As they prepared to move, an enemy soldier emerged from concealment, hurled a hand grenade that landed near the group, and opened fire.
Specialist Four Sergio John Gherardini, Served with the 66th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Group, 18th Military Police Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.
Complacency and Carelessness Spell Disaster
By the time of the Vietnam War, Robin Olds had become a seasoned and highly respected leader.
As Baker advanced to attack two additional enemy bunkers, he and another soldier faced intense fire, and an enemy grenade knocked Baker off his feet.
On his initial mission, the helicopter he was aboard collided with another, killing everyone onboard except Bacon and one other soldier.
