Four Flags: The Odyssey of a Professional Soldier. Part 2: Rhodesian Security Forces 1979-80, South African Defense Force 1981-83

Dave Barr knew from 12 years old he wanted to be a Marine. Following a series of menial jobs – including working at a shoe shiner in a barber’s shop and in service stations – at 17 he joined the Marines before shipping out to Vietnam. This was his dream come true – flying as a helicopter gunner – and he ended the war with an impressive 57 Air Medals, one Air Medal for every 20 combat missions. After leaving the Marines, like many veterans, Dave found it hard to hold down a good job and stay...