War Diaries (April 19) (nonfiction)

War Diary entries April 19

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Thomas Soliz: 19 April, 1967

What I didn't have the guts to say was that I'm just a kid. I don't have enough maturity to face my responsibilities directly. True, I've taken out five patrols and am going out tonight; 5 times I've been in control of several men's lives. Taking patrols out is not my main job. I'm a radio tech, not a grunt. Is accepting the responsibility of men's lives more important than facing up to one's designated responsibilities? Or do they both go hand in hand? Am I a full man or just half a man? Or am I still a kid. God, please give me the strength to find out within the next six months.

• Diary of Thomas Soliz

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