Overview

Hundreds of young Americans from the town of Stamford, Connecticut, fought in the Vietnam War. These men and women came from all corners of the town. They were white and black, poor and wealthy. Some had not finished high school; others had graduate degrees. They served as grunts and helicopter pilots, battlefield surgeons and nurses, combat engineers and mine sweepers. Greeted with indifference and sometimes hostility upon their return home, Stamford's veterans learned to suppress their memories in a nation fraught with political, economic and racial tensions. Now in their late 60s and 70s, these veterans have begun to tell their stories.

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Author:   Tony Pavia ,  Matt Pavia
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781476674469

ISBN 10:   1476674469
Pages:   273
Publication Date:   10 October 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Stamford, Connecticut, at the Start of the War About the Interviews Stamford’s Sacrifices The Lives of the Fallen: Alfons Bankowski One • 1964–1965: The War Hits Home The Lives of the Fallen: Richard E. Broadhurst Woody Broadhurst, Jr. Anthony DiGiacomo Diane DiGiacomo The Lives of the Fallen: William B. Mitchell The Lives of the Fallen: Norman J.G. Spenard Mike Harding Two • 1966: Guns and Butter Ralph Del Vecchio The Lives of the Fallen: Stuart M. Andrews Alan Weisel The Lives of the Fallen: William B. Nickerson Bill Ferri The Lives of the Fallen: Kent E. Gandy Frank LiVolsi The Lives of the Fallen: James A. Branson Chris Munger The Lives of the Fallen: Alfred A. Kaspaul Three • 1967: The War Escalates The Lives of the Fallen: Richard Rich A Letter from the President The Brothers Five Donald Hunter Larry Hunter Lenny Hunter The Rotary Club Surprise The Lives of the Fallen: Duncan H. Fleming Bob Doyle The Lives of the Fallen: Fergus F. Connors, Jr. Lt. Barbara Kesckes Pitkin and the Army Nurse Corps The Lives of the Fallen: Robert K. Dwyer James Sparrow The Lives of the Fallen: Roger R. Cauthern Wayne “Nubby” Garner The Lives of the Fallen: Charles D. Kerr Four • 1968: The Turning Point Dan Doyle The Lives of the Fallen: Charles E. Richards Stewart Sprouse The Lives of the Fallen: Eugene L. Manselle III Frank Passero Dennis Clayburn Jackie Robinson, Jr.’s Long Road Home Alan Sosnowitz The Lives of the Fallen: Thomas R. Morris Richard Prowse The Lives of the Fallen: Kurt K. Jobst Peter Samperi The Lives of the Fallen: John P. Pellegrino Douglas Baker The Lives of the Fallen: Andrew D. Chowka Rita Miller Five • 1969: The Peak The Lives of the Fallen: Jerold J. Shelton Frank Ambruso The Lives of the Fallen: Ronald L. France Harvey Melzer The Lives of the Fallen: Willie C. Davis Daniel Burke The Lives of the Fallen: Isaac Sapp Stamford Man Refuses Induction Charles W. Coleman, Jr. The Lives of the Fallen: Douglas A. Arcano Francis Cuddy and the Silver Star Dennis Doshna Moratorium 1969 Six • 1970–1972: “Vietnamization” Greg Sigler James Tessitore The Lives of the Fallen: James J. Pastore, Jr. William Forker The Lives of the Fallen: Michael J. Vagnone Dom Plateroti The Lives of the Fallen: Robert J. Kiser John Michaelson The Flag Case of 1971 Richard Keeshan Seven • Coming Home Bill Ferri Ralph Del Vecchio Lenny Hunter Richard Prowse Frank LiVolsi Jimmy Sparrow Dan Burke Alan Sosnowitz Charlie Coleman Donald Hunter Doug Baker Greg Sigler James Tessitore Frank Ambruso John Michaelson Richard Keeshan Dom Plateroti Dennis Clayburn Dan Doyle Stewart Sprouse William Forker Peter Samperi Anthony DiGiacomo Wayne “Nubby” Garner Eight • 1973–1975: The End A Ray of Light Rita Romano Paul and Maria Nakian Chris Nakian “I died in Vietnam and didn’t know it”: Paul Reutershan and the Legacy of Agent Orange Rita Hornlein Ratti The Trial of Roger Ligon The Many Mysteries of Richard Flaherty From Stamford to Saigon: Roy Nirschel Stamford at the End of the War Epilogue: Shattering the Myth Postscript: Memorial Day 2016 Chapter Notes and Sources Index

Reviews

Gripping and emotionally wrenching tales by young men from a Connecticut town who were called on to fight an unpopular war and then were treated like pariahs when they returned. --Jack Cavanaugh, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of Tunney, Giants Among Men and Season of '42

"""Well-researched, well-constructed, and well-edited narrative...fact filled profiles""--The VVA Veteran; ""offers insight on the struggles and dreams of men and women from all walks of life""--ProtoView; ""Gripping and emotionally wrenching tales by young men from a Connecticut town who were called on to fight an unpopular war and then were treated like pariahs when they returned.""--Jack Cavanaugh, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of Tunney, Giants Among Men and Season of '42"

Offers insight on the struggles and dreams of men and women from all walks of life --ProtoView; Gripping and emotionally wrenching tales by young men from a Connecticut town who were called on to fight an unpopular war and then were treated like pariahs when they returned. --Jack Cavanaugh, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of Tunney, Giants Among Men and Season of '42

Author Information

Tony Pavia is a retired American history teacher and the former principal of Stamford High School, Trinity Catholic High School, and New Canaan High School. He lives in Naples, Florida. Matt Pavia teaches English and American studies at Darien (Connecticut) High School. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut.

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