This audio is an oral history interview conducted by The Army Heritage Center Foundation to preserve the memories of Soldiers’ and their Families, honor their service, and help educate the American public about the Army’s and its Soldiers’ contributions to the Nation.
“They said gentlemen…write a letter as if you’re dead…and they walked out…”
Dennis Sheppard – US Army, Silver Spring Township
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Dennis Sheppard wondered about the timing of his draft notice.
“I lived in Lancaster and had a good job with ALCOA I wanted to make sure I could keep, so I called up and asked the Selective Service board where I was in the draft. They said don’t worry about it. Two months later I got the draft notice,” he laughs. “Maybe I shouldn’t have made the phone call.
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PHOTO: Dennis Sheppard poses for a photograph in Vietnam