The search for Roberta Sunday
Under the woman's body was a naked infant girl — perhaps 2 months old — who was shivering and had shrapnel in one of her thighs.
Martin wrapped the girl in an empty sand bag and carried her to the pickup zone.
After Martin informed his commanders via radio of the situation, his chopper was diverted to the Quang Tri Catholic Hospital, where the baby could be treated.
"Upon arrival, the nuns had me fill out an identification card asking for a name," Martin said.
Martin didn't have identification for the girl, but those in his platoon had a suggestion.
"They said, 'Sarge, why don't you name her after you?'" Martin said. "I said, 'What do you mean? Name her Bob?' They said, 'Roberta — after Robert.' And, since she was found on a Sunday, that became her last name." Full story. Brian Walker/CdaPress
