazing. Why are some of these just now being published after many years? Just curious.

[@georgejones5960]

Welcome home Sgt. Robert Daniel Vance, God bless and thank you for your service!

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless you and thank you for your support!

[@billyfier1326]

semper fi, - co. "I", 3/7 , in country april 1967, welcome home brother, remembering those of us who did'nt make it back.

[@PB-oj6jd]

Thank you for your service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@pappy017]

Thank you, Sgt. Robert Daniel Vance! Thank you, Mr Larry Cappetto!!

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

Thanks for your service Mr. Vance. God bless and happy holidays Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless you, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@laurence1643]

I agree with Vance 100%. USAF 66-70 weapons and munitions specialist.

[@mikeg6042]

Sergeant Vance, my brother was wounded May 16th 1967 in operation Hickory. I haven’t watched your video yet. I’m a Vietnam combat veteran myself. I have a problem dealing with depression and anxiety from my time in Northern I Corps during Operation Lam Son 719 in 1971. My brother was hit by a mortar. He was a 60 gunner and his AG was killed by the same mortar as the one that hit him. They were just outside Con Thien when hit. He was E Co 2/26 marines 3rd division. He remembers Lt Kennedy being wounded. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’m a veteran that spent so much time between Quang Tri and Khe Sanh but he has opened up to me about the day he was wounded. Trust me, one of the last things I ever want to relive is my time in Vietnam. He seems to enjoy discussing the day he was wounded in great detail. His name was John Garrison and I think his AG was Lcpl Owen Barry. Sir, I don’t know too many of us who weren’t affected in some way by our time in that place. Every day of my life memories of that time are at the front of my thoughts.And nearly every day my brother brings up his time. Especially that day he was hit by that mortar round. During my time in that area around Khe Sanh we spent a couple months dodging incoming rockets and mortars and were ambushed often out on QL 9. It was no place I’d ever want to go back to. So, now it’s time to watch your video. I hope you’ll understand if I don’t finish it but I’ll give it a Quick Look.

[@joycecogdill9797]

Welcome home and thank you for your service. This interview was awesome. So many of his thoughts at the end align with my views!! Thank you, Larry.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. Thank you for watching!

[@TheGainfather]

Thank you for your service and sacrifices SGT! I can agree with you even today on most of the things you've said. We need to make our country great first before we send out help to anyone else. We're all tired of greedy corporations and politicians. I think all politicians should have served in the military. God bless America, and all the veterans that have served.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree my friend.

[@rickhaddix6847]

Thank you for your service, Sgt Vance.

[@fredselbman3319]

Although I wasn’t old enough to fight in Vietnam, I was a Marine Infantryman ( 0341) with 3/9, 2/4, and 3/7, 1979-83, however I did serve with many who did, welcome home brother, and thank you for your service ! 🇺🇸 Semper Fi Brother

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelgrimes1131]

Semper Fi Marine! From a Marine Brat! Thank you for your service! Semper Fi!

[@harrymarshall4625]

Robert and I THINK EXACTLY ALIKE. Very proud that we are both from Virginia.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Harry, you are a blessing to my work and our Veterans. Thank you!!

[@TheGainfather]

@@harrymarshall4625 no matter what the propaganda news says, a majority of us feel the same.

[@Dirtywesterner]

My father was in the Marines and in Vietnam a year later, I didn’t serve but I tried to enlist during “the surge “, I hope he gets in touch with the Marines who were wounded that day and I hope he can get some relief and closure from knowing that it wasn’t his fault. Mr Cappetto I would love to conduct some interviews I’m a history nut and I know a lot of veterans!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Feel free to reach out to me via my website. larrycappetto.com

[@Whiskey30]

my dad was a marine during the Vietnam war 3rd marine's tom cat's division Air wing he was a helicopter crew chief and mechanic in Danang and chu li. he was there 1966 to 19 67. I still have his diary about his time there. he was not infantry, but he did see combat at least according to his diary.

[@thomaseglin7103]

My father was in the rockpile in 66/67 India company 3rd Battalion 4th Marines. Fighting the 324th B division, it was hell that these brave men fought in. I spent 3 years in Iraq and can't imagine the rockpile. God bless 🙏 our Military

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless your Father Thomas.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Welcome home. Thank you sir for my families freedom. Thank you. John.

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You Sir........for everything.........God Bless You.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

This lady friend was pretty on top of it...gotta love that..most ppl wouldn't mention it to someone

[@florenciomartinez3695]

Thank you for your service,,,,

[@VoicesofHistory]

You're welcome, God bless you!

[@AlvinUselton]

Thanks Larry perfect timing ⏱️ I was just sharing with others all about you and your channel. Amazing timing.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I am glad you are enjoying the channel Alvin. Thanks for sharing it too. God bless you!!

[@AlvinUselton]

May GODS RICHEST BLESSING BE YOURS BROTHER ❤️🇺🇸

[@phillamoore157]

One of the best on social media. I’ve recommended Larry to Fox’s Patriot Awards a couple of times. Hegseth used to do it, but I think Hannity is doing it now. But, Larry has the award written all over him, but it will take more than just me to recommend Larry. So, I’m trying to get the word out to all of Larry’s fans to send Fox a short note recommending Larry.👍🇺🇸

[@DDYTFJB-wy9fb]

Sgt. Vance, I agree with you! Welcome home, Marine!

[@reginaldsmallhausen8871]

Sergeant Vance..Congratiulations on being a great man!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Reginald. Good hearing from you again.

[@g.jasonlancashire9332]

Thank you both... sir you are the person needed in our congress - either house or senate. WOW is all I can say

[@reginaldsmallhausen8871]

God bless you Larry Hope you are well1

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Reginald. By the grace of God I am continuing on with this journey. Thank you for thinking of me.

[@CasualDreamer27]

That’s so awesome that you have footage from your time in. It all seems like a dream now to me.

[@guymcmullan9297]

Take your thoughts captive

[@aldousbrawndo996]

Praise Christ our Lord

[@only5186]

My stepfather is a Marine who fought with Hotel Battery Artillery in 67! He's been my hero since my mother met him! I'm very fortunate to still have him around. Though his hearing is now shot from running 105s till the barrels glowed over and over again. The sad thing about his hearing going is his still a very sharp man but can't participate in conversations as he normally would if he's on the peripheral of the people holding it. He's gotta be right there by ya or it gets passed him. 😆 he's got a sense of humor about it which is what I love most about the old school guys. Foot in a bear trap?? Hell ya got another one! Quit bitchin😂😊

[@myronbenware4452]

That is the big problem with Vietnam Veterans. One day they were in the bush killing people and the next day they were on their way home if they were lucky. They did not get any time to adjust to normal life.

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

Robert is Hard to the Core.

[@cmo0429]

Amazing story. I'm wondering however how he got out of that situation where his squad was wiped out without being totally overrun or taken captive

[@jonhenson5450]

Also RIP Mike Andries E 2/26 Hoi An to Khe Sahn

[@Otis-m6p]

I wish you would have just asked him to describe what happened that day.

[@Blap552]

❤🫡

[@lonnywhite1927]

this man must be at least 76 years old to be 19 in 1967 not 62 ! fucked up timeline !

[@Cab520]

Noticed other in story. Squad would have been with more of unit,not alone. Question details.

[@Liverpool-1892.]

This was filmed in 2008. Fucked up math lonny.

[@dgar1010]

100%

[@craigcrawford6749]

Man, would love to hear about Cuba too. Support for the Bay of Pigs? Or just stationed at Guantanamo?

[@boondocker7964]

I was "just stationed at Gitmo" in '66 for 4 months on Leeward Point, before going to RVN, came back from RVN in '67, assigned to a BLT for a Carrib cruise, came back to Lejuene, got orders for Marine Barracks Gitmo, did 9 or so months there got orders back to Lejuene in '69, took an early out in April '69.

[@fredmonahan3627]

It begins with a Marine or Sailor writing down all they remember from duty in GITMO. E-4 India Co. 3/2 (9/67 to 1/68)

[@walterdampier1935]

Of the eleven casualties sustained by your squad between May 16, 1967 - May 18, 1967, four of them are on the wall.

[@craigcrawford6749]

@@boondocker7964 I didn't mean it in any negative way. Just, meaning only that one place.

[@Cab520]

Bay of pigs was 1962 not 1967. I was in the 2nd marine division which is the division that went. Robert did not serve bay of pigs. Lost the whole squad in Vietnam.

[@Cab520]

I have questions of this one,don’t believe.

[@EpikPotato123]

Most comments sound like me. Combat engineer

[@EpikPotato123]

Marine

[@FrancisSullivan-j7t]

What a MARINE!!! MY GOSH, I Agree 100% if you go to another country or turn your back on this GREATEST of Nations in it time of need,GET OUT and STAY OUT..GOD BLESS THIS MARINE!!!! SEMPER FI!!! MARINE!!! GOD BLESS YOU Larry!!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Francis!!

[@richardelias2674]

Semper Fi, kilo 3/5. Medically retired after my tour.

[@_.-266]

If he's 62yo. That means he was born in 61 or 62. How old was he when he went in? 12? Maybe 13?

[@VoicesofHistory]

All of my interviews are timed stamped at the beginning of the video.

[@lonnywhite1927]

his age and timeline in vietnam do NOT match ?

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

The interview took place in 2008. That makes him 78 in 2024.