Stoney Beach Songs is the creative outlet of Jim Purtell, a seasoned songwriter, storyteller and author . With roots that trace back to his time as a combat medic in Vietnam, Jim’s music carries the weight of personal experience and deep reflection.
Jim Purtell is a songwriter and author and he resides between Wisconsin and Florida. He has written or
co-written 150 songs and he has authored two books about his Vietnam combat service (“Vietnam:
There and Back – A Combat Medic’s Chronicle” and “Vietnam – Soldier Stories and Songs”). He also has
written or co-written 36 songs related to the Vietnam war. Vietnam musicologist Hugo Keesing said Jim
is one of the most prolific songwriters of post-Vietnam song in the country.
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Being the same age as Jim, I was a college student while he spent his year in Vietnam. Much to my lifelong regret, I was one of those students who cold shouldered the returning Vets. I wish I could turn back the clock and redo the past. Thank you Doc for a great read and I apologize for not supporting you returning Vets. Thank you for sharing your heart felt story and your heroic service. Jim's book is a must read, don't miss it.
was an Army medic from 71 to 73. I was drafted right when they stopped send masses of troops to Nam. I did not get orders for Nam and stayed at a tiny base near Chicago. I worked with several returning medics from Nam and hung out with them some. The writer clearly resembled them in his attitude and changes. I really related to his comments that his training was grossly inadequate. This was a very readable story and i recommend it highly. I thank God I never went to Nam. I felt guilty about not going but always knew it was best i had not. I wish no one had.
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