Armed Forces Radio DJ Wounded And Hunted Behind Enemy Lines In Vietnam

By Robert Riggs Armed Forces Radio Spc John Bagwell Evades Capture During The 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam – Recreation As I watched the daring rescue of the two airmen shot down over Iran in early April of 2026, I found myself thinking of John Bagwell. John’s story is not a true-crime saga you’d expect to hear on this podcast, but it is gripping, timely, and no less dramatic. I learned about his military service when he wore a Purple Heart ribbon to a search engine marketing group meeting here in Dallas many years ago. John had never talked about his time in the Vietnam War, and we were surprised. We learned that in 1968, Bagwell escaped from behind enemy lines during a surprise attack dubbed the Tet Offensive.  He was wounded and alone, moving through deadly, unfamiliar territory while trying to avoid enemy fire and, at times, bullets from his own side. His harrowing fight for survival began at a radio station in Vietnam with a scene that could have been lifted straight from a Hollywood movie. See Vietnam Era Photos of Army Disc Jockey John Bagwell Blasting Out Popular Sixties Rock Music To Troops Popular Songs Among Bagwell’s Listeners In Vietnam We Gotta Get Out Of This Place by The Animals Something’s Happening Here by Buffalo Springfield Hue 1968- A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam is my favorite book about the Tet Offensive by Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PROMO CODES 41% Off Cozy Earth Sheets, Pajamas and More 20% Off Eric Javits Designer Hats Worn by True Crime TV Detectives 20% Off HyperNatural Men’s Polo Shirts 15% Off TONA Activewear Designer Gym Leggings 15% Off STAND+ Comfort Shoes For Extended Standing 10% Off AKILA Sunglasses and Eyewear Subscribe to my “Stories To Keep You Safe” Newsletter In a world where evil often walks among us, disguised by the ordinary, vigilance is critical. As someone who has seen what happens when people are caught off guard, I am on a mission to provide you with the knowledge that could one day save your life. Stories to Keep You Safe arms you with the insights you won’t find in the daily news—because I know that criminals don’t always look dangerous, and every step you take could make the difference between being a target and staying safe. I also warn you about the latest threats from Artificial Intelligence and dangerous products. Purchase my Books “Texas Crime Stories” audiobook. It downloads into your podcast app. Paperback & Kindle editions on Amazon. This blood-chilling true-crime anthology peels back the curtain on some of Texas’s most disturbing and unforgettable criminal cases. From cold-blooded murder to unspeakable betrayal, each story dives deep into the hearts of both victims and perpetrators, unearthing the truths buried beneath public headlines and official accounts. Schedule Me To Speak at your social meeting or corporate event. My presentation, “Evil Walks Among Us,” features stories about serial killers, infamous criminals, cold cases, and personal safety tips.