Doc_Pardue
06-26-2006, 14:58
I am a 100% service connected disabled Vietnam Veteran who served as a medic with an Army Recon Platoon with the 9th Infantry Division. On the Army side I fully understand the job many Corpsmen dealt with serving in the field. I have the fullest respect for anyone who ever served as a Medic, Corpsman, or Doc. I recently found a book by a Navy Doc who has become a brother and friend...I recommend it fully.
I recently readthis book by Doc JohnHutchings. It is a wonderful book on his service as a FMF with Marines in Nam. He has a poem that I think fits well for all...
FROM A DOC’S POINT OF VIEW
As a Corpsman in green and not navy blue,
I offer this poem from a “Doc’s” point of view.
We’ve been honored by stories, poems and such,
By Marines we have served with and respected so much.
They speak of our honor, bravery, and skill.
And the cry, “Corpsman up!” still gives me a chill.
When a Marine goes down, what will it be?
A trache?Tie off bleeders?Start an IV?
Only one thing is certain as we rush to the scene:
Our butts will be covered by our brothers in green.
You see, we’re adopted “Sons of the Corps” –
No more “Anchors Away”…. “Semper Fi” evermore!
It’s true when you’re wounded your life’s in our hands;
And we’ll treat you and protect you to the very last man.
You are our point man, our cover, our shield,
And we depend on your skills all our days in the field.
Many a grunt’s laid his life on the line
To make sure Doc got to the wounded in time.
So, my brothers, I thank you, as all we Docs should.
It’s YOU who make us Corpsmen look good!
Doc Hutch
Alpha Co.
1st Batt, 5th Marines
2nd Platoon
An Hoa Basin
’68-‘69
Kerry "Doc" Pardue
National Senior Vice Commander, NAMC
http://www.medics-corpsmen.org/
http://www.freewebs.com/kerrypardue
I recently readthis book by Doc JohnHutchings. It is a wonderful book on his service as a FMF with Marines in Nam. He has a poem that I think fits well for all...
FROM A DOC’S POINT OF VIEW
As a Corpsman in green and not navy blue,
I offer this poem from a “Doc’s” point of view.
We’ve been honored by stories, poems and such,
By Marines we have served with and respected so much.
They speak of our honor, bravery, and skill.
And the cry, “Corpsman up!” still gives me a chill.
When a Marine goes down, what will it be?
A trache?Tie off bleeders?Start an IV?
Only one thing is certain as we rush to the scene:
Our butts will be covered by our brothers in green.
You see, we’re adopted “Sons of the Corps” –
No more “Anchors Away”…. “Semper Fi” evermore!
It’s true when you’re wounded your life’s in our hands;
And we’ll treat you and protect you to the very last man.
You are our point man, our cover, our shield,
And we depend on your skills all our days in the field.
Many a grunt’s laid his life on the line
To make sure Doc got to the wounded in time.
So, my brothers, I thank you, as all we Docs should.
It’s YOU who make us Corpsmen look good!
Doc Hutch
Alpha Co.
1st Batt, 5th Marines
2nd Platoon
An Hoa Basin
’68-‘69
Kerry "Doc" Pardue
National Senior Vice Commander, NAMC
http://www.medics-corpsmen.org/
http://www.freewebs.com/kerrypardue