One Soldier's Story

A small town Soldier's account of his Military stint, primarily during his time in the Vietnam War with the 9th Infantry Division in 1968-69. Transport yourself back to another time with One Soldier's Story, the war memoir and book by Jim Akers of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Put yourself in the shoes of a young man from Small Town, USA, who found himself in the middle of the Vietnam War. Relive his experience as an American soldier in the years 1968 and 1969 with his account of his time spent in Vietnam. Find out what it was like in the day-to-day life of a soldier in the Vietnam War. The book begins with his experiences in training, in Ft. Bragg, Ft. Polk and then Vietnam, taking you through his service in Hawaii and Fort Lewis. You will find yourself captivated by the missions he performed in the jungle and delta region of South Vietnam as a member of the 6th battalion, 31st regiment, and 9th division of the United States Army.