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Greenville Public Library
The Vietnam War at Library
Join us Wednesday November 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public
Library as Vietnam vet Gaylen Blosser shares his personal story “One of
the Two Percent.“ Gaylen served in the US Army as a teenager from
1969 to 1970 in the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and the 23rd Infantry
Division. His photo is on the Hometown Hero banner located on the
west side of the 100 block of Broadway. These banners honor local
veterans and are provided by Mainstreet Greenville.
Gaylen was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2
Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry
Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Meritorious Unit Citation.
He is a Life Member of the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and Disabled
American Veterans, as well as currently serving as a Commissioner with
the Darke County Veterans Services.
Gaylen is a popular figure at all the county games, matches, races, and
other sporting events as he volunteers his time and talent as sports
writer and photographer for the Early Bird. The Library is honored to
offer Gaylen’s program as a way to commemorate Veterans
Day.
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