PITTSBURGH (Newsradio KDKA) - ‘After being Shot & Bayoneted 11 times…do you think I’m going to let a few double-talking politicians and some cover-your-ass officers stop me from telling the truth?’ - A quote from Herbert’s War
From very humble beginnings, a boy from Western Pennsylvania grew to become the most decorated soldier of the Korean War. He was a national hero whose reputation grew even larger during the Vietnam War. But, he was ‘cancelled’ long before that term became well-known. Not only cancelled but largely erased and forgotten from history. Until a childhood friend, now close to 91, decided late in life to right a few wrongs and clear an amazing man’s name. It is a shocking tale of good vs. evil, media coverups, White House lies, murder attempts, suicide, and more. This week America observes National Vietnam Veterans Day (Tuesday, March 29). Hopefully, this story of a legendary figure who called our area ‘home’ will be made into a movie.
I hope you enjoy this edition of ‘Kevin Battle Goes One-On-One With: Lt. Col. Tony Herbert, Vietnam, and author Ron O. Kaiser.’