Vietnam War Veteran
Ronald E. Martin
Interviewed by:
Brendan Felix and Logan Felix
1967
2012
"They just don’t understand, there’s no way to explain it."
~ Ronald Martin
Name:
Ronald E. Martin
Date of Birth:
July 21st 1948
Branch of Service:
US Navy
Dates of Service:
July 21st 1967 to
April 8th 1971A
Location of Military Service:
USS Navarro APA- 215
Troop Transport Ship
ACU-1
Assault Craft Unit-1 Cornada
Residence at Time of Interview:
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Ronald Martin's Story:
In high school, Ron wasn't really the smartest student. His grades fell just short of collage eligible. He had a choice, either, take a low paying job, and probably eventually get drafted, or join the military. Ron had a past with boats, so he decided to join the Navy. Ron was born in Flint, Michigan 1948, and served in Vietnam from 1967-1971. Ron served on the USS Navarro (APA-215) Troop Transport ship. He then was stationed in Coronado, California in the (ACU-1) assault craft unit-1. Ronald served his country and the U.S navy for 5 years, then settled for some time in Sandy Hook, Connecticut and worked for the voulenteer fire department. Ron also is a retired carpenter, who loves to his own woodworking. He also enjoys sailing and Occasionally digs for oysters in Wellfleet. Ron moved to Wellfleet, Massachusetts in 2012, with his wife Lynn.
USS Navarro
Ron's M1 Garand