Mr. Galen G. Mitchell

Galen G. Mitchell joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and completed a 20 year career before retiring as a First Sergeant. He received numerous military awards including; a Bronze Star for Valor, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, 3 Army Commendation Medals, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Master Parachutist Wings, plus several other awards. Upon retiring from the military he embarked on a second career as a Correctional Supervisor for the Department of Corrections in the State of New Jersey. As a new Author he brings to his book compelling personal experiences of combat. Fate Unknown is a memoir of his journey to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division and his comrades in arms. A life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, The Military Order of Purple Heart and an American Legion member. He enjoys helping and supporting other Veterans, and presently resides in The Villages, Florida. When free time avails he pursues his favorite hobby of horseracing, seeking that Holy Grail to the cashier window.