Hear Vet’s Vietnam Experience at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch

LAVALLETTE – Despite a long family military tradition, Robin Bartlett had other ideas. But at the height of the Vietnam conflict in 1968, he volunteered – a decision that altered his life and his viewpoint. Join Robin for “Boots on the Ground: A Veterans’ Day Author Visit,” 2 PM Saturday, November 9 at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch.

The New Jersey resident’s recollections of service during this turbulent time are compiled in his deeply moving, highly acclaimed memoir, Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History, available at the Ocean County Library. After the program, Robin will sign copies that will be available for purchase.

A Distinguished Military Graduate through ROTC in college, Robin volunteered for infantry, airborne and Ranger service. By age 22 he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, leading 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Robin led more than 60 air assaults and search-and-destroy missions before turning 23.

Today, Robin is President of the NY-NJ Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and belongs to the 82nd Airborne Division Association. He holds a Master’s degree in Media from Pace University and has authored numerous business publications.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclUPVet for this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, call (732) 793-3996 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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