SGT Travis Bonvillain

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SGT Travis Bonvillain

 War: Iraqi Freedom
Branch: United States Army
Unit: C. Co 2/3 Inf BN 3rd BDE 2ID
A. Co 3/8 Cav Reg 3rd BDE 1st CAV
Service Location: Iraq
Rank: Sergeant
Wartime Service Dates: July 2006 – September 2007
& December 2008 – December 2009
Library of Congress Link: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/86609
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SGT Bonvillain enlisted in the Army because of family tradition and a personal commitment to serve his country. He served two tours of duty in Iraq and was assigned to Iraq as a Stryker driver and radio officer for his first tour. In his second tour he served as a Bradley Section Commander. He would drive his Stryker through towns looking for suspicious activity and protect the area from attacks. His most difficult experience was witnessing a car bomb exploding and pulling his deceased commander from the truck. In spite of the challenges, SGT Bonvillain states he has no regrets, is proud of his service, and is a stronger and better person because he served his country.

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Video Interview

SGT Travis Bonvillain from Veterans Tribute on Vimeo.

SGT Travis Bonvillain interview on 6/26/2012 for the Veterans History Project, Library of Congress.