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HQ, U.S. Army Strategic Communication Command Signal Group, Hawaii - Special Orders Number 205: Extract
Document Item Number: 7250115023
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 12 November 1969
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 23 Mar 2003 [Updated: 13 Apr 2003]
Item Creation Date: 12 November 1969
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 23 Mar 2003 [Updated: 13 Apr 2003]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA030587
[Number of Pages: 1]
Staff Sergeant Hector Robertin walks across Troung Minh Ky Street in front of the DASPO team villa located in Gia Dinh, a suburb of Saigon. Our address was 263 Troung Minh Ky. The villia served as our office and living quarters. The first floor housed office space for the N.C.O.I.C., living quarters for the team officer in charge, a dining room, and a kitchen. The 2nd floor served as office space/film viewing room and sleeping quarters. The 3rd floor housed sleeping quarters for enlisted men and a separate sleeping area for the team N.C.O.I.C.
Item Creation Date: 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 25 Mar 2003 [Updated: 25 Mar 2003]
Staff Sergeant Hector Robertin walks across Troung Minh Ky Street in front of the DASPO team villa located in Gia Dinh, a suburb of Saigon. Our address was 263 Troung Minh Ky. The villia served as our office and living quarters. The first floor housed office space for the N.C.O.I.C., living quarters for the team officer in charge, a dining room, and a kitchen. The 2nd floor served as office space/film viewing room and sleeping quarters. The 3rd floor housed sleeping quarters for enlisted men and a separate sleeping area for the team N.C.O.I.C.
Item Creation Date: 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 25 Mar 2003 [Updated: 25 Mar 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002546
[Number of Pages: 1]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. L-R Gainesville 8 defendants Scott Camil, Donald Perdue and Alton Foss joke in front of the federal building in Gainesville, Fla. Camil, Perdue, Foss, along with 5 other Vietnam veterans were on trial for plottin to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. At the end of a 3-week long trial, all 8 men were found innocent of all federal charges. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. L-R Gainesville 8 defendants Scott Camil, Donald Perdue and Alton Foss joke in front of the federal building in Gainesville, Fla. Camil, Perdue, Foss, along with 5 other Vietnam veterans were on trial for plottin to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. At the end of a 3-week long trial, all 8 men were found innocent of all federal charges. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph Item Number: VA002547
[Number of Pages: 1]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (V.V.A.W.) demonstrate out the Federal Building in Gainesville Fla. to show their support for 7 Vietnam vets and 1 non-vet who were charged with plotting to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Fla. All 8 men were found innocent of charges after a 3 week trial. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (V.V.A.W.) demonstrate out the Federal Building in Gainesville Fla. to show their support for 7 Vietnam vets and 1 non-vet who were charged with plotting to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Fla. All 8 men were found innocent of charges after a 3 week trial. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph Item Number: VA002548
[Number of Pages: 1]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) engage in a bit of media theater outside the Gainesville Sun Newspaper offices. Hundreds of Vietnam veterans and sympathizers converged on the small college town of Gainesville, Florida to show their support for 7 Vietnam vets and 1 civilian supporter who were on trial by the U.S. government for allegdly plotting to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. All 8 defendants were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) engage in a bit of media theater outside the Gainesville Sun Newspaper offices. Hundreds of Vietnam veterans and sympathizers converged on the small college town of Gainesville, Florida to show their support for 7 Vietnam vets and 1 civilian supporter who were on trial by the U.S. government for allegdly plotting to violently disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. All 8 defendants were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002549
[Number of Pages: 1]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Scott Camil, spokesman and leader of a group of 7 Vietnam veterans and 1 non-vet, charged by the Federal government with plotting to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, holds a press conference outside the Federal Building in Gainesville, Florida. After a 3 week trial all 8 men were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Scott Camil, spokesman and leader of a group of 7 Vietnam veterans and 1 non-vet, charged by the Federal government with plotting to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, holds a press conference outside the Federal Building in Gainesville, Florida. After a 3 week trial all 8 men were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002567
[Number of Pages: 1]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (V.V.A.W.) camp in an area outside of Gainesville, Florida where 7 Vietnam veterans and 1 non-vet were on trial for plotting to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. After a 3 week trial, all 8 men were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Gainesville Eight Trial August 1973 Gainesville, Fla. Members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (V.V.A.W.) camp in an area outside of Gainesville, Florida where 7 Vietnam veterans and 1 non-vet were on trial for plotting to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. After a 3 week trial, all 8 men were found innocent. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: August 1973
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002887
[Number of Pages: 1]
Dedication of Tomb of unknown soldier Vietnam May 26, 1984 Arlington National Cemetary Vietnam Vets give their respects at the burial of the unknown soldier from the Vietnam War. In 1998 D.N.A. tests showed the remains belonged to U.S. Air Force 1 Lt. Michael J. Blassie. On July 11, 1998 Blassie's remains were re-buried in his hometown, St. Louis, Missouri. Wheel chair Bobby Muller (Vietnam Veterans of America) Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 26 May 1984
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Dedication of Tomb of unknown soldier Vietnam May 26, 1984 Arlington National Cemetary Vietnam Vets give their respects at the burial of the unknown soldier from the Vietnam War. In 1998 D.N.A. tests showed the remains belonged to U.S. Air Force 1 Lt. Michael J. Blassie. On July 11, 1998 Blassie's remains were re-buried in his hometown, St. Louis, Missouri. Wheel chair Bobby Muller (Vietnam Veterans of America) Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 26 May 1984
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002906
[Number of Pages: 1]
Dedication Tomb unknown soldier Vietnam Arlington National Cemetery May 26, 1984 President Ronald Reagan attends the burial of the unknown soldier from the Vietnam War. In 1998 DNA tests identified the remains as belonging to Air Force 1 Lt. Michael J. Blassie. Blassie's body was re-buried on July 11, 1998 in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 26 May 1984
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
Dedication Tomb unknown soldier Vietnam Arlington National Cemetery May 26, 1984 President Ronald Reagan attends the burial of the unknown soldier from the Vietnam War. In 1998 DNA tests identified the remains as belonging to Air Force 1 Lt. Michael J. Blassie. Blassie's body was re-buried on July 11, 1998 in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Bryan Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 26 May 1984
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 03 Apr 2003 [Updated: 03 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA002872
[Number of Pages: 1]
4-9 -G 8 July 1969 Dong Tam Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division board a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter at the Dong Tam Combat Base. Earlier in the year President Richard Nixon had announced the beginning of withdrawal of U.S. Forces from South Vietnam. However, American soldiers continued to fight and die there for 3 1/2 more years. Photo by SP5 Bryan K. Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 8 July 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 08 Apr 2003 [Updated: 08 Apr 2003]
4-9 -G 8 July 1969 Dong Tam Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division board a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter at the Dong Tam Combat Base. Earlier in the year President Richard Nixon had announced the beginning of withdrawal of U.S. Forces from South Vietnam. However, American soldiers continued to fight and die there for 3 1/2 more years. Photo by SP5 Bryan K. Grigsby
Item Creation Date: 8 July 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 08 Apr 2003 [Updated: 08 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA003144
[Number of Pages: 1]
1-11-G Withdrawal 9th Div. 6 July 1969 Rear Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Deputy Commander U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam (R) presents the Navy Commendation Medal to Col. Rodman C. Rainville (Salem, Mass) commanding officer, 2nd Bde, 9th Inf Div, aboard U.S.S. Benewah stationed in My Tho River. Part of ceremony for withdrawal of 9th Infantry Division. Photo by SP5 Bryan K. Grigsby.
Item Creation Date: 6 July 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 08 Apr 2003 [Updated: 08 Apr 2003]
1-11-G Withdrawal 9th Div. 6 July 1969 Rear Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Deputy Commander U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam (R) presents the Navy Commendation Medal to Col. Rodman C. Rainville (Salem, Mass) commanding officer, 2nd Bde, 9th Inf Div, aboard U.S.S. Benewah stationed in My Tho River. Part of ceremony for withdrawal of 9th Infantry Division. Photo by SP5 Bryan K. Grigsby.
Item Creation Date: 6 July 1969
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 08 Apr 2003 [Updated: 08 Apr 2003]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA030672
[Number of Pages: 1]
SP4 Bryan K. Grigsby (DASPO) records sounds of combat in the French National Cemetary 6 May 1968. Elements of the 1st A.R.V.N. Airborne Headquarters Force battled elements of the 104th BN, 762nd Reg and 9th NVA/VC Div. during a campaign later called the Post-Tet Offensive. This cemetary was located along the perimeter at Tan Son Nhut Airbase. Photo by SFC Howard C. Breedlove (DASPO)
Item Creation Date: 6 May 1968
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 31 Mar 2003 [Updated: 23 Jan 2008]
SP4 Bryan K. Grigsby (DASPO) records sounds of combat in the French National Cemetary 6 May 1968. Elements of the 1st A.R.V.N. Airborne Headquarters Force battled elements of the 104th BN, 762nd Reg and 9th NVA/VC Div. during a campaign later called the Post-Tet Offensive. This cemetary was located along the perimeter at Tan Son Nhut Airbase. Photo by SFC Howard C. Breedlove (DASPO)
Item Creation Date: 6 May 1968
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 31 Mar 2003 [Updated: 23 Jan 2008]
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History of Commander Naval Forces, Korea, and Chief, U.S. Naval Advisory Group, Republic of Korea Navy
Document Item Number: 10400102006
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: no date
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 18 Mar 2004 [Updated: 18 Mar 2004]
Item Creation Date: no date
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 18 Mar 2004 [Updated: 18 Mar 2004]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA030706
[Number of Pages: 1]
November 11, 1988. Washington DC. Former DASPO member Dick Durrance found himself in the middle of a mini DASPO reunion while at the opening of an exhibit of photographs from his recently published book, 'Where War Lives.' Seen left to right, Chuck Abbott, Harry Breedlove (back to camera), Jim Egan, Dick Durrance, and Ken Bridgham (former DASPO First Sergeant). Photo by Bryan Grigsby.
Item Creation Date: 11 November 1988
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 11 May 2003 [Updated: 11 May 2003]
November 11, 1988. Washington DC. Former DASPO member Dick Durrance found himself in the middle of a mini DASPO reunion while at the opening of an exhibit of photographs from his recently published book, 'Where War Lives.' Seen left to right, Chuck Abbott, Harry Breedlove (back to camera), Jim Egan, Dick Durrance, and Ken Bridgham (former DASPO First Sergeant). Photo by Bryan Grigsby.
Item Creation Date: 11 November 1988
Collection: Bryan Grigsby Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 11 May 2003 [Updated: 11 May 2003]
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Slide Captions: DASPO Films 101st Airborne Division
Document Item Number: 10400202006
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 24 Apr 2005 [Updated: 24 Apr 2005]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Foulke Collection
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Added: 24 Apr 2005 [Updated: 24 Apr 2005]
MACV ArmyAPhoto Team Travels To Thailand
Document Item Number: 10400207014
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 November 2005
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 23 Jan 2006 [Updated: 23 Jan 2006]
Item Creation Date: 01 November 2005
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 23 Jan 2006 [Updated: 23 Jan 2006]
Declaration Of Dr Tran Van Do, Chief Of the Vietnamese Delegation In Geneva 1954
Document Item Number: 10400209020
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 21 July 1954
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 24 Jan 2006 [Updated: 24 Jan 2006]
Item Creation Date: 21 July 1954
Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 24 Jan 2006 [Updated: 24 Jan 2006]
Letter Orders Number 07-11, TDY Orders, US Army Strategic Communications Command Signal Group, Hawaii
Document Item Number: 15230101023
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 26 July 1968
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
Item Creation Date: 26 July 1968
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
Letter Orders 01-07, TDY Orders, US Army Strategic Communications Command Signal Group, Hawaii
Document Item Number: 15230101021
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 15 January 1968
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
Item Creation Date: 15 January 1968
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
TDY Orders For Paul L Moulton, US Army Strategic Communications Command Signal Group, Hawaii
Document Item Number: 15230101019
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 11 November 1967
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
Item Creation Date: 11 November 1967
Collection: Paul L. Moulton Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Jun 2005 [Updated: 02 Jun 2005]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA067729
[Number of Pages: 1]
Department of the Army Office of the Chief of Communications-Electronics. Washington 25 D.C.
Photograph was selected as the best record picture submitted to U.S. Army Photographic Agency during a recent period and was in competition with many other Army photographs received from around the world. This outstanding photograph is evidence of your high professional competence and devotion to duty. David P. Gibbs, Major General - Chief of Communications- Electronics
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 10 Jun 2013 [Updated: 16 Jun 2013]
Department of the Army Office of the Chief of Communications-Electronics. Washington 25 D.C.
Photograph was selected as the best record picture submitted to U.S. Army Photographic Agency during a recent period and was in competition with many other Army photographs received from around the world. This outstanding photograph is evidence of your high professional competence and devotion to duty. David P. Gibbs, Major General - Chief of Communications- Electronics
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 10 Jun 2013 [Updated: 16 Jun 2013]
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Letter from Congressman John R. Carter to Theodore T. Acheson - re: Congressional Veteran Commendation Award
Document Item Number: 7250122004
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 08 September 2021
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 14 Feb 2023 [Updated: 14 Feb 2023]
Item Creation Date: 08 September 2021
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 14 Feb 2023 [Updated: 14 Feb 2023]
The Face Of War: Vietnam Combat Photographers - Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery - Brochure
Document Item Number: 7250123002
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 14 Feb 2023 [Updated: 14 Feb 2023]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 14 Feb 2023 [Updated: 14 Feb 2023]
Walkin' Talkin' Daspo Blues - Lyrics
Document Item Number: 7250126004
[Number of Pages: 3]
Author(s): Dick Richards
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 17 Feb 2023]
Author(s): Dick Richards
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 17 Feb 2023]
The Face Of War: Vietnam Combat Photographers - Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery - Advert
Document Item Number: 7250127001
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: No date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 21 Feb 2023]
Item Creation Date: No date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 21 Feb 2023]
DASPO Combat Photographers Association Exhibit - Speech Transcript
Document Item Number: 7250127002
[Number of Pages: 1]
Author(s): Chuck Abbot
Item Creation Date: 06 May 2011
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 21 Feb 2023]
Author(s): Chuck Abbot
Item Creation Date: 06 May 2011
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 17 Feb 2023 [Updated: 21 Feb 2023]
9th Division Dong Tam: Stuck in the Mud; MEDCAP; Bridge Repair; Stuck in mud [Reel 1 of 2] ORIGINAL and COLOR-CORRECTED
Moving Image Item Number: 1040VI0784
[Number of Pages: 0]
[VNCA NOTE]: Due to age and deterioration, original film is extremely pink shifted. For transparency, VNCA has provided the original as it plays currently, as well as a version of the film that has receieved minimal color correcting.
00:00 landscape ;
00:16 riding in a tank ;
00:24 film slate info - Date 17 Feb 67 – Unit - Camera - Scene - Take 1 - Roll 5 - Cameraman -Foulke - Effect D/E - riding on tank through city ;
00:45 walking along wooden bridge - tank driving over wooden bridge ;
1:10 hole in the wooden bridge - soldiers repairing bridge - film slate – Date 17 Feb 67 Unit - Camera - Scene - Take 1 Roll 6 - Cameraman - Foulke - Effect - D/E ;
1:28 view from under bridge - soldiers inspecting bridge ;
1:54 soldiers interacting with Vietnamese citizens – children - provisions being handed out ;
2:26 film slate - Date 17 Feb 67 - Unit - Team "C" - Camera - Eyemo – Scene - Take 1 - Roll 7 - Cameraman - Foulke - Effect D/E - Vietnamese villagers in line - doctors examining citizens ;
3:20 armored personnel carrier – tank - M-113 - Red Cross ;
3:38 film slate - Date – Unit – Camera – Scene – Take – Roll – Cameraman – Effect - overexposed ;
3:44 film slate - overexposed – swamp - bog - landscape - tank driving through swamp water ;
4:10 soldier walking through water and mud - tank stuck in mud - African American soldier ;
4:31 military vehicle carrying soldiers towards hut appears to be stuck in mud ;
4:38 closeup of soldier with sunglasses on - end reel
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Collection: William Foulke Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 14 Oct 2002 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
[VNCA NOTE]: Due to age and deterioration, original film is extremely pink shifted. For transparency, VNCA has provided the original as it plays currently, as well as a version of the film that has receieved minimal color correcting.
00:00 landscape ;
00:16 riding in a tank ;
00:24 film slate info - Date 17 Feb 67 – Unit - Camera - Scene - Take 1 - Roll 5 - Cameraman -Foulke - Effect D/E - riding on tank through city ;
00:45 walking along wooden bridge - tank driving over wooden bridge ;
1:10 hole in the wooden bridge - soldiers repairing bridge - film slate – Date 17 Feb 67 Unit - Camera - Scene - Take 1 Roll 6 - Cameraman - Foulke - Effect - D/E ;
1:28 view from under bridge - soldiers inspecting bridge ;
1:54 soldiers interacting with Vietnamese citizens – children - provisions being handed out ;
2:26 film slate - Date 17 Feb 67 - Unit - Team "C" - Camera - Eyemo – Scene - Take 1 - Roll 7 - Cameraman - Foulke - Effect D/E - Vietnamese villagers in line - doctors examining citizens ;
3:20 armored personnel carrier – tank - M-113 - Red Cross ;
3:38 film slate - Date – Unit – Camera – Scene – Take – Roll – Cameraman – Effect - overexposed ;
3:44 film slate - overexposed – swamp - bog - landscape - tank driving through swamp water ;
4:10 soldier walking through water and mud - tank stuck in mud - African American soldier ;
4:31 military vehicle carrying soldiers towards hut appears to be stuck in mud ;
4:38 closeup of soldier with sunglasses on - end reel
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Motion Picture Captions & Critiques - Operation Shelby - 24 km West of Saigon - DCS 200-114C-67VN - film shot 25-26 August 1967
Document Item Number: 13900102016
[Number of Pages: 7]
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Motion Picture Captions & Critiques - US Army Veterinary Services, RVN - Long Binh, RVN - DCS-224-2C-68VN - film shot 7-11 December 1968
Document Item Number: 13900106010
[Number of Pages: 15]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029869
[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. Soldier returns to the surface after searching for enemy combatants. 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: 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 the surface after searching for enemy combatants. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029868
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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 company soldier enters a cave to search for enemy combatants. 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: 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. A company soldier enters a cave to search for enemy combatants. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029867
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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 search caves for potential enemy hiding places. 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: 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 search caves for potential enemy hiding places. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029866
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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 and rest on top of the mountain's rocks and boulders. 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. Soldiers take a break and rest on top of the mountain's rocks and boulders. 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
Photograph Item Number: VA029865
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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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. 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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029864
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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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. 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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. 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
Photograph Item Number: VA029863
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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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. 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 move from the valley up the side of the mountain in search of enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029875
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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: 04 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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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029874
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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 secure captured Viet Cong found in mountain cave. 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: 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 secure captured Viet Cong found in mountain cave. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029873
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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 down the mountain with their captured Viet Cong. 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: 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 down the mountain with their captured Viet Cong. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029872
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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 escort captured Viet Cong out of a cave they were using as quarters and a hiding place. 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: 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 escort captured Viet Cong out of a cave they were using as quarters and a hiding place. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029871
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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. Two soldiers return to the surface after searching a cave. 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: 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. Two soldiers return to the surface after searching a cave. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029870
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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 relax and take a break while other members of the unit search a cave. 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: 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 relax and take a break while other members of the unit search a cave. 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: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029957
[Number of Pages: 1]
Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) photographers held a Going Away Party for SP5 Robert C. Lafoon at the Fort Shafter, Hawaii NCO club. Lafoon 's enlistment was up and he was heading home as a civilian. Lafoon checks out his departing gift, a new briefcase. From left to right looking on are Major John H. O'Connor, Captain William D. San Hamel and Captain Pleas Penny. Photograph by: Fellow DASPO Photographer US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: March 1968
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]
Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) photographers held a Going Away Party for SP5 Robert C. Lafoon at the Fort Shafter, Hawaii NCO club. Lafoon 's enlistment was up and he was heading home as a civilian. Lafoon checks out his departing gift, a new briefcase. From left to right looking on are Major John H. O'Connor, Captain William D. San Hamel and Captain Pleas Penny. Photograph by: Fellow DASPO Photographer US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: March 1968
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
Photograph Item Number: VA029948
[Number of Pages: 1]
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
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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
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Added: 05 Dec 2002 [Updated: 31 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029848
[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. 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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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 27 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029847
[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
Photograph Item Number: VA029846
[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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Photograph
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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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
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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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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Photograph
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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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
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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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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Photograph
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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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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Photograph
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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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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Photograph
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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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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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029840
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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: 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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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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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029819
[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. 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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Photograph
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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Photograph
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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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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Photograph
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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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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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029800
[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
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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
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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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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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Photograph
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
Photograph Item Number: VA029879
[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. 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
[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. 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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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
[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. 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
Photograph Item Number: VA029886
[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. 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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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
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029885
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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 return to base camp with their captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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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 return to base camp with their captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029884
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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 keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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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 keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029883
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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 soldier keeps a close eye on captured Viet Cong prisoners as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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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 soldier keeps a close eye on captured Viet Cong prisoners as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029882
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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 keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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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 keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029881
[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. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. One member of the company also managed to capture a duck. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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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 A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. One member of the company also managed to capture a duck. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029880
[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. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong 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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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 A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029903
[Number of Pages: 1]
French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat. Using a military map, Michelle shows officers of the 1st Cavalry where she was being held. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat. Using a military map, Michelle shows officers of the 1st Cavalry where she was being held. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029898
[Number of Pages: 1]
During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier is receiving a fire mission by radio for his 105mm artillery battery. Unit prepares to fire at suspected Viet Cong positions near Tuy Hoa. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier is receiving a fire mission by radio for his 105mm artillery battery. Unit prepares to fire at suspected Viet Cong positions near Tuy Hoa. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029897
[Number of Pages: 1]
During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. SGT Sung Lee (Seoul, Korea) stays alert for any unusual incidents along his area. The Marines are guarding rice fields near Tuy Hoa to prevent the Viet Cong from stealing the rice. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. SGT Sung Lee (Seoul, Korea) stays alert for any unusual incidents along his area. The Marines are guarding rice fields near Tuy Hoa to prevent the Viet Cong from stealing the rice. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029831
[Number of Pages: 1]
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. Corporal Ralph Nicholls (Freemont, CA.) moves through dense jungle area near Bien Hoa, RVN in search of Viet Cong. Corporal Nicholls is a member of the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. 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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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. Corporal Ralph Nicholls (Freemont, CA.) moves through dense jungle area near Bien Hoa, RVN in search of Viet Cong. Corporal Nicholls is a member of the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. 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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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029834
Part B
[Number of Pages: 1]
[VNCA Note: Caption updated November 2020]
Text on front image border: 6442-C-363-C / PAC 66
Text on image back - the 2-1/4 inch x 2-1/4 inch image has been cut out of a larger page, so text on back is incomplete:
2-C-363C/PAC
Operation Lincoln - Action by
[fo]rces of tank-infantry consisting
the 69th Armor, 25th Inf Div
[1st] Cav Div (Air Mobile) Cavalry
[...its] on a sweep in a suspected
controlled area south of Pleiku,
27 March 1966
Photo by SP4 Robert C. Lafoon
USA Special Photo Det, Pacific
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[VNCA Note: Previous caption in item record:
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. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific | 14 January 1966]
Item Creation Date: 1966-03-27
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 04 Dec 2002 [Updated: 18 Nov 2020]
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Text on front image border: 6442-C-363-C / PAC 66
Text on image back - the 2-1/4 inch x 2-1/4 inch image has been cut out of a larger page, so text on back is incomplete:
2-C-363C/PAC
Operation Lincoln - Action by
[fo]rces of tank-infantry consisting
the 69th Armor, 25th Inf Div
[1st] Cav Div (Air Mobile) Cavalry
[...its] on a sweep in a suspected
controlled area south of Pleiku,
27 March 1966
Photo by SP4 Robert C. Lafoon
USA Special Photo Det, Pacific
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[VNCA Note: Previous caption in item record:
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. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific | 14 January 1966]
Item Creation Date: 1966-03-27
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029830
[Number of Pages: 1]
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. Supplies and weapons were found by the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in a network of tunnels. SGT Richard McConhl burns a Viet Cong rice storage building located above the complex. 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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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. Supplies and weapons were found by the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in a network of tunnels. SGT Richard McConhl burns a Viet Cong rice storage building located above the complex. 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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Photograph Item Number: VA029828
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 passed through a local village. A Vietnamese interpreter used a bull horn to explain to villagers why the unit was there and asked for information about the Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific 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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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 passed through a local village. A Vietnamese interpreter used a bull horn to explain to villagers why the unit was there and asked for information about the Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific 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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Letter of Commendation from DASPO Pacific to Team Alpha - re: photographic support during the release of the USS Pueblo crew
Document Item Number: 7250101022
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 26 February 1969
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Oct 2002 [Updated: 03 Oct 2025]
Item Creation Date: 26 February 1969
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Oct 2002 [Updated: 03 Oct 2025]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029659
[Number of Pages: 1]
Members of the 199th Infantry Brigade move through a leech-infested irrigation canal while participating in Operation Rang Dong near Cat Lai. Hours earlier the unit landed in rice paddies as part of a huge helicopter assault force. PFC Fred L. Greenleaf from Company 'C', 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade holds his rifle above the water as he moves through the canal. Directly behind PFC Greenleaf is Daniel R. Bauer, a motion picture cameraman from the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO). Dan is holding his camera over his shoulder. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 21 November 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 18 Apr 2012]
Members of the 199th Infantry Brigade move through a leech-infested irrigation canal while participating in Operation Rang Dong near Cat Lai. Hours earlier the unit landed in rice paddies as part of a huge helicopter assault force. PFC Fred L. Greenleaf from Company 'C', 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade holds his rifle above the water as he moves through the canal. Directly behind PFC Greenleaf is Daniel R. Bauer, a motion picture cameraman from the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO). Dan is holding his camera over his shoulder. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 21 November 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029661
[Number of Pages: 1]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 10st Airborne Division. This sequence of photos is of a fire mission provided by the battery. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 10st Airborne Division. This sequence of photos is of a fire mission provided by the battery. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029663
[Number of Pages: 1]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, B Battery , 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. Soldier is about to fire one of the battery's 105mm canon.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, B Battery , 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. Soldier is about to fire one of the battery's 105mm canon.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029664
[Number of Pages: 1]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 15 September 1967, the 81mm Mortar Section, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations. This series of photos show the establishment of the base using CH-47 Chinooks, the creation of mortar pits and initial fire missions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 15 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 15 September 1967, the 81mm Mortar Section, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations. This series of photos show the establishment of the base using CH-47 Chinooks, the creation of mortar pits and initial fire missions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 15 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029665
[Number of Pages: 1]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 16 September 1967, C Company,2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved towards the high ground of Tam Ky. After reaching their position, they rested, were re-supplied with rations and water and established an observation post. This sequence of photos picture the day's activities. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 16 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 16 September 1967, C Company,2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved towards the high ground of Tam Ky. After reaching their position, they rested, were re-supplied with rations and water and established an observation post. This sequence of photos picture the day's activities. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 16 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029642
[Number of Pages: 1]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. Series of 12 photos depicting the UH1C crew members preparing the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. Series of 12 photos depicting the UH1C crew members preparing the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029643
[Number of Pages: 1]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. UH1C crew members prepare the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. UH1C crew members prepare the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029645
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo Crew members of the UH1C prepare the downed gunship for airlift back to the base camp by a CH-47 Chinook.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo Crew members of the UH1C prepare the downed gunship for airlift back to the base camp by a CH-47 Chinook.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029646
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta in 1967. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo the CH-47 lifts UH1C from rice paddy and begins journey back to base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta in 1967. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo the CH-47 lifts UH1C from rice paddy and begins journey back to base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029647
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029648
[Number of Pages: 1]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
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