Heroes Hall Speaker Series – Into the Valley of Death: An Eyewitness Account of America’s First Major Battle at Ia Drang | Things to Do in Orange County

Veteran Ronnie Guyer of the 1st Air Cavalry Division fought in one of the Vietnam War’s first major battles, the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, later depicted in the film “We Were Soldiers.” Drafted into the Army in 1964, he trained at Fort Meade before deploying as a Specialist 4th Class, serving as a radioman and transport driver during the battle. As fighting intensified, he was assigned the responsibility of identifying casualties, ensuring the fallen and wounded were returned home with care and dignity. For his service, he was awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free admission and parking
More info: Call 714-708-1613 to RSVP.