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Vietnam veteran joins small Indiana Legion post
At Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield Indiana C B Bohley a 27 year old Vietnam veteran is portrayed alongside older members. The piece notes his pride in serving in Vietnam and becoming the first Vietnam veteran to join Post 196 amid a larger trend of substantial, though sometimes misperceived, Vietnam veteran membership in the American Legion. He recounts his path from Marines service in Vietnam to steady civilian life and civic engagement.
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American Legion
Anzio
Pork Chop Hill
Nixon
Red China
Taiwan
C. B. Bohley
C. B
Carroll Bryan
Bohley
Role Co. B
Legion Organization
Legion
Marines
Vietnam
Masonic Lodge
the Elks