Scott Camil
| Scott Camil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 (age 70–71) Brooklyn, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1965 to 1967 |
| Rank | sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Purple Heart (x2) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm Leaf |
Purple Heart (x2)
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation (x2)
Marine Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal-three stars
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star
Scott Camil (born May 19, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is a noted political activist. He first gained prominence as an opponent of the Vietnam War, as a witness in the Winter Soldier Investigation and a member of Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
Camil's parents were divorced when he was four years old. His mother remarried and he, his mother, stepfather, sister moved to Florida where and two stepbrothers were born. Camil had a troubled childhood, frequently being beaten by his authoritarian stepfather, and occasionally getting into fights with school children who would harass him because he was Jewish. He was brought up to believe he lived in the best country in the world and that, as a citizen, he had a duty as a male - that duty was to go into the military to serve his country after high school. He enrolled in the Marines delayed enlistment program while still in high school, and entered boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island three days after graduating.
He served with the Marines from 1965 to 1969, earning two Purple Hearts, Combat Action Ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Leaf, and Vietnam Campaign Medal during two tours in Vietnam. With Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, he acted as a forward observer for artillery. He was a sergeant when honorably discharged.
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