Native American Military Contributions
With a Focus on the Vietnam Era
By Cameron Mahlum

Internet Quest

3. George Amour (Ojibwa), Vietnam Veteran

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On the Milwaukee Public Museum's web site, go to the interview of George Amour (Ojibwa), Vietnam Veteran. Read, discuss and answer these questions:

1. Why does George Amour say he was stationed in Vietnam? (What was his assignment?)
2. List two reasons why he joined the Marine Corps.
3. Was George Amour drafted?
4. How was he injured?
5. How did the commanding officers treat him once they found out he was an Indian?
6. What were the Pathfinders?
7. How does he feel about carrying a flag at a powwow?

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