Jim Kline grew up in a small town in the northwest corner of
Illinois. By the time he graduated high school in 1965, the United States was
rapidly increasing its military forces in South Vietnam. Once drafted into
military service, Jim became an Army combat medic. Known simply as "Doc" to his
platoon, Jim's odyssey from a small town midwestern boy entering college to the
jungles of Vietnam culminates with a combat unit where he subsequently joined
the men whose service would later be honored in Washington, DC. This unit was
made up of the real men who Oliver Stone would use as inspiration for his
movie, "Platoon." Jim served with them, doctored them, and eventually would be
honored with them; considering these men kindred souls for life.
Purpose: Hear the story of an Army combat medic as he
navigated the Vietnam War and his journey back home
Facilitator: Jim Kline |
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