Honor in the Valley of Tears (2010)
"We all won the Medal of Honor that day. I just have the privilege of wearing it."
The story of A-Company 1/8 4th Infantry Division, US Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. In the men's own words, through the stories they narrate, the film gives us insight into the time these men spent together and the bond they formed that remains unbroken to this day. The 4th Infantry Division is one of the only divisions that trained and retained its troops during the Vietnam War. The men of A-Company trained together for eleven months and served together for one year. Their story begins with basic training at Ft. Lewis Washington in 1965 and continues 40 years later at their last reunion in September 2007. Filming began September 27, 2007 in Houston, Texas during a reunion to honor First Sergeant David H. McNerney, who is the only living member of the 4th Infantry Division to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was celebrated by the men he trained and served with and who's lives he saved on March 22, 1967.
Cast
- Michael Pemberton - Narrator
- David H. McNerney - Self
- Leonard McElroy - Self
- Tom Carty - Self
- Sam Ponsoll - Self
- Roy Pacheco - Self
- Robert Sholly - Self
- Ken Mayberry - Self
- Pete Derita - Self
Screenplay
Trailer
Honor in the Valley of Tears TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Honor in the Valley of Tears about?
- The story of A-Company 1/8 4th Infantry Division, US Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. In the men's own words, through the stories they narrate, the film gives us insight into the time these men spent together and the bond they formed that remains unbroken to this day. The 4th Infantry Division is one of the only divisions that trained and retained its troops during the Vietnam War. The men of A-Company trained together for eleven months and served together for one year. Their story begins with basic training at Ft. Lewis Washington in 1965 and continues 40 years later at their last reunion in September 2007. Filming began September 27, 2007 in Houston, Texas during a reunion to honor First Sergeant David H. McNerney, who is the only living member of the 4th Infantry Division to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was celebrated by the men he trained and served with and who's lives he saved on March 22, 1967.
- Who directed Honor in the Valley of Tears?
- Honor in the Valley of Tears was directed by Eric S. Dow.
- Who stars in Honor in the Valley of Tears?
- Honor in the Valley of Tears stars Michael Pemberton, David H. McNerney, Leonard McElroy, Tom Carty, Sam Ponsoll, Roy Pacheco.
- How long is Honor in the Valley of Tears?
- Honor in the Valley of Tears has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Honor in the Valley of Tears?
- Honor in the Valley of Tears is a Documentary film.