Vietnam Veteran Robert Hunsinger Jr. Purple Heart Recipient

Bob is a life member of VFW Post 7810, Austin, Pennsylvania

Today, Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, is Purple Heart Day. Purple Heart Day is held annually on August 7th, paying tribute to General George Washington's creation of the Badge of Military Merit established on August 7, 1782 to honor soldiers and non-commissioned officers

The Purple Heart is one of the oldest American military decorations and has evolved so that it is now awarded to those who were killed or wounded in hostile environments.

READ MORE online at The Military Order of the Purple Heart by Clicking HERE.

Robert Hunsinger Jr., an active lifetime member of VFW Post 7810 here in Austin, Pennsylvania  He was wounded in action while serving in the Vietnam War during the 1968 - 1969 timeframe and proudly wears The Purple Heart.

Note the Purple Heart Badge on left side of baseball cap

Proudly Displaying his U.S. Army Uniform

Bob was serving with the First Infantry Division when he was wounded in action.

Pictures of Bob in Vietnam

APC better known as a "track" in the middle of the Iron Triangle in a rubber plantation. Front has a fifty caliber machine gun. Right rear has an M-60 machine gun. Left rear was where Bob's M-60 is mounted. That's Bob in the back on the left. The "track" is one of Bandido Charlie Company's 1st 16th mechanized vehicle.  This "track" hit a mine on November 29, 1968 and was junked.

Robert Hunsinger Jr, 1968, Republic of Viet Nam

Bob with the love of his life, the late Gladys Walker Hunsinger. Gladys was chosen as the Austin High School Representative for the 1969 Flaming Foliage Festival. Bob had completed  his tour of duty in Vietnam and was permitted to return home to escort Gladys  at the Festival.

Bob is a 1967 graduate of the Austin High School, Austin, Pennsylvania.

Thank you very much for your service Bob. It is sincerely appreciated.