Friday, May 20, 2011

Vietnam hero cures an old Rutgers wound (Most Decorated Officer in Vietnam War)

Vietnam hero cures an old Rutgers wound (Most Decorated Officer in Vietnam War): "This time it was different for David Christian.

Forty years ago, he attempted to pursue a law degree upon his return from Vietnam and rehabilitation in veterans' hospitals. He'd been through hell, and the last place he expected to face more of it was in academia.

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Christian said certain of the deans had disputed the existence and severity of his war injuries, many of which are not obvious. 'I was asked by the administration to disrobe in front of the student body because they didn't think I was a disabled veteran,' Christian said."

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