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| James Michael Holmes |
Hostile fire had been exchanged for days at Firebase Tomahawk in the northern part
of South Vietnam. Alpha Company was trying to take a hill that would give them a
key position on a ridge line when they came under fire. PFC James Michael Holmes
was our point man, and he took a shot in the torso. He went into shock and he died.
I had seen hundreds of casualties and dead, but this was the first personal friend I
knew and lost, and I've lived with that memory for 33 years.
Dave "Doc Deuce": DeSoucy
of South Vietnam. Alpha Company was trying to take a hill that would give them a
key position on a ridge line when they came under fire. PFC James Michael Holmes
was our point man, and he took a shot in the torso. He went into shock and he died.
I had seen hundreds of casualties and dead, but this was the first personal friend I
knew and lost, and I've lived with that memory for 33 years.
Dave "Doc Deuce": DeSoucy
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An email sent to Holmes' niece concerning the day he died.
An email sent to Holmes' niece concerning the day he died.
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Photos - Holmes and buddies.
Photos - Holmes and buddies.
Read "Doc" DeSoucy's account of October 22, 1968.
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Two buddies meet after 33 years and discuss Holmes death.
Two buddies meet after 33 years and discuss Holmes death.
| Holmes arrived in Vietnam 1968 and was assigned to 1st Platoon. PFC James Michael Holmes Died: October 22, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam due to hostile fire. |