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Photograph

Photograph Item Number: VA002179
Pages
1
Media Type
Photograph
Physical Location
Stacks
Language(s)
English
Dates
Existence: 28 February 1969
General Note
Army Contact Sheet that goes with inclosed captions dated 28 Feb 1969 titled 'Combat Operation of the 1st Inf. Div. Photos by SP5 Bryan K. Grigsby 'DASPO' On 28 February 1969, 'B' Co., 2nd BN., 18th Inf., 1st Inf. Div., took part in a sweep of their units area of operation (AO), located approx 12 kilometers east of the city of Saigon, RVN. Acting as a 'blocking force,' the company attempted to prevent the enemy forces encountered earlier in the day from getting away. During the operation captured enemy personnel effects, including maps and papers were examined and non-essential intelligence items were destroyed. When thearea was considered secure 'B' Company was air-lifted via Huey helicopter, from the AO and flown back to their base camp for 'hot chow.' Roll Three 1. Slate. 2-5. Members of 'B' Company enjoy hot chow after being in the field. 6-12. Not exposed.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=VA002179

Citation
Photograph, VA002179. 28 February 1969, Bryan Grigsby Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=VA002179, Accessed 26 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line
VA002179, Bryan Grigsby Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 23 Feb 2003 [Updated: 18 Mar 2003]