The Forgotten Soldier
The Forgotten Soldier by Carroll Durham, published by Xlibris Corporation in 2010, is an illustrated account that chronicles the experiences of an African American soldier during the Vietnam War. Spanning 240 pages, this book presents a unique perspective on the challenges faced by black male youth during the Civil Rights Movement and their integration into the military. It addresses the often-overlooked narratives of African American soldiers, particularly in the context of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Carroll Durham’s journey, including his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in 1993 and his desire to honor the experiences of the 300,000 veteran casualties from Vietnam. The narrative not only reflects on Durham’s personal trials but also connects to the broader struggles of African American soldiers and their families, drawing parallels to the experiences of veterans from more recent conflicts like the Iraq War. This edition aims to shed light on the sacrifices made by these individuals and to provide insight into a significant yet underrepresented aspect of American military history.
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This is a story of Carroll A. Durham becoming a soldier as an African American during the Vietnam War. It is a story that has never been told. Carroll was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 1993. He is a poster child for getting the word out about what it was like for 300,000 veteran casualties who served out of 2, 500,000 troops that served in Vietnam. There are very few books in the market about the African American soldier. This story tells of the trials and tribulations of black male youth growing up during the Civil Rights Movement in the new integrated army. The story is also similar to the 30,000 casualties of the Iraq war who suffer just like the Vietnam veteran along with their families. Carroll dreamed of being a soldier growing up in his father’s footsteps by him being a person in uniform during World War II. Carroll wanted to know what it was like being a soldier in the Vietnam War. He wants this story to get out to the families of the Vietnam Era so they can see what their patriots went through during this period in our American history.
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