Scope and Contents

VHS copy of 8mm film taken by James Emmer at Fort Hood, Texas and during his tour of duty in Vietnam, 1968 and a copy of orders for individuals from Company D, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, Americal Division being awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. The tape depicts Companies A-E of the 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, Americal Division. Emmer served in Company D, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, Americal Division.

Biographical / Historical

James Emmer was born in Kearny, New Jersey on October 17, 1941. Emmer was drafted into the United States Army on November 21, 1966. He was assigned to Company D, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, 198th Light Brigade, Americal Division and was stationed at Landing Zone Gator, nine miles south of Chu Lai. Emmer received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Combat Infantry Badge during his tour of duty in Vietnam. He was discharged from the Army in 1968.