LOU EISENBRANDT - U.S. Army Nurse, 91st Evacuation Hospital, Chu Lai, Vietnam, 1969 - 1970

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[@tommypasquale5150]

a real hero. a REAL woman. a real soldier. a real American. nothing else to say.

[@mnawrath]

A real American hero. I was in Chu Lai and went to the 91st Evac. They truly saved numerous lives of both sides and Vietnamese civilians as well. I could not have taken the 12 hours or more daily exposure to the tragedies of war they lived with for a year. Sharon Lane and all the nurses, doctors and medics of 91st Evan. are among the most underappreciated Viet Nam vets, but not by those they served, or who saw the work they did. God bless you all.

[@Murph68]

God bless her, I was medevac to the 91st Evac Feb 1971 with life threatening multiple gun shot wounds. If it was not for a beautiful Army nurse that came into the ward at the right time, I would not be here 50 years later. I wish I knew her name to thank her for my life….they saved so many of us, we can never thank them sufficiently.

[@robinjohnson6816]

Wow, what an amazing lady! Intelligent, bright, talented, patriotic, honest, decent, wholesome, beautiful, the list goes on. If we had more people like Lou in the world, it would be a far better place. Respect and thank you.

[@dizzy7859]

I like her a lot. She's blunt, honest and genuine.

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[@robertnelson2719]

I too served at the 91st all of ‘71. I was on a surgical team assisting surgeons in every form of trauma surgery. In fact, the hospital was completely destroyed while I was assisting the neurosurgeon during the last procedure ever performed at the 91st Evac. Typhoon Hester came ashore and obliterated everything in sight, turning most of our little buildings into matchsticks. What I remember about myself during that year was how I lost all feelings of shock about death and severe injuries, and wondered if I would ever regain those emotions. How would I feel when a family member or friend passed. The war most certainly changed me, and motivated me to not lose a single day in my pursuit of life. Lou is a wonderful human being, someone whom I readily understand and deeply respect.

[@susiesweet8003]

My sister nurse. 🥰 While you were saving lives in Vietnam, I worked in a stateside Vet's hospital, trying to rehab them back to a "normal" life back home. Without nurses & doctors like you...they wouldn't have made it back to us. 💖

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[@LeeONeill-f6k]

I served in Vietnam as an Aussie Soldier. I've also written a few poems, one being "Nightmare" relating to my experiences. I've since found that so many nurses have told me that they can really relate to this poem. I have nothing but the highest respect for these nurses and have also written a poem about nurses. God bless you one and all, I sincerely salute you and am grateful for what you do.

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[@jackpack3506]

Nurses are unsung heroines in every medical setting. Lou gets all my respect and I thank her for giving final comforts to the fallen young men. Her eyes tell her warmth, intelligence and her strong spirit to do her job over there! How can we say a true thanks to women like Lou.♥️

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

A real HERO in my book. An elegant lady, a great American treasure.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@michaelgoodman3202]

I absolutely love this beautiful ladies story. A true inspiration. God bless her 🙏

[@jvolstad]

I am a volunteer at my local VA Hospital. Our nurses are incredible! US Army Retired.

[@cherylepavlakis1081]

She is amazingly truthful and genuine.

[@patrickplemmons8826]

So glad I happened on this video. I was a Dustoff (medical evacuation) helicopter pilot in Chu Lai from August, 1969 to August 1970. My callsign was Dustoff 82 so I delivered many, many casualties to the 91st Evacuation Hospital and to Lou Eisenbrandt. Maybe some of the ones she mentioned. As she said, the hospital was on a tall cliff above the South China Sea, which made for an interesting approach and departure. Our helicopters were based at a heliport called Ky Ha, just up the coast from the hospital. Not too far from the 91st was the 27th Surgical Hospital, the other place we delivered our casualties. It's possible our paths crossed in Chu Lai but can't say I remember it. Also possible we met at Ft. Sam during officer basic, probably at the Pit! Anyway, much respect for Lou and all the other nurses in RVN, who were a Godsend for the guys who were hurt.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@jamesconner3437]

Thanks for your story which added another dimension to Lou's . Both of you were- no - ARE true patriots and all of us owe you our most sincere gratitude !...;))

[@taramcbride6725]

My husband was probably in your evac hospital - Ranger lrrp - 2-21-70- chest wound in Happy Valley. Sent to Japan for surgery and then home to US. Still doing fine! Thank you more than I can say.

[@RobertMcGowan-i7i]

Our admiration is unfailing, our gratitude eternal!!

[@SebastianButtigieg]

God bless you and all nurses. 🙏🏼🌸

[@thejerseyj5479]

My wife is an RN. They are special people and any nurse who served in war is truly a heroine. And in my opinion a nurse as pretty as Lou Eisenbrandt is a treasure to a wounded young man. Listening to her story is enlightening and fascinating. Thank you Lou for your service.

[@driftwood5551]

Beautiful lady !

[@jamespeterson5444]

God bless her and THANK YOU !!

[@louisguidry2401]

LT Eisenbrant THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE ON OF A KIND!!! I spent 2 weeks at the 91st in Oct 1971, you're replacemets took very good care of me. Spent some time at the 95th in DaNang and yall were TOP NOTCH CARE. I CAN THANK YALL ENOUGH FOR THE CARE I RECEIVED.❤❤❤❤ LOUIS GUIDRY 4/3 11th inf Chu Li C troop 1/1 Cav DaNang

[@ronryan8868]

Thank you with all my heart. Aussie vet 70/71.

[@panheadxp]

What a Beautiful woman and Treasure to our women Veterans. Such a powerful lady. Loved her 110% and I would be proud to have a wife a fraction just like her.

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[@RG-od8ri]

Pan Head xp: kind of a creepy comment.

[@panheadxp]

@@RG-od8ri If you think it's creepy to love and admire someone else, your the creepy on. GFY !

[@richardlong8014]

We all appreciated our female countrymen. Lovely woman. Brave, articulate, gorgeous. I hope you had a great life. One of us.

[@mikegordon4118]

Strong lady and brave

[@danl6933]

Ms. Lou, The world is a brighter place for having you in it. Thank you for your service and the care and kindness you gave to the sick and wounded who were under your care. Incidentally, you were a beautiful young woman and that beauty has remained with you to this day. God Bless you. Dan

[@lpd1snipe]

God bless these angels of Mercy. My sister was a nurse. People don't realize the emotional toll serving in a military medical unit took on these nurses and doctors. She broke down once and told me how hard it was as she watched these young men die when nothing else could be done for them. She dealt with PTSD until she died in 2021.

[@shellybastion9974]

Thank you for saving our dads. You did that, every damned day. Thank you.

[@Joseph-namvet]

I was in Chu Lai almost all of 1969 with Americal an army 198th infantry company. We constantly hit booby traps and most of my wounded comrades were placed on Hueys then sent to the 91st Evac. I attended the dedication of Women's Memorial in 1993 and met a nurse from the 91st Evac when I was there. Her first name was Cherl and she told me experiences that brought even to me to tears. That is all i will say for now. I was there when Sharon Lane was killed. Long story. I never ever wanted to ever go back to Nam.

[@briggscharleton6139]

Thank you for your service, Lou. I'm sure you left many souls with a smile.

[@dananderson47]

As a Vietnam Veteran ('67'68) I was very touched by Lt. Lou (not sure of her maiden name) in this interview. I was at the time same touched by her brutal honesty, her toughness and her tenderness. Although I was as not close to the horrors of war as she was, I could relate very much as she recalled her experiences in Vietnam. Moreover, like Lou I found the Vietnam Memorial a very spiritual place. I too know people whose names are on that wall. I visited Vietnam in 2007. Like Lou I hope to go back again. God bless the nurses and doctors who saved lives and to all who served in that difficult war. By the way, Great Salute!

[@jaybales3160]

Thank you very much for your dedication to our veterans while in the 91st. and now with school children. Your husband is a very lucky man. SemperFi

[@rickmeloche2997]

Lou , your truly an Angel along with all the nurses, Doc's & Medic's .What a total calamity to live in day in & day out . My high regards to you all . ❤❤❤❤😢

[@WACKO1123]

Nurses are angels on earth. Thank you for your service and being there for all you aided.

[@cattandneil1504]

All of these nurses are so articulate and intelligent. They seem like such great people. My Daddy did 3 tours there and fortunately never needed to be in any of the hospitals there, unless he went with one of his guys. Bless y'all! I would love to meet some of the nurses! They seem so down to earth and show such warmth!

[@seasalt3915]

Afghanistan veteran here, I've been watching a lot of Vietnam films, documentaries etc. Not too many Afghanistan interviews yet. These are great , what an amazing person, what a "babe".

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[@evilscience3164]

I takes a special type of person tobe a nurse, thank you Maam. My mom went to nursing school to become a WW2 nurse and thankfully she graduated in 1946 and the war was over.

[@davidhorozy4109]

Thank you for your service. I was convalescing at the 91st Evac. and what wonderful care was given. Thanks again!!

[@richardlong8014]

Touching story. Great woman. You can see the sadness in her eyes. She took as much of a chance as any of us and never got a day off. The interview is painfully reliving her experience. Kudos to all nurses. Brave, strong, courageous, compassionate heroes. Thank you for your service Mamn and all nurses.

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[@michaeless882]

Thank you -- Ma'am -- for your service and lives saved

[@Sandsculptor]

Thank you Ms. Lou Eisenbrandt for your medical services to our Vietnam War veterans from the Chu Lai area. I was in Pleiku for 4 months in late 1968, and the 71st Medevac Hospital was right next door to my unit. While I was there my cousin was wounded while working with the Engineer unit from the 4th Infantry in the Kontum area. He was wounded with shrapnel on the back side of his body when an RPG round hit their armored personnel carrier. He got a Dust Off ride to the 71st Medevac and was there for about 10 days. I went there about 3 or 4 times to visit my cousin while he regained his health. He and I see each other when we have family gatherings here in the South Central Pennsylvania area. So, again, thank you for your heroic work for our Vietnam War veterans and the people of Vietnam. Ironically, when the 71st Medevac closed up and went home in 1970, my unit, the 43rd Signal Battalion Head-quarters unit moved our HHD offices and enlisted men barracks needs to the vacated 71st Medevac Hospital complex on the south side of Tropo Hill. The barracks at the vacated 71st, were far superior to the Army barracks we had on the north side of Tropo Signal Hill. My best to you for all the good work you did for our fellow veterans during a very difficult time for our country and citizens...

[@colinpate3059]

Thank you Lou Eisenbrandt. She very graciously told this guy the truth and not all of it was what he wanted to hear and she wisely knew it. American soldiers have fought and many have died for all of our freedoms. So many think of their personal freedom first and not of the total freedom of our society. People forget that their freedom ends where another citizens freedoms begins. Patriotism has been stolen and the flag has been soiled, shredded and flown in vanity by many who see our country as only theirs. Those brown eyes saw men die for every Americans freedom, every race, religion and gender, the right to vote easily and without intimidation . I cried when she saluted. She is a real patriot.

[@jamesmccartney5731]

Just like most in Nam, so very young, and living through the horror of a war nobody there wanted, a heartfelt thank you for your service and doing what you could to comfort those boys

[@michaelgmoore5708]

She is really special. I was in the Fort Ord hospital with Illnesses,loved the nurses. This one is the most beautiful nurse I ever saw. I wish I knew her now. Very genuine and a really elegant lady. Super intelligent.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Not enough has been said that tells the story of the nurses in Vietnam. I’m just starting this video but wanna say thanks to each one of them and I hope they’ve been able to have full and happy lives. They certainly earned it. 👏👏🙏✌️

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[@jimw.4161]

This woman is a national treasure. She represents the very best of us. Thank you sincerely for your profoundly dedicated service - from a fellow Vietnam Veteran. You are appreciated more than you will ever know. You bring a terribly important message that all Americans (especially studenrs) need to hear.

[@jvee2901]

She is a hero! I thank all vets I meet in my travels. Thank you. When I see a Vietnam vet, I think to myself, what has that person seen or been through. I served during the cold war. Thank you again a god bless.

[@zaynevanday142]

Thank you for your service Lou from Australia 🇦🇺

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[@jameshimes3657]

One of the finest American women I've ever heard .....an honor to hear her....from a fellow Vietnam Veteran who flew out of country from Danang ..... via a body flight headed to Dover with 3 dozen flag-draped coffins....God Bless You, Lady

[@Rocketman88002]

I was in country from March70 to March71 up north at Phu Bai for about four months and rest of tour in Da Nang. I visited either the 85th or 95th Evac Hospital with a friend. One of those was in Phu Bai or Da Nang. I have a lot of respect for Army nurses. They are heroes everyone of them. A girl from my home town was an Army Nurse and served about the time I did. Very well done documentary. Freedom Isn't Free

[@Painless_H3ist3d]

What a wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing your story. Humble truthful and very interesting. Loved it

[@medic13601]

Sharon Lane was from Canton, Ohio not too far from where I live. There is a statue honoring her at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

[@michaelpiazza25]

I was sent to the 91st Evac. 9/17/68 after being treated at the 11th BDE aid station in Duc Pho. Nurses there treated me wonderful. They sent me to the 6th convalescence hospital in Cam Rahn Bay and then to 106th General Hospital in Yokohama Japan. I remember being at the 91st and most everything about it. They gave me a purple heart at the 91st and I still have my orders signed by LTC Eston R. Caldwell CO of the hospital. Lt. Lou Eisenbrandt said she got to Vietnam in June of 1968 and I guess did some training . She had not arrived at the 91st until after I left for Cam Rahn Bay.

[@dinoquintana4319]

Thank you for bringing up tattered flags.i had a incident at a storage place .I mentioned the dirty tattered flag and offered to buy a new one and suggested they take it down.a old boy ,looked like a hippy yelled at me and started threatening me.he got his ass kicked. Did not want that.our country is the best country in the world .if you fly the flag be proud .our flag is a shield and a beacon to everyone loving freedom even to the lovers in our country who don't deserve their freedom. Long live the republic the United States of America .God bless

[@moldyoldie7888]

Thank you for telling people of all ages of your experiences, particularly the young. Bless you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

You are most welcome, God bless you as well.

[@richardoldguy7673]

SHE WAS A 'BABE', THEN !! AND STILL IS !! STRAIGHT-FORWARD !! HONEST !! NO NONSENSE !! HER HUSBAND IS VERY LUCKY !! THANK YOU !! BE WELL !!

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[@robertpshaw]

I had a difficult time watching this to the end. Such a strong woman with a clear understanding of the people and circumstances of a horrible situation. I am glad Lou Eisenbrandt is in the world. I am a V Era Vet, but never served in Vietnam.

[@wayho7039]

I was a medic at the 85th evac hospital in Phu Bai. I was transiting through Chu Lai and stayed at the 91st . When the hospital was rocketed I helped carry the body of Sharon Lane. I have never forgotten her. When you mention her in your interview my memory flashed back . Thank you for your service and God Bless you.

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[@WilliamVincik]

thanks, from one of the wounded you helped over there

[@jtsterry]

Thank you! 196th 11B Twice wounded and sent to 91st Evac.

[@DrDale16]

Bless you, Lou. I was a "grunt" in the 11th LIB working off FSB Hill 4-11. I was lightly wounded during a heavy firefight with NVA in Nghia Hanh Valley on 3 Sep 70. We had no KIAs that day, but 14 of us were wounded ranging from lightly like me to several severe cases like a fellow grenadier who took an AK round to the face and went back to the States. I wound up riding out in the left-side rear seat on a bird filled with serious casualties. We went to 27th Surgical Hosp., which was pretty overwhelmed. I waited about three hours before someone came to treat me. I had a mild concussion, a separated right shoulder, a broken right collar bone and a single piece of shrapnel in the middle finger of my left hand. At one point, a nurse came in where I was waiting to be seen to get something out of a drawer. I asked her what the horrible smell in there was and, without looking up from what she was doing, said, "You." The doctor who treated me pulled the piece of metal from my finger and instructed the nurse to put a metal splint on it, put a collarbone brace on and put my right arm in a sling. An orderly then wheeled me over to the amputee ward, which was the only one left with open beds. The funniest thing that ever happened to me in the army was when Brig. Gen. Ted Metaxis, the asst. division commander, came up to my bed followed by a lieutenant carrying boxes of Purple Hearts and green protective covers holding the certificate and orders. He looked at me quizzically, then at the double-leg amputee in the bed behind him, and then at the GI in the bed on my other side who'd lost an arm above the elbow. Finally, he said, "Son, I'm the man who gives out the Purple Hearts. Where'd you get hit?" I pulled my left hand with the metal splint holding my middle finger extended and used that hand to point at my head as I said, "Well, sir, I have a concussion, a broken collarbone, a separated shoulder, and the doc took a piece of shrapnel out of my knuckle from the RPG that blasted me against a tree." The LT freaked out when I pointed my splinted middle finger at my head and dropped his armload of medals and certificates. The general chuckled, patted my left shoulder and said, "Glad to hear it, son. It could've been worse." He then turned to help the LT pick things up and handed me a boxed medal and a certificate cover, patted my left shoulder again, and then moved off to visit another patient. Two days later I was sent to the 6th Convalescent Center in Cam Ranh Bay and made it back to my unit in the field on 24 Sept. I finished my tour the following July, went to OCS in late '78 and became an armor officer. After my second successful company command, I was selected to go to graduate school and then teach military history at West Point. I retired as a major with a doctorate from Temple University in '91. I was hired by the company that published my dissertation to be their executive editor. In 1992 I attended the conference of army historians to present a paper on the army's black tankers in WWII. Who should I see in the second row as I began my presentation but General Metaxis. I stopped, caught his eye, and said, "Sir, do you remember giving out Purple Hearts at 27th Surgical Hospital in the fall of '70 and encountering a PFC in the amputee ward who flipped you the bird with his hand in a metal splint?" He laughed and nodded. "Well," I responded, "That was me!" He laughed again louder and the rest of the audience joined in. Two points I'd like to make after this discourse are that military nurses are remarkable women who bless the lives of all they touch and that life does indeed work in mysterious ways. . . .

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@DrDale16]

@@VoicesofHistory Sure. How do we make contact?

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[@robertreifert5984]

I was Army Infantry 196 Lt Infantry, Americal Division. I don't know if I met you but, it dosen't matter. Thank you for your service. I know that your face is the last thing that some of us saw. God b bless you.

[@weavvek]

She is an amazing story teller. The poise of her narrative was amazing. I watched her eyes and that gives you a lot of context. Up and to the left where memories are stored. You would never think this kind unassuming lady was a war vet. Great job

[@ronhaworth5471]

I want to personally thank all nurses, especially those that put me to sleep prior to surgery and we're there when I awakened during my time serving our great nation!

[@6412mars]

A true angel of mercy and patriot.

[@Kingwoodish]

Great video, my mother was a U S army nurse in WW2 and dad was a medic then in ETO. They met after the war in Amarillo and fell in love, married and mom died from breast cancer at age 44 in 1969. Dad is gone now, too.

[@keithad6485]

Thank you Lou for sharing your story. From a retired soldier Aussie Army.

[@carlbruhn1772]

What an incredible lady. At the 8 minute mark it seemed she was taken back by history. She answered the questions but she could have said so much more. Thank you for stepping up to the plate and telling it like it was. I tip my hat to you.

[@mwayne-yq7vy]

THANK YOU

[@timacoata7456]

God Bless you and thank you . You are a brave woman. I lost my dad august 1970 in Vietnam. My heart was touched by your story and I’m proud of every Vietnam veteran . You deserved so much more , but thank you all. 🇺🇸

[@edwarddraves7893]

God Bless You Lou and Thank You for what You did 🙏

[@pastorjimwalls5924]

As a former soldier that served in the Army Medical Corps (90-96), I absolutely loved this interview!! I salute Lou and all the nurses that served so faithfully in a war the American public never really understood. She seems to have a very grounded spirit. I truly believe that many of these videos should be compiled into a DVD format for future generations. Thanks a bunch for a great production.

[@stevetackett581]

My Dad is a Vietnam vet, so I’m interested in the war. Just got in from work, saw this on KZbin and gave it a try and I’m so glad I did! She is very clear, articulate and informative. She has a teachers gift, even though she’s a nurse.

[@ismaelsalazar7714]

How she can talk without showing emotion is WOW !!

[@nmfats]

What an absolutely beautiful person. How does one thank her for her service? Direct, professional, warm and thoughtful. I share her feelings about the Memorial and always, in passing, stop for a moment before the Nurses Memorial and give a silent word of thanks. It tore us apart for a time but I think we have come to realize its folly and remember those who served as good and decent people. Thank you for your service, Lou, and for the interview ...

[@Historyfreak-f7o]

This Vet sending my love, thanks and admiration to her. ❤️

[@lemongate4869]

What a great interview. . To all those who served, thank you. God bless you.

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Thank You for sharing your experience! I have read many books on Vietnam, but I think only one from a nurse view point, or a chapter in a book on a nurse experience.

[@paulstough2995]

Thank you for what you did! One thing I remembered from a Viet-Nam vet in AIT in Fort Ord, CA was that if you ever got wounded, you would remember the name of at least one nurse who took care of you in the hospital, and to this day I remember Patricia Shanahan when I was in the 27th Surgical Hospital in Chu Lai. Also, if you were working the emergency department on August 14 of 1970 you may have seen four men from D Company 1/6 of the 198th Brigade come into your hospital that day. The rest of us were sent to the 27th Surgical Hospital.

[@chinadave2854]

I can only imagine the carnage you have seen and how you live with it! You are truly an angel and a hero! Thank you for your service. God bless you and thank you to share your experience with us.

[@brianharrison8919]

Thank you for your service over there you really did make a difference very proud of you and hearing your story you are definitely a hero we need more people like you in this world my dad was in Vietnam from 65 to 67 door gunner uh-1 gunship helicopter

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Very good interview

[@charleshaggard4341]

Wow, this interview was 17 years ago and she would be in her mid 70s now. Thanks to her and all the vets who gave so much.

[@rickmacpherson1413]

An amazing women! May God bless you for your services in the Vietnam campaign!

[@Hawaiian80882]

God Bless You Lou!....God Bless you always!...

[@karldennis448]

Thank you. Family was there as medics. Brother in the field and an uncle at 24 field forces hospital in Long Binh. He was directing dusties carrying specific injuries to the right hospital. Brother was an SF medic in Nha trang. April 68 to March 69. Uncle Phil would say you're gorgeous.

[@andrewlong489]

Thank you for your honesty and compassion. You have all my respect!

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[@michaelamiss1828]

Thankyou. Aussie Vet🇦🇺

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless you Michael.

[@johnnyc.holmes4251]

“When they open the door to the plane in Cam Ranh Bay , you get a blast of hot overwhelming air and the sun is the brightest you’ve ever seen” Every person who went to V.N. Felt that way. I was a UH-1 Pilot “Huey” and 6 days from my DEROS I was shot while evacuating a pinned down squad of infantrymen. My buttock and my right leg were hit , adrenaline and the fact that I knew if we didn’t get the hell out of there under any condition regardless we are going to be slaughtered! My right leg was numb and I couldn’t do anything with it and the pain from my hip was beyond description ! the left seat pilot was panicking and starting to loose his confidence and I screamed at him to pull it together and max out! He did a beautiful lateral ascension had 180° at the same time so we were now headed for Camp Eagle and praying that we could get there. I called for the door gutter to come up tie a tourniquet around my leg because I could see my pant leg was totally covered in blood. Trying not to pass out we just kept pushing and praying I didn’t even check our fuel because I knew we were about to go bingo on fuel I just knew we had to get home. I radioed to the tower and they answered! I told them to have all the medical attention they could when we landed at the refueling pad we got several injured in the back and to KIA one of which I’m not sure if he were an American or a NVA. We saw the light of the giant helicopter control tower at Camp Eagle and made for the refueling pad and I just sat there white with no emotion whatsoever a strange feeling indeed. Mr. Thompson shut the helicopter down unplugged his helmet and took it off and went to the back and that’s about the time with the pain from my leg and hip turned on full blast and it was all I could do to not lose my mind. The medic that was with the Happened to him and went with them to take a bunch of wanted to a hospital near Quang Tri. But we went to Camp Eagle and I have no idea what the hospital number was or any of that. I do know that the medics came and unloaded everybody and headed to the treatment area. I don’t remember anything from then on except waking up in Manila the Philippines after I had had surgery on my spine and my hip and my leg but the nurse told me from reading my chart that I took almost more blood than anybody she’s ever heard of. But I recovered fine and eventually got to go home 30 days later than I had planned and I had to undergo rehabilitation at the Long Beach VA I’m sure the nurses saved my life.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Laquan, I regret not having ever met you. The story you just shared had my attention. Very gripping. Have you watched my film, "Vietnam Remembered?" It is my most watched documentary on my KZbin channel. Please let me know. I focus on the airmobile division and have interviewed many UH-1 Warrant Officers and crew. Please feel free to reach out to me. I'd like to hear more. WELCOME HOME!!! www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@catmando3250]

@johny c Holmes Thanks for sharing that. I think I held my breath the time reading it. I just missed the Vietnam draft. I turned 18 and the draft was stopped two months before. Everyone that served in Vietnam allowed me to stay home and go off to college. Georgia Institute of Technology class of 79. So I thank you for possibly saving my life.

[@paulbary9999]

What a marvelous woman. Like her husband I was a Field Medic in the USAR. Most of our nursing staff were Viet Nam returned nurses. As a group, these were some of the finest people I have ever known.

[@tkraft63]

Thank your for sharing Lou’s story - a counterpoint to those of combat veterans. I served from June 1969-June 1970 in a non-combat unit and have returned to Vietnam four times since 2000.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your service, Timothy. Great point you make in your comment. Thank you for watching my interview with Lou. Please feel free to share it. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can watch them we would be grateful. God bless you!! SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@MonkPetite]

Dana Delaney of the cast China beach looks a lot similar to veteran Lou. Thanks for sharing.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

She is wonderful, insightful of her experiences. Wonderful she goes out to speak. THAT’S what we need. People that have been there, done that. Compassionate individual. Thank You for your service

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Louise!!

[@TheGainfather]

A true heroes perspective. I'm glad to have one in my community. Makes me feel proud to be an American. I couldn't imagine the horrors they saw and had to deal with. Takes a special group of people to work on service members. Some of the unsung heroes that are overlooked because they're not on the "frontlines". But they're on a different frontlines that we couldn't imagine. Thank you for your service and sacrifices! God bless.

[@larryolsen9190]

Thank you for your service . B4/3 11th Brigade

[@odiesclips7621]

My God. Thank you for your service. You are an angel. Dan, USAF 1965-1973.

[@sluzardo5879]

what a great story, thank you for sharing...

[@RO-dj8dp]

U.S.M.C. Nam Vet here. Always remember it's hard to fight an enemy that doesn't wear a uniform.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree Rod. Thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME!! Thank you for watching my interview with Lou. Please feel free to share it. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can watch them we would be grateful. SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@mikemarcyes6265]

Thank you. This has been touching and extremely and informative. I am a teacher and you have provided me with a new perspective on the Viet Nam war. My best.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Mike, where do you teach? I take my documentary series into schools. I have a one hour program for students and do online lectures also.Thank you for watching my interview with Lou. Please feel free to share it. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can watch them we would be grateful. SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@donaldplagge9675]

Great, well done, thank you Lou for your service, one of the best interviews I have seen. Thanks for your continued support to our Veterans and the Vietnamese people. I am a Udorn RTAFB Veteran, who spent some days in VN, but we always had orders from the tower to be wheels up before sundown, to lower the aircraft on base count and lessen the chance for a night-time mortar attack.