Bio

• Name:   Robert Frank
• Age:   76yrs
• Service Period:   Vietnam
• Branch:   US Army
• Introduction:
  
  "Well it's just part of the warrior ethos you know, that that's where the action was. And if you didn't have a tour in Vietnam...I mean that was sort of your christening and so forth...credibility with non-commissioned officers and enlisted guys that you'd been into the 'belly of the beast' and you'd survived it you know. That was what you were supposed to do. That was part of your job."
  – Robert Frank
  
  Serving in Vietnam was a harrowing experience in total, made up of an untold number of harrowing experiences for those who were there. Over two tours, Robert Frank experienced it from the ground and the air. A 'christening' of combat and credibility describe not only his experience, but that of all those who participated in this American conflict. Displaying the common 'uncommon virtue' of those who served their country in Vietnam, Robert took part in a daring rescue of a downed C130 aircraft, the bravery of which was only recognized 45 years after the war.
  
  This is: "Frank, a service story".