An Exceptional American Journey: From Soldier to Humanitarian Aid Worker
David Holdridge served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Infantry outside of Chu Lai, Vietnam suffered a catastrophic injury, and has since devoted his life to delivering humanitarian aid to people suffering from starvation, exploitation, and in war zones around the world in Africa, Asia and the Midd…
552. David Holdridge's story goes from being seriously wounded in the Vietnam War to now serving humanitarian organizations suffering from war, exploitation, and impoverishment, including assignments in West Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
David Holdridge served in the Vietnam War in 1969 as an infantry platoon leader outside of Chu Lai. He was wounded and spent 18 months getting repaired at various hospitals in the United States, culminating with operations at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut where neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Whitcom…
Ed Stutler: Sergeant United States Marine Corp and Vietnam Veteran.
Never Lose Hope– My Guest, Ed Stutler, Sergeant United States Marine Corp and Vietnam Veteran.
“Marines are built through the ethos of struggle and sacrifice.” ~ General James Jones
Sometimes when you aren’t sure what choice to make you just choose what makes the most sense in the moment. My gue…
Civilian Women in Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, American civilians played pivotal roles in supporting both military operations and humanitarian efforts, working through government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Thousands of these civilians were women, and we talk with several of them tonight!
Ann Kelsey was a UCL…
Episode 3047 – Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick helped close down Chu Lai base
Episode 3047 – Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick helped close down Chu Lai baseListen to Episode 3047 and discover more about Vietnam Vet Bill Curwick of Marshall, MN. He served with D Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, the Americal Division at Chu … Continue reading →
April 2025 Honor Flight: Einer "Phil" Wold, U.S. Marine Corps
While on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C., Joel Heitkamp sits down with Einer "Phil" Wold.
Phil is from Grace City, ND and now calls Calvin his home. He served in the Marine Corps on active duty from 1966 through 1969. He served as a Motor Vehicle Operator in Chu Lai, Vietnam, and la…
The American Navy in Vietnam
Documentary survey of the activities of the United States Navy leading up to and during the first years of the American war in Vietnam. Footage of American warships during the controversial Gulf of Tonkin incident, which triggered American military action in Vietnam, is shown, as well as depictions…
Chapter 11: Honor in a Broken War
Vietnam began as a distant commitment and became America's longest war. This episode follows the Marines into that storm, from early advisers helping build the Vietnamese Marine Corps to the landings at Da Nang and Chu Lai that drew the Corps into a grinding fight across I Corps.
We move from rice…
Vietnam War: US Marine Tells All About Being Hit in the ’68 Tet Offensive
In this episode of Curious Humanography, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran Richard Lemmons, who served two tours during the Vietnam War, including surviving a mortar blast during the Tet Offensive. Richard shares his journey from growing up in Utah, enlisting after his father’s passing, endurin…
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