About the Book
When an Indian brave did a great deed, he earned a feather, which symbolized trust, honor, strength, wisdom, power, and freedom. It was greatly cherished.
In 1967 during the Vietnam War, the 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division – nicknamed the Braves – was transferred to the border area of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The unit’s main supply route was a road that was frequently ambushed and mined to hamper resupply efforts. The term grey feather was given to each man who served unselfishly in the unit, because all watched each other’s back during conflict.
Grey Feathers describes the true events and shows how this brave unit responded and overcome the overwhelming odds against survival. It also shows the difficulties of split-second decision-making under fire. Support units such as the helicopter gunships, F-4 Phantom pilots, supply transporters, armored vehicles, naval artillery, MedEvac helicopters, and field hospitals performed admirably. All earned their Grey Feathers – with distinction and honor.
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About the Author
Daniel M. DeWald was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A combat veteran of the Vietnam War, he is currently a consultant.