Vietnam Voices: 'Oh Lord, what have I gotten myself into?'

Vietnam War veteran Bob Beebe talks about his experiences. Beebe served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1968. He graduated from Bozeman High School (Montana). He served in the Battle of the Ia Drang, one of the bloodiest and most severe, which was highlighted in the book and movie "We Were Soldiers Once and Young."

[GunnyKeith]

This man was surrounded for 72 hours. a typical fire fight last a few minutes. I was in marine corps infantry 0311. I cannot imagine a 3 day battle. Much respect, thank you Mr.Beebe

[USARMYvietnamVET]

I said the same thing when our plane landed and that heat & smell slapped me across the face " what have I got myself into this time "...

[davidkohler]

This Man, , Bob Beebe. A Brave soldier from Vietnam, Said his medals wouldn't even get him a cup of coffee. That is just so sad and so wrong.. Bob, you have my deepest respect. You did your job.You should be proud of that. You deserve respect from every American, even if they don't agree with the war in Vietnam or not. You stood up tall and did your job.Thank you Sir. Glad you made it back home to Montana.

[ToddtheExploder]

If Bob Beebe was there in ‘65, when few suspected the unholy chaos that was to come, and Ia Drang was his first firefight, then I’m listening to him. He’s one of the most honest men I’ve ever heard. Thank you, Sgt. Beebe. Welcome home, buddy.

[goonermick]

What a nice man, I'm English and he makes me feel proud that the Americans are our true allies in this world.
He like all your vets are true hero's, I've been to most cemeteries in Europe and the blood of your fallen will never be forgotten god bless them all

[Berbs]

You can tell that this guy is being super honest. Very likeable too.

[jcs]

I appreciate my fellow veteran sharing their experiences. So many WWII vets went to their graves without having an outlet like this to do it.

[Parkerparks]

I have watched several interviews in this series of the veterans telling their stories of what it was like for them in Vietnam, and this gentleman was a cut above in how he articulated what he experiences in a vivid and matter of fact way IMO. Thank you for your service Sir.

[tomquinn]

You folks in Montana should be proud. Guys like this fella make me want to move there. I am a Vietnam era vet airborne qualified sent to Germany as an MP. Much respect for this man.

[Smegead]

Great to have these men tell their stories. I wish the interviewer would stfu. Ask open questions and let the man talk.

[Tiresias]

46:45 "I'd do it again." Balls of steel. Absolute respect to servicemen and women like this. <3

[victorwadsworth]

My uncle was a truck driver, I tried to wake him in his sleeper but he awoke in Vietnam. Sometimes war never leaves those who fought them.

[paintdoctor]

Mr. Beebe, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are appreciated more than you will ever know.

[Rzr]

Bob, from one vet to another, thank you for your service and horrendous sacrifice.

[terryfahnestock]

I'm addicted listening to the stories on Vietnam Voices. There all very interesting. I'm also a veteran.

[markholbrook]

I hope someone with the means and the heart sees this video and helps this brave warrior get back to Vietnam.. Only because he wants too and deserves ANYTHING he wants!!!

[Chrisamos]

One of the few Vietnam vets that actually got there by ship! Thank you for your amazing story and serving our country. Thank you Daryl for another great interview.

[jj-nhlz]

His experiences fighting in a 72 hour battle with little or no sleep really brings home the importance of tough training that simulates the rigors of war as well as training can.

[gregorysinger]

Bob said that they had covered everything at the end of the interview, and had nothing else to say. I think the interviewer did a good job. Seemed sympathetic and interested.
These young men were dropped in the middle of hell. After all he had been through, this rancher soldier returned to be told "we all live in a yellow submarine".
In the field he thought of his dad. He missed his dad and Montana. I would have liked to have seen their reunion when he got back to the ranch. Bob gave a very honest interview. Best wishes to you Bob.

[tommiller]

Bob is an amazing guy. No bullshit, just his view of things. He is a witness to history. Thank you Mr. Beebe and thank you Billings Gazette.