Shawn Ryan Show #180 Major James Capers Jr. - Vietnam Marine Commando Silver Star Recipient
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Early Childhood
- James Capers Jr. spent his early childhood in South Carolina picking cotton and tobacco.
- After his father escaped from a chain gang, he was taken to Baltimore.
Joining the Marines
- Inspired by seeing Marines on TV, Capers joined the Corps in 1956.
- He was eager to serve and protect his country, driven by patriotism.
First Combat Experience
- Shortly after boot camp, Capers saw combat at the Suez Canal and Beirut.
- As a squad leader, he experienced killing for the first time, feeling no remorse.