Opening branch overview
Building the branch home surface
Loading branch highlights, featured unit context, and gallery moments.
Overview
Members
Units
Over 3,064,780 active members
Building the branch home surface
Loading branch highlights, featured unit context, and gallery moments.
Building the branch units surface
Loading unit filters, rankings, and the branch unit grid.
37 members•1 unit
This directory includes all members of this unit, even when their primary branch differs from the current branch context.
U.S. Army Other (2003 - 2013)
U.S. Army Descendant (1966 - 1973)
John William “Buddy” Heckathorn enlisted in the United States Army on November 2, 1966, and trained as an infantryman (11B) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He deployed to Vietnam in 1967 and served with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (“Golden Dragons”). During combat operations, he was critically wounded on August 6, 1967, and was medically evacuated from Vietnam. For his valor and sacrifice, he was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Meritorious Service Medal. He continued to serve despite lasting injuries and was later medically retired in 1973. He was honorably discharged, having served his country with courage, devotion, and extraordinary resilience.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army