Episode notes
Jim Bourke served during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Navy as a Corpsman. He served 3 tours and received 7 Purple Hearts. He has a tremendous story to include being attached by the enemy at night in a foxhole. He fought with the enemy soldier and eventually killed him with a knife.
To watch our interview with Jim, go to our website at https://www.americansinwartime.org/war/jim-bourke/
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