Lawrence and Cornett were roommates at Infantry Officer Basic School, roommates in jump school and on the ship together that brought them to Vietnam. I believe it is so I can share our story." "Why did I deserve to live? I ask that question every day. "Survivor's guilt is something that most people who have seen combat, seen friends die, deal with almost daily," Lawrence said. James Lawrence, a 77 year-old Vietnam veteran from Alabama, tells people about his best friend and the battle he died in whenever he gets the chance. He died less than 100 yards from where his best friend lay wounded. 17, 1965, at a small clearing known as Landing Zone Albany. Don Cornett along with 154 Troopers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment were killed in the Ia Drang Valley, Nov. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. His friend, James Lawrence, speaks with organizations and Soldiers about the lessons learned from the. Donald Cornett at his base camp in Vietnam, shortly before the battle of Landing Zone Albany where he was killed in action, Nov. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –ġst Lt. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.
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