Why This Soldier Had a $1,500 Bounty on His Head During the Vietnam War | LRRP Veteran Interview

Published 2023-03-24
After enlisting in the Army in 1968, Eric Dalke volunteered for Long-Range Reconnaissance and served with Company K (Ranger)/75th Infantry in Vietnam. He survived 33 missions behind enemy lines with LRRP and received a Bronze Star with “V” device for valor.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Jarhead0331
    As a Marine Combat Veteran my favorite people are NEVER actors, athletes worthless individuals, it’s the Combat Vets from times past. The Vietnam Vets, Korea, WWII and on. Greatest people to walk this Earth.
  • You can see the pain in his face, the way he speaks, and there’s no bravado. Thank you for your service sir
  • @alandobb950
    Im from the UK but all you service personnel who served in Vietnam, get my upmost respect. You were all heros.
  • That's perhaps the best veteran interview I've watched - made me laugh at loud, be wide eyed with respect, and hushed in Remembrance too. 33 LRRP missions is incredible - I take my hat off to Mr Dalke
  • @bobl6139
    Hunter killer missions,dude is hardcore.The way his voice trails,off and looks to the right . Such a legend
  • @user-cg1ni7ub9i
    I lost all my friends to Vietnam in 1968 that I had grown up with. I was in a motorcycle accident 2 days before I was to be drafted. In 1973 I met an Individual who was a LURP and he told me the story of his life while in Country. Our Soldiers are the Very Best in the World
  • You did what you had to do, have no remorse glad you made it back.
  • He is 100% right about “ after the firefight “ when your mind kicks in. Being busy in the fight overshadows other things especially if your buddies are getting hit.
  • Theres a special place in my heart for these Vietnam vets! No prior time in history had our young men come home and been so mistreated by anti-American traitors. Edit: youve earned a new subscriber
  • @iw1149
    To all the Nam vets on here,,,I truly thank you for the sacrifice and the service you did over there. To me you are all American Hero's...
  • Reminded me of my Dad so much. He would tell a story and he would stop it was as if had gone somewhere in his mind .Then continue.The best interview I have ever seen
  • @bhall4996
    I love hearing stories from real American Men. Humble. Brave. Their lives are worth so much
  • I spent 4 years in the infantry starting in 1981. I can relate to the maneuvers and tactics. I am so intrigued over these Vietnam stories. Both my drill instructor's were Vietnam veterans whom got very much respect from the whole platoon. Love these biographies. And respect every veteran out there
  • Brilliant account. So vivid in this man’s mind . Much like all the veterans of all conflicts, burned into their memories. Respect to this gentleman and thousands others . ❤️🇮🇪☘️
  • @papabash
    So tired of being scared I wasn't scared anymore ......priceless I thank you for your service and may god bless you and all that served with you
  • @frankfr3429
    As a USMC helo pilot (‘66-67 ) I can identify with some of his thoughts. A courageous guy and lucky, as I was. I still think of the guys we lost and what would have become of them if things had gone different. Being outnumbered in the jungle was not a good situation. The Marines who did that were called Recon. Tough survivors.
  • @youdaman5069
    My sister recently married a guy who was born and grew up until 15 in Cambodia. His father was involved in the Vietnam war for the U.S.A. side and that is why his family got out in 1976. He’s a good guy.
  • @paysour1
    Well I don't know about that educated cousin of yours but I was hanging on every word you had to say. I really think guys like this should be an integral part of training the new soldiers in this generation. Their testimonies should be required for all new recruits.