The Vietnam War Class

Welcomes...

Col. Ben Malcom
Author, TV Star and Military Man extraordinaire...

September 2, 2008

Henry

    Colonel Malcom has written a book, been featured on the History Channel, and has worked with the military for years. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam War. His book, White Tigers, is about his time working with civilians who wanted to rebel against the Communists in North Korea.  He worked in the Pentagon for six years. He was also the first Special Forces soldier to receive a Combat Infantry Badge.

    Col. Malcom was raised in Monroe, Georgia.  He was in the ROTC program at North Georgia College.  He cane out a 2nd Lieutenant. He served in the 82nd Airborne for two tours, spent two tours in the Pentagon, and he spent one year 150 miles behind enemy lines in North Korea.  He spoke about the Pentagon being the largest office building in the United States.  He also spoke about the CIA. The CIA did many things unknown to Congress.  The CIA would start companies in other countries to build roads and airports, so it would be easier for them to spy on that country. From 1955 to 1975, 31 corporations worked for the CIA, with most of them never knowing. While in Korea, Col. Malcom was the Brigade Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division. There he captured a Russian pistol and a knife, both shown below.

    Col. Malcom still works with the military today, briefing and teaching soldiers.  He is a very knowledgeable person and does a great service to his country.