James Hamilton:
CLASS OF 1959
Fremont High SchoolClass of 1959
Los angeles, CA
University of Maryland - Overseas DivisionClass of 1983
College park, MD
Gompers Junior High SchoolClass of 1956
Los angeles, CA
99th Street Elementary SchoolClass of 1953
Los angeles, CA
James's Story
Life
After I gratuated from high school, I worked a few different jobs for about four years or so. I was drafted into the army in Nov. 1963. I didnot like it at first, but they would not let me get out, so I stayed in for 24 years. I spent some time in a few countries and learned about different cultures, it was a great experience for me. After I retired from the military I went to worked for United Airlines for almost 15 years. I retired from United in 2003. So now I am just taking it easy, working out, playing cards, playing golf, and I try to go to church each week.
Military
In 1967 I went to Vietnam for a one year tour of duty. My first job was a Plt Sgt of a gun Plt, it was a pretty scary experience at first, but I got used to it real quick. After Tet 1968, I had no fear of anything. Some of you guys probably know what I am talking about. You just have the feeling that if it happens it was meant to be. I spent some time at hill 35 & Dan...Expand for more
ang, I only flew when I was relieving one of the crew chiefs, It was a beautiful country to see from the air. I can remember being hit one time while flying, it was acft # 141. We heard a thump but we didn't realize it was a hit until we landed. The UH-1C's were some tough ships with a lot of fire power. The Firebird's were some Gung-ho guys and a little bit crazy too. I could go on but I am running out of time. If you like to hear more, send me an E-Mail.After I left Nam I came back to Virginia for six months and transfered to Alaska for almost four years. After that tour I was stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington until Nov 73. From there I went to Korea for two years. Then back to Alabama for six months,then to Ft Ord Ca. for about 17 months. Then back to Korea for 2 1/2 years. Then back to Virginia for 4 1/2 years and then I retired from the military. After that I worked for United Airlines for almost 15 years. I retired from there in Jan 03.
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