Podcasts History Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories Lt. Col. Thomas D. Ferran III: Sniping in Vietnam Part I

Lt. Col. Thomas D. Ferran III: Sniping in Vietnam Part I

Published: Sept. 30, 2021, 9 a.m.

b'Lt. Col. Thomas D. Ferran III volunteered to be a part of the first group of trained Marine Corps snipers in the Vietnam War. He spent almost all his time in the field, accompanying various infantry units on their missions.\\xa0\\n\\nFerran describes sniping as both an art, and a personal business. He was a co-founder and former president of the USMC Scout / Sniper association, and received two Purple Hearts, five presidential Unit Citations, and the Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon.\\n\\nLearn more about Ferran, and his service, here.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'