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United States History - 20th Century - Wars & Conflict, Vietnam War/French Indo-Chinese War, United States Armed Forces, Aviation - Military
Sock It to 'Em, Baby: Forward Air Controller in Vietnam by Garry Gordon Cooper β€” book cover

Sock It to 'Em, Baby: Forward Air Controller in Vietnam

by Garry Gordon Cooper, Robert Ross Hillier, Robert Hillier
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Overview

Gary Cooper shares many of his experiences from the Vietnam War where, as an Australian air controller, he was posted to the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1968, and was soon a legend to his peers. This biography details why Cooper was called a war hero by those he served with as well as how he was nominated for some of the highest U.S. military awards possible but never received them, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation Medal.  

Synopsis


Gary Cooper shares many of his experiences from the Vietnam War where, as an Australian air controller, he was posted to the U.S. Army's 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1968, and was soon a legend to his peers. This biography details why Cooper was called a war hero by those he served with as well as how he was nominated for some of the highest U.S. military awards possible but never received them, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation Medal.  

About the Author, Garry Gordon Cooper


Garry Cooper is a legend in Australian military circles and served alongside Americans as a forward air controller in the Vietnam War. Robert Hillier served in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam War.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited
Pages
336
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781741148497

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