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Carroll E. Vanik Collection (3192) Finding Aid

Collection Item Number: 31920000000
Collection
Carroll E. Vanik Collection
Association
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
Title
Finding Aid
Finding Aid Author
Isabelle Smola
Finding Aid Date
2023-11-17
Linear Feet
1
Language(s)
English
Dates
Creation: 1968 - 1972
Scope and Contents
Approximately one linear foot of materials documenting Lieutenant Carroll Vanik's service as a helicopter pilot with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th Engineer Group Vietnam. The materials include artifacts; letters of commendation and appreciation; radio frequencies; award citations; certificates; and military orders. The materials are dated 1968 to 1972.
33
Museum Objects
3192museum6565 - Military Payment Certificate - 50 Cents

3192museum6566 - Military Payment Certificate - 5 Cents

3192museum6567 - Military Payment Certificate - 5 Cents

3192museum6568 - 35th Engineer Group patch

3192museum6569 - 2nd Lieutenant insignia

3192museum6570 - 2nd Lieutenant insignia

3192museum6571 - 18th Engineer Brigade patch

3192museum6580 - 18th Engineer Brigade badge

3192museum6572 - U.S. Army Infantry insignia patch

3192museum6573 - U.S. Army Infantry insignia patch

3192museum6574 - U.S. Army Infantry insignia patch

3192museum6575 - U.S. Army Infantry insignia patch

3192museum6581 - U.S. Army Infantry insignia badge

3192museum6576 - U.S. Army patch

3192museum6582 - Name badge

3192museum6583 - Name plate

3192museum6584 - Air Medal with ribbon bar and lapel pin

3192museum6585 - Air Medal ribbon bar

3192museum6586 - Air Medal lapel pin

3192museum6587 - National Defense Service Medal ribbon bar

3192museum6577 - 18th Engineer Brigade patch

3192museum6578 - 18th Engineer Brigade patch

3192museum6579 - 1st U.S. Army patch

3192museum6588 - Unidentified badge

3192museum6589 - Unidentified badge

3192museum6590 - Army Aviator badge

3192museum6592 - Army Aviator badge

3192museum6593 - Expert Marksmanship badge with rifle clasp

3192museum6594 - Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon bar

3192museum6595 - Ribbon bar (Army Overseas Service, World War II Victory Medal)

3192museum6596 - Garrison cap

3192museum6597- Flight suit

3192museum6598 - Duffel bag
Click to view all Museum Objects
  • Box 1
  • Folder 1
  • Veteran - Letters of Commendation and Recommendation; Award Citations; Certificates; Military Orders; Radio Frequencies; Diplomas (1968-1972)
Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=31920000000
Citation
Carroll E. Vanik Collection (3192) Finding Aid, Carroll E. Vanik Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=31920000000, Accessed 25 Jan 2026.
Pub Credit Line
31920000000, Carroll E. Vanik Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University
Added: 17 Nov 2023 [Updated: 28 Nov 2023]

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