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Robert Konrardy Rejoins His Platoon

In 1965, when Robert Konrardy was wounded in Vietnam, he had to abandon his platoon from the First Cavalry Division.

Decades later, he began to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and entered intensive therapy. As part of his journey, Konrardy embarked on a personal mission to visit the new generation that makes up his platoon.He went to Iraq to complete his mission.

Konrardy speaks with Debbie Elliott about his trip.

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