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Photograph Item Number: VA029948
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Caption written on back of photograph: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO). These are still and motion picture photographers (NCOs) and our team officers. Upper top left is Ryan. He was killed in Acton (helicopter shot down). Second row from top also on left is SFC Howard Breedlove. SFC Breedlove was wounded during the TET offensive. One of SFC Breedlove's photographs was chosen as the Post Office's Vietnam War commemorative stamp. Third row down, third from left is Ted Acheson, also wounded during TET. This photograph was taken at DASPO's detachment headquarters in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Many other DASPO photographers were on assignment and not in this particular picture. Photo by: DASPO
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
Caption written on back of photograph: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO). These are still and motion picture photographers (NCOs) and our team officers. Upper top left is Ryan. He was killed in Acton (helicopter shot down). Second row from top also on left is SFC Howard Breedlove. SFC Breedlove was wounded during the TET offensive. One of SFC Breedlove's photographs was chosen as the Post Office's Vietnam War commemorative stamp. Third row down, third from left is Ted Acheson, also wounded during TET. This photograph was taken at DASPO's detachment headquarters in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Many other DASPO photographers were on assignment and not in this particular picture. Photo by: DASPO
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029848
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company guard the prisoners prior to evacuation back to division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company guard the prisoners prior to evacuation back to division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029847
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029846
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029845
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A captured prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A captured prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029850
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. While on break from the search mission, one of the company soldiers attempts to capture a duck for dinner. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. While on break from the search mission, one of the company soldiers attempts to capture a duck for dinner. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029849
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Photo depicts the Battalion Command post where prisoners were held until evacuation back to the division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Photo depicts the Battalion Command post where prisoners were held until evacuation back to the division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029844
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. One of the prisoners remains guarded by a company soldier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. One of the prisoners remains guarded by a company soldier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029843
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Vietnamese Army interpreter attempts to gain information from one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Vietnamese Army interpreter attempts to gain information from one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029842
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A female prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A female prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029841
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Captured prisoner and items found in the cave are guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Captured prisoner and items found in the cave are guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029840
[Number of Pages: 1]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain-side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain-side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029838
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Operation Lincoln was a mission by combined forces of tank-infantry consisting of elements of the 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division and 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (air Mobile).
After being shot in the leg, LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division receives medical treatment. He will be medically evacuated by helicopter.
Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, U.S. DASPO, US Army Special Photo Detachment, Pacific.
Item Creation Date: 27 March 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 10 Apr 2012]
Operation Lincoln was a mission by combined forces of tank-infantry consisting of elements of the 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division and 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (air Mobile).
After being shot in the leg, LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division receives medical treatment. He will be medically evacuated by helicopter.
Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, U.S. DASPO, US Army Special Photo Detachment, Pacific.
Item Creation Date: 27 March 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 10 Apr 2012]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029819
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Crew sets up 4.2 inch mortar carried in an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier while another soldier cleans his M16 rifle.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Crew sets up 4.2 inch mortar carried in an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier while another soldier cleans his M16 rifle.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029813
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Barrels from a flame thrower mounted on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier can be seen in the foreground. Other M113s are in the background. All are sweeping through the unit's designated area of operation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Barrels from a flame thrower mounted on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier can be seen in the foreground. Other M113s are in the background. All are sweeping through the unit's designated area of operation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029812
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the 25th Infantry examine items captured from a Viet Cong prisoner while the prisoner waits to be evacuated to the rear area for interrogation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the 25th Infantry examine items captured from a Viet Cong prisoner while the prisoner waits to be evacuated to the rear area for interrogation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029811
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Robert C. Lafoon, still photographer from the Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) catches some sleep and shade with his head resting under a poncho being used as a tent. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Robert C. Lafoon, still photographer from the Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) catches some sleep and shade with his head resting under a poncho being used as a tent. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029800
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029805
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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division captured several Viet Cong documents found in a tunnel. Capt. Marvin J. Kennedy (Tyler, TX) and a Vietnamese interpreter examine the documents for possible intelligence. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division captured several Viet Cong documents found in a tunnel. Capt. Marvin J. Kennedy (Tyler, TX) and a Vietnamese interpreter examine the documents for possible intelligence. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029801
[Number of Pages: 1]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029879
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier provides a captured prisoner with water. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier provides a captured prisoner with water. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029878
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers take a break after climbing down a mountain trail' Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers take a break after climbing down a mountain trail' Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029877
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. The company moves through the An Loa valley with their prisoners in route back to the battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. The company moves through the An Loa valley with their prisoners in route back to the battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029876
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers descend down the mountain in route to their battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers descend down the mountain in route to their battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029886
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier returns to base camp while guarding one of the captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier returns to base camp while guarding one of the captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
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