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Snakes or Anything

Season 2017 Episode 9 | 1m 40s

Born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska, Vietnam Veteran, Einar Hasseth discusses his deployment to Vietnam after returning home for two weeks following his completion of advanced training at Fort Ord, California. Hasseth served in Vietnam in 1964 as a Combat Radio Operator for the 82nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade and shares some of experiences upon his arrival.

Aired: 11/29/17
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