06-03-2007, 09:26 AM
A couple of years ago, I was in touch with Richard Bowman who was a Combat Medic in the 704th TD Bn - 4th Armored Division.
He still had his original Medic helmet ...... with a bullet hole in the top!
Apparently, he was tending to some wounded GIS when he got hit by a sniper.
Luckily for him the bullet only grazed his skull.
He got a Purple Heart for it and kept his helmet as one would keep a rabbit's foot for luck.
Richard with his helmet and uniform.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Erwin