Combat Medics were never safe from enemy gunfire. They were under fire just the same as their infantry comrades...
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Each Company in the regiment was assigned two (2) aid men. These men lived with the company and moved with them on every move. They were exposed to enemy fire just the same as a rifleman. And, on many occasions, were exposed to a higher degree than the rifleman.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
That was written by Frank Towers of the 30th Infantry Division Association.