18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo

Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin.

Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. 

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