SPUD 19: A Vietnam Army Aviator's Battles with PTSD

by George Davis III

This is the life story of Major George P. Davis III, U.S. Army (Retired) and his battle with PTSD, from the time he was in Vietnam until today. Raised in rural West Virginia, he rose through the ranks eventually becoming part of an elite group of Army aviators flying an OV-1 Mohawk for several years. The Mohawk’s mission was unarmed reconnaissance and surveillance of enemy movement, with most being flown over enemy territory known as “Indian Country.” After several years, he lost the ability to be able to fly as his PTSD kept getting worse and worse. It really hit home after he retired and it has been a full-blown battle ever since, even up until today. His internal battles changed his life and only recently has he been able to begin to cope with them. Agent Orange has also wrecked havoc on his body and added to his psychological issues. This is his story.

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2020

Reviews

[Bobby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mohawk TO

I was a TO with the 131st in Phi Bai from September 1967 to October 1968. I liked the fact that a lot of my memories were revisited through this writing especially the unique relationship between the TOs and the officers. If we had the late flight 11-3am or 12-4am when we landed the pilot would almost always take me to the Officer's Club for drinks. The pilots all had a key for the Club so we could go at any hour. I flew over 350 missions in 13 months in Cambodia, Laos and North Vietnam. For those still standing...Welcome Home!!