Jim Carmichael, PhD
5460 Fieldfreen Drive
Cumming, GA 30028
Ph: 678-779-3559
Email: jcarmichael861a@yahoo.com
Introduced to PTSD through Dad’s Marine Corps Reserve Medivac missions during
Korean War (1952-53) – He had undiagnosed PTSD
Military Experience:
Served a tour of combat in Vietnam (1967-68) with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th
Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division
Spent 77 days on hills 861a, 861, and 558 at Khe Sanh during ’68 Tet Offensive
Earned Combat Action Ribbon, 2 Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, the 26th Marine
Regiment was awarded Presidential Unit Citation for the siege of Khe Sanh
I am 100% service connected
PTSD History:
Diagnosed with delayed PTSD in 1997
Attempted suicide in 2006
Accomplishments:
Chaplain 6 years on Advisory Committee of Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA
Chairman of Friends of Veterans for 5 years, Canton, GA
Graduate of Theology (1978-81)
Masters of Divinity Degree (1989-1993)
Ph.D (2014-16) - Dissertation: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Portal of Suffering
Through Which Combat Veterans And Their Families Must Pass In Order To Be
Established As God’s Mediatorial Humanity
Pastored 2 churches
Served on Campus Crusade for Christ staff, 1975-77
Taught Bible in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Haiti, India, Mexico, Columbia S.A.
Publications & Interviews:
1st Book – “A Long Healing Come Slowly about PTSD”
2nd Book – “So, You’ve Seen the “Elephant,” and Now You Need Help with Your
P.T.S.D.? Vol. 1
3rd Book – “So, You’ve Seen the “Elephant,” and Now You Need Help with Your
P.T.S.D.? Vol. 2
Articles for Red Clay, magazine of the Khe Sanh Veterans
Interviewed on WATC, Channel 57 two times
Interviewer for and been interviewed on WPCG/Grace Radio 102.9 many times.
