A Few Minutes of History

Danger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil Gioia

February 16, 2024 Jake Corfield Episode 41
Danger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil Gioia
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A Few Minutes of History
Danger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil Gioia
Feb 16, 2024 Episode 41
Jake Corfield

Today i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.

During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. 

We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from finding mass graves in Hue City to being wounded in service and so much more.


Thanks to everyone for listening to the Podcast.

If you'd like a copy of Phil's incredible book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danger-Close-Vietnam-Phil-Gioia/dp/0811771202

My YouTube is also linked here - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory/featured

Send us a Text Message.

Show Notes

Today i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.

During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. 

We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from finding mass graves in Hue City to being wounded in service and so much more.


Thanks to everyone for listening to the Podcast.

If you'd like a copy of Phil's incredible book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danger-Close-Vietnam-Phil-Gioia/dp/0811771202

My YouTube is also linked here - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory/featured

Send us a Text Message.