About this episode
Truman Anquoe shares his experiences as a combat medic during the war and a memorable Christmas celebration under fire.
Truman saw much death and destruction as combat a medic during the war. It was his job to treat the wounded and help them get to safety. He recalls one Christmas when a lieutenant crawled up to his foxhole and told him about special services that were being held that day. Truman went at his own risk to celebrate with other soldiers the birth of Jesus. Years later, the Christ whom he remembered that day under fire would rescue Truman.
People in this episode
Guest: Truman Anquoe
Topics covered
- war experiences
- faith
- sacrifice
- Christmas
- medic stories
Keywords
- combat medic
- war
- Christmas
- faith
- Kiowa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: special services
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