John
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| Gender | Male |
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| Occupation | Author & website administrator |
| Location | Sterling Heights, MI, United States |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | John Podlaski served in Vietnam during 1970 and 1971 as an infantryman with both the Wolfhounds of the 25th Division and the 501st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, two Air Medals, and a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He has spent the years since Vietnam working in various management positions within the automotive industry and has recently received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He and his wife retired in 2013 and recently spend their time watching their 2 1/2 yo granddaughter while their daughter works. John is a member of #RRBC, #RWISA, and a life member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154. He lives with his wife of 47 years, Janice, in Sterling Heights, Michigan. They own a 1997 Harley Davidson Heritage and enjoy riding when time permits. John has written and published four books to date - two relating to his Vietnam War experience. |
| Interests | Reading mystery novels, riding my Harley Davidson, traveling, writing |
| Favorite movies | The Great Escape, Platoon, We were Soldiers Once, Aliens, Day the Earth stood still |
| Favorite music | 1980's / 1990's |
| Favorite books | Anything by Clive Cussler, Nelson DeMille, James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, Lee Child |