Incredible Interview of American Soldier in Vietnam Weeks Before being Killed in Action. 🇺🇸 Garland Ray Mann was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on 15 July 1967. Mann had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number assignment was 2308921. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 1st Battal

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#OTD in 2010, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was serving as an Automatic Rifleman with 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when his rooftop security position came under attack. When an enemy grenade landed nearby, Carpenter, without hesitation and in complete disregard for his personal safety, threw himself on the explosive, effectively absorbing the blast and saving the life of a fellow Marine. Carpenter’s injuries were substantial, and his recovery took