Veterans History Project - Allen Shannon

Name: Allen Shannon
Dates of Service: 1967-1969
Highest Rank: E-4 Corporal
Branch: United States. Marine Corps
Conflict: Vietnam War
Unit: 2nd battalion 3rd Marine division company Echo 23
Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Rifle Marksman Badge; Vietnam Service Medal with 1 star
Location of Service: Vietnam
Collection #: VHP/2019/607
See more about this veteran in the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Digital Library: digital.cincinnatilibrary.org...

[@waltergatica4424]

Love to hear these stories my uncle MawrisioGatica was at hamburger hill. He has agent Orange related illnesses. My hats off to all to all that served.

[@davidtrindle6473]

A good soldier and a good man.

[@1234Squirrel]

Thank you for your service brother.We know you were there and experienced the worst of Vietnam.Thank you for being faithful to your country and to your fellow warriors.Amen

[@michaelhemphill8575]

Welcome Backto the world Sir.." and thanks for your Service.."Mr Allen!!

[@marcpudney1634]

True American hero

[@deanschaal8054]

Good honest straight forward Guy

[@ear4funk814]

God bless Allen Shannon ... to have experienced what he had ... and still be so humble and forgiving of people. Wish the best to him and his family ... and may you continue to get the respect you deserve for the rest of your days.

[@danacross3427]

Shannon did a great job.

[@nicksalyer8769]

A pleasant and good man he appears In the interview. GOd bless you in your journey, you did your job over there.

[@pablocortes6950]

Thank You Sir for your service. I'm sure this man has a big S underneath his shirt. Dude is tough as nails ! People trying to bust his balls when he got home just don't understand. He was protecting his brothers out in the field and doing what his country demanded from him. Much Respect!! 🇱🇷💯

[@tommybickerstaff1249]

Welcome home marine. Thanks for your service.

[@billkrill4656]

What a great guy!

[@JB6Lights]

Words of wisdom, especially at the end.

[@avelezusmc7929]

Thank you for your service my Brother Semper Fi

[@Chrisamos412]

Thank you for your service sir, I appreciate it.

[@kimoanhnguyen7598]

Thankyou for your service Mr. Allen Shannon God Bless you Sir Wellcome home ❤️🙏🇺🇸🌻🌻🌹🌹😇

[@1234Squirrel]

Best of the best in this fine man.Thank you.

[@bhoran1152]

Welcome home Allen

[@richardbarry04553]

Great interview with a good man who’s clearly been through hell and made it - the map was a really nice touch to explain the geography

[@reid092353]

Great interview. Thank you for your service.

[@charleshunter7989]

Your the man Mr Shannon

[@kennethmatthews532]

He is a very good Leader. Very courageous, Semper Fi ! Good interview and welcome back!

[@swartznoone]

Tks for your service sir.

[@johnlane7501]

Thank You
for your Service.

[@emojiking8580]

Semper fi !!!!

[@marcclement7396]

I love these interviews. But you have to let the man talk without rushing the interview along and finishing his sentences for him.

[@markjackson4285]

Semper fi from cincinnati.

[@williammccormick966]

EXCELLENT THANKS for your SERVICE MR. SHANNON

[@sgtcrab2569]

Likeable guy. Spot on on the early M 16.. Pure junk!

[@billywatts1966]

Thank you for your service!!! Your M60 was NOT 60 caliber, though.

[@tombats6428]

Technically all the aircraft flying over Vietnam and coming back to the carriers, could be bringing $hit over. Or the asbestos pipe insulation...

[@bid_wacker]

The moderator should let the man talk..

[@JamesFreeman-zm2fk]

I am embarrassed for the interviewer. I am going to say that he is probably good at something else.