Things I'll Never Forget: Memories of a Marine in Viet Nam

Written by James M. Dixon

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner

Things I’ll Never Forget is the story of a young high school graduate in 1965 who faces being drafted into the Army or volunteering for the Marine Corps. These are his memories of funny times, disgusting times and deadly times. The author kept a journal for an entire year; therefore many of the dates, times and places are accurate. The rest is based on memories that are forever tattooed on his brain. This is not a pro-war book, nor is it anti-war. It is the true story of what the Marine Corps was like in the late 1960’s, when the country had a draft and five hundred thousand Americans were serving one year tours in battle-torn South East Asia. If you served in Viet Nam you will want to compare your experience with the author’s. If you know someone who went to Viet Nam, you will want to read for yourself what it was like. If you lost a loved one or friend in the war, you will want to read this and share it with others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Sep 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781978632684

James M. Dixon

James M. Dixon is a former Marine, Viet Nam Veteran and retired Jr. High School teacher who taught and coached for 28 years. He has lived with his memories of being an infantry rifleman and his 13 month tour, for 50 years. The memories of the men he knew and their heroism have stayed a part of his personality and sharing these stories has helped him and hopefully will help the readers understand those memories.

Reviews for Things I'll Never Forget

[Alfredo Perez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Dixon tells you how Vietnam era was from boot camp to leaving war. Funny at times, heartbreaking at times, always an honest telling of what it was like to be in Vietnam.

[spamalam · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A well written account of one man's 13 months of hell in Viet Nam. I think it should be mandatory reading in every High School.

[Paul H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I thought this was an absolutely fantastic insight into what these poor young men were put through in order to keep the futile war machine rolling. Dixon tells his story perfectly. There were times I laughed along with him. Times when I was shocked to the core. It's commendable to Dixon to tell the story of his close comrades, rather than us simply seeing them as a statistic. 5*

[Noel Eastwood · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A worthy tribute to the bravery of those who fought in the Vietnam war. Well researched, written and narrated.

[Hellcat · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Superb account of the realities of war, thoroughly engaging and emotional at times. Very well written and read.

[Abbey · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book had 5 stars but nothing happens until chapter 32. And even then wasn’t very interesting ?

[John · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellently written and narrated. It's raw and riveting. I felt like Jiminy Cricket On James Dixon's shoulder along for that ride. I feel I have a little more respect for our fallen for it. And those who came back.

[Stephen ONeil · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Outstanding book
Nice easy read
Wish more veterans would write their stories

[gujin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read a few books about the Vietnam War but this book is the best. If you want to know how it really felt to be a recruit in the marine corps in the sixties, read this book. If you want to feel how it is to be a marine front-line troop in the Vietnam War, read this book. Honest, engaging, humorous at times, and real.

[jb95866 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you to the author for writing this book. Very Good!

[Richard McEvoy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book , highly recommend reading . Great for anyone who remembers that period in history and if you don’t it’s a great education for the younger generations on what they went through in the Vietnam war

[tomshiba51 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best first-account of a Marine’s journey through the Viet Nam war. Dixon led me through his tour as if I were there right at his side. He also defined many terms and other things that I’d never known, and I have read hundreds of accounts about this war. I highly recommend everybody to read this account.