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Vietnam War Marine Operations

Images depicting U.S. Marines during various operations in Vietnam, showcasing beach landings, patrols, and tactical missions in diverse terrains.

Chaplain Otto E. Kinzler from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seen serving communion to Sergeant Dale McAnulty from Texarkana, Texas, at a mountain observation post in Vietnam in 1966. Chaplain Kinzler holds religious services at remote artillery outposts in the Danang area. This photograph was taken by Private B. Norman and is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), reference number XvR A186867 127 GVB-30.

Marine artillerymen collect ammunition and supplies after an air delivery in Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. Parachutes can be seen scattered around as they gather the much-needed resources brought by C-130 aircraft. This photo was taken on September 15, 1967 by Cpl R.J. Leak.

"Catholic Chaplain (Lt.) George R. Witt celebrates Mass for Marines of A Company at an outpost on BILL 358, May 9, 1966. This photograph, taken by LCpl. Finnell, shows the battalion chaplain for the 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment performing religious services for the American military personnel during the Vietnam War."

Vietnamese Boy Scouts assist U.S. Marines in providing support to the local villagers of the Batangan Peninsula during Operation Bold Mariner. The villagers were relocated to a temporary collection center while the Marines conducted operations against Viet Cong infiltrators in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam. This photo is a Defense Department image taken on January 17, 1969.

A Marine at the Con Thien trench line in Vietnam takes a moment to eat in his home. This photograph, taken on October 20, 1967 by Sgt J. S. Ryan, shows the efforts made to provide food to military personnel during the Vietnam War.

"Marines of B Company, 3rd Marine Division, encounter a herd of water buffalo while conducting a search for Viet Cong west of Quang Ngai during Operation Rio Blanco on November 25, 1966. Photographed by Sgt. R. E. Wilson. Department of Defense photo (USMC) A188065."

Reconnaissance team members from the Marine Corps scramble onto a CH-46D helicopter from HMM-253 during an emergency extraction in the uue Son Mountains, located 18 miles south of Danang, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on October 17, 1970 by GySgt H.A. Mahan.

A South Vietnamese C-130 aircraft attempting to take off during the evacuation exercises in Saigon was hit by enemy SA-7 rockets. The image captures the burning aircraft on the runway. Taken on April 29, 1975, during Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Phnom Penh and Saigon. (Photo by Gysgt. D.L. Shearer, US Marine Corps)

Caption: The image shows a collection of captured weapons from the Vietnam War. Among them are six French 7.5mm Rifles M1936 and five Soviet 7.62mm Semiautomatic Carbines Model SKS (Chinese Communist 7.62mm Carbine Type 56). This photo was taken in 1967 by the Defense Department as a document of American military activities during the war.

General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, is greeted by Major General Levis W. Walt, Commanding General, III MAF, upon arriving at the Danang Airbase, Vietnam. January 7, 1966.

Soldiers constructing a shelter at the 3rd Battalion, 931 Marine Regiment base in An Hoa, Vietnam in June 1966. The image shows a Marine, identified as Ivy Lee, hammering the framework for a bardback shelter loo. The photo captures the military activities and construction efforts during the Vietnam War.

KC-130 Hercules aircraft safely lands, passing by the radar antenna of Marine Air Traffic Control Unit-68 in the Hue/Phu Bai area of Vietnam in 1966. The control unit's radar assists pilots during ground control approach landings, particularly in overcast conditions. This photograph was taken by Corporal T.E. Campau.

"Harina UH-34D helicopter with ammunition and food being directed to a 3rd Marine Division outpost landing site in Vietnam on November 24, 1966. Marine Aviation Wing helicopters regularly transported large amounts of cargo to support ground troops in the Hue/Ph Bai area. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps). Image#: A422784 127 GVB-2/2."

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164's CH-46 helicopter is shown in this 1968 photograph during Operation Maui Peak in Vietnam. The helicopter is carrying supplies as part of infantry support, while ground troops prepare to move out. The mission aimed to combat enemy troop concentrations. This image is courtesy of the US Defense Department.

ARVN soldiers showcasing victory under their flag in Hue City during the Battle of Hue on February 24, 1968. Photographed by Messenger, an A190560 127 GVB-3/3 35mm negative documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

American and Vietnamese flags are raised at Camp McCarthy, R.V.H, during a flag ceremony on October 17, 1966. The image shows the 3rd MarDiv. band in the background. This photograph is from a collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

American soldiers inspecting a damaged village in Vietnam, June 13, 1970. The image shows the wreckage of houses, while young children with smiles on their faces can be seen in the foreground. Despite the destruction, the villagers are determined to rebuild and move forward. (Photo credit: Sgt. Fink, Department of Defense)

Title: Marine CH-34 Helicopter Landing during the Vietnam War Caption: A Marine CH-34 helicopter descends for a landing south of Con Thien. On February 9, 1968, the Medium Helicopter Squadron-361 CH-34 was transporting Special Landing Force Leathernecks from the 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment. The photo captures the intense military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lance Corporal Dennis G. Crane (left) and Sergeant Major Marvin A. Dalgado (right) stationed at the First Marine Division Command Post in Vietnam on November 8, 1969. They are seen in a lookout tower on the perimeter of the base, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. Photograph by Sgt. R.W. Nelson. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

"Rebuilding - A sign reading 'Yes, we're still here' is attached to a newly rebuilt bunker, showcasing the resilient spirit of CAP A-6 near Phu Bai. The compound faced a brutal enemy attack resulting in the destruction of most buildings and the loss of five Marines. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) - A189490"

American soldiers at the Mine Warfare School in Vietnam examining a captured or found Viet Cong booby trap. The trap is being used for training purposes in the 3rd Engineer Battalion. This 1966 photo was taken by LCpl. Armstrong and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Soldier from the 193rd Engineer Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Division, uses a CH-54 helicopter to transport equipment into a fire zone on May 7, 1967. The equipment being transported is known as "Corars" and will be set up for use by the ISP MSH Department. Photograph taken by Sgt. Vaigh.

Aerial view of Hill 270 located within the Tactical Area of Responsibility of the First Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam in April 1970. The photo was taken by 1/Lt. James Frier and is part of the Defense Department's collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

ARVN soldiers participate in a military operation in the Le Son area, southwest of Da Nang during the Vietnam War. The operation, called County Fair Type Operation, involved a combination of forces including Regional and Popular Forces of Le Son, Army of Republic of Vietnam, Australian Troops, Marines, U.S. Navy Corpsmen, and U.S. Army. The operation was coordinated by 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, and 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines.

Members of a reconnaissance team from the First Reconnaissance Force, part of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, display captured Viet Cong flags and weapons in July 24, 1967. The photograph was taken by Cpl R.P. Curry and is a defense department photo (Charzine Corps).

Members of the Ninth Engineer Battalion are seen dismantling a ferry at the Song Trau river, located north of Chu Lai, Vietnam, on February 5, 1966. The purpose of disassembling the ferry was to transport it to the Binh Son Bridge, which was destroyed by the Viet Cong on February 3, 1967. The photograph was taken by Sergeant Adin L. Cooper and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the ID A374418.

A CH-54 Sikorsky helicopter lands at Quang Tri during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on February 14, 1968, by photographer Hoeynck A. The Sikorsky CH-54, also known as the "Flying Crane," served as a vital transportation asset for the American military during the conflict. This photo was captured as part of the American Military Activities documentation.

Marines of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment, receive assistance from Vietnamese locals in An Tan Village during combat operations on January 2, 1966. The villagers help the Marines in relocating houses near An Tan Bridge to ensure a strong defense, minimizing potential cover for the Viet Cong during an attack.

A photograph taken on April 20, 1965 shows a tent city near the airfield at Phu Bai, Vietnam. The image captures the living arrangements of the 3rd Battalion 4th Marines, belonging to the 3rd Marine Division. The photograph was taken by LCpl. L.D. Hartsock, and it is a Defense Department photo.

An aerial oblique view of the 1st Marine Division Headquarters area in Vietnam. The photo shows the Dai La pass on the right, with the 11th Motor Transport Battalion area on the right side of the main road. The 16th Marines area and Division Schools area can be seen on the left side of the road. Defense Dept Photo (Marine Corps) mis A372557 127 GVB-16.

Lance Corporal Charles E. Valland, aged 19, demonstrates the "human hoist method" at Fire Support Base Ross in Vietnam. In this photograph taken on September 29, 1969, Valland lifts an 80-pound load of sandbags to the top of a 35-foot high lookout tower. He serves as a scout with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

"Southern side of main Marine compound with part of trench in foreground and diesel generators in right rear. Generators were sand-bagged on sides but unprotected on top, except for a sheet-metal roof. Generators positioned on the perimeter of the compound. Date: August 29, 1964. Location: Dellang, South Vietnam. Photographer: Gigt. R. F. Ayers."

Photo showing damage caused by an enemy rocket and mortar attack on the Motor Transport compound of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on August 12, 1969. The attack occurred between 1:30 am and 6:30 am. This image was captured by Sergeant F. Kratofil and is a Defence Department photograph.

Bomb Damage German Fighter Plane Fw 190. This Damage Was Caused By 15Th Air Force Bombers 10 May 1945.

"Private First Class R. E. Dillingham, attached to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, clearing a landing zone used at the hamlet of Phu Le during the county fair operation. Photograph taken on November 1, 1966, as part of mine sweeping and disposal activities in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A188019 1Vm 127 GVB-258."

Caption: "A photograph taken on March 21, 1966, by GySgt. Looney during American military activities in Vietnam. The image showcases captured weapons found during the operation. In the foreground, there is a Soviet 7.62mm heavy machine gun, model SG-13 (GORYUNOV), alongside a Chinese Communist type 53. This Defense Department photo belongs to the 3rd Marine Division."

First Lieutenant John P. Hovsk, attached to the Informational Service office of Task Force X-Ray, 1st Marine Division (Rein), crossing a safety line over the Ba Tac River. The image was taken on December 28, 1966, during combat activities in Vietnam. Photo by LCpl VanDruff, courtesy of the Defense Department.

Aerial view of the 1st Marine Division Command Post area in Vietnam. The image shows the 11th Marine Regiment cantonment in the center, with Division Headquarters in the background. This photograph was taken by the US Department of Defense, Marine Corps. The image has the code "AMD-179-2-70" and is a 4x5 negative cut.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, on July 3, 1970, captured a Russian Flame Thrower Type 50, LPO, marking it as weapon 1645070. The photograph, taken by LCpl M. J. Foldy shows Marines with the Division examining the weapon. The image is part of the Defense Department's collection, document number A373293.

A US Navy corpsman provides medical assistance to Vietnamese villagers as part of the civic action program conducted by the 7th Marines in Vietnam. This photograph, taken on March 31, 1967, showcases the efforts of American military personnel to offer aid and support during the Vietnam War.

USMC and Vietnamese buildings and bunkers are seen in this photograph taken on February 24, 1968. The image captures the gate to the old city of Hus, facing south toward the Perfumed River. The area was secured by "D" Company, 1st Battalion, Fifth Marines during the Vietnam War.

U.S. Marine divers and combat artist Pierre Mion are seen checking bridge pilings on the Dalang River Bridge in South Vietnam. This image, taken on March 21, 1968, is part of a series captured by combat photographer Larry Burrows for Time/Life. The Marine Corps' Defense Department provided this photograph.

"Corporal Joseph W. Kranznik of C Company, 3rd Medical Battalion, and Major General Levis W. Walt, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force Commander, place a plaque on the altar of the first chapel dedicated for Marines in the Danang area. The bronze plaque memorializes those who have sacrificed and perished in service to their country and the Republic of Vietnam. Corporal Kranznik oversaw the chapel's construction."

Regimental staff S-2 of the 1stMar Div Vietnam pose for a group shot on February 12, 1970. The back row features several officers including Captain J. G. Morra, Captain H, J. Sage, Captain R. D. Strom, and Lieutenant Commander R. G. LaMarche, among others. The middle row consists of additional captains and majors, while the front row includes Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Terry and Colonel N. L. Beck, accompanied by Sergeant Major Sova. This photo is part of the photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lance Corporal Ronnie Garcia, from San Antonio, Texas, finds respite from the heat by cooling off with water from a helmet during his time in Vietnam in August 1970. This photograph was taken by LCpl J.E. Threewits, and is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

In this photograph taken on September 7, 1965, UH-34 helicopters from the 1610-261 and VMO-2 units are seen providing escort to the 2nd Battalion, 4th RVS Army Regiment during Operation PEMASA in Vietnam. The helicopters transported the troops to Fine, covering eight miles across the Cap Batongan-Anky peninsulas. Although there were automatic weapons firing, the helicopters sustained no hits.

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U.S. Army Artillery at Camp J.J. Carroll is shown firing 175mm guns on February 27, 1968. This support mission provided assistance to Marines stationed at Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. Captured in this Defense Department photograph, the image highlights the military activities of the Third MarDiv Vietnam. Room 56. (Factual and descriptive caption)

Army of the Republic of Vietnam MSgt Pham Quang Minh, an interpreter with Force Logistic Command's Headquarters and Service Battalion, provides assistance and advice to villagers in a hamlet market northwest of Da Nang. With his experience working with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) and U.S. Army combat units, he plays a crucial role in supporting FLC's efforts to help the South Vietnamese in their pursuit of self-determination. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

Bomb Damage In Northern Italy Caused By Bombs From 15Th Af Bombers. 12 May 1945.

Sergeant Jones from "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, gives his dog water during a sweep in the Happy Valley Area, located 20 miles southwest of Dalang. The photograph was taken on May 5, 1970, during military service 127 by Cpl R. Pearson. This image is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A Marine Aircraft Group-36 CH-46 & Sea Knight helicopter delivers supplies and ammunition to Marines of the 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment during Operation Pacos in Vietnam on October 14, 1967. The photo is taken by Sgt Russ Comen and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Bomb Damage In The Vicinity Of Cherbourg, France, 5 July 1944.

Soldiers from the First Battalion, Seventh Marines taking a break from the scorching heat during Operation Mamaluke Thrust in Vietnam on May 21, 1968. The photograph shows the soldiers cooling off by swimming in a small creek, providing them relaxation and relief from the extreme weather conditions.

Members of the Republic of Korea Marines take Viet Cong prisoners out of a cave during the Vietnam War. Date of the photo is September 12, 1967. This image was captured by Sergeant Ryan and obtained from the Defense Department.

ARVN soldiers showcase a diverse range of captured weapons to citizens of Dong Ha City, Vietnam. Among the displayed weapons is a North Vietnamese Army 12.7mm anti-aircraft gun. The exhibition includes various enemy weapons like AK-47 automatic rifles and a 32mm recoiless gun. This Defense Department photo was taken on September 1, 1968, by Cpl. R.L. Brunfield.

Vehicles Damaged By The 9Th Af In Coutances, France. 1 August 1944.

"Private First Class Arthur E. Ogden, Jr. and Sergeant Randall Jernigan, members of the Force Logistic Command's (FLC) Provisional Rifle Company, are shown probing a stream for hidden enemy goods and munitions. The photo was taken at Camp Jay K. Books in Vietnam, where the FLC provides security as the largest logistic support organization in the Marine Corps."

Staff Sergeant Gerald E. Anderson from San Diego, California, assists a Vietnamese farmer in installing a windmill to pump water from the Song Cau Do River. The windmill will provide water to the rice paddies near Phong Bac. Anderson and Sergeant Enos S. Lambert Jr., both members of the 3rd Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division civic action team, constructed the pump using parts from unserviceable Mighty Mite vehicles. (Photo ID: 3D-1-1205-66, taken by Cpl Bob Armstrong)

US Marines from the Isc Battalion, Fifth Marines, securing the gate to the old walled city of Hue, Vietnam on February 24, 1968. The image shows both US Marine and Vietnamese buildings and bunkers in the area. This photograph was taken by Harlan and is part of the III MAF Vietnam collection.

Lt. General Lewis W. Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, pictured during his November 2, 1970, farewell tour in Vietnam. The tour involved meetings with Free World Forces, Vietnamese military and civilian officials, and units of the 1st Marine Division in the 1st Military Region. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Ray L. Menge.

A group portrait of the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. The image shows soldiers standing together, wearing their uniforms and equipment. This photograph was taken by the Department of Defense and is part of a collection of photographs depicting American military activities during the war.

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Supplies being air-dropped to Marines during Operation Scotlland in Vietnam on January 25, 1968. The image captures the moment a plane delivers essential goods to troops on the ground. The photo was taken by Harins, a photographer from the Defense Department, and is labeled as A190249.

ROK (Republic of Korea) Marines and U.S. Marine amphi- bious tractor on Operation Dragon Fire in Quang Hgai province, October 23, 1967. They search for Viet Cong positions during the Vietnam War. (US Defense Department photo by Marine Corps, Photog: S8gt Gary Thomae).

PFC Joseph A. Coelho, from Voluntoun, Connecticut, is seen filing messages for a three-month period of incoming and outgoing traffic for the commanding general of Force Logistics Command (FLC) at the Communication Center. This photograph captures administrative/clerical duties during the Vietnam War.

A 5-ton wrecker-retriever known as Super Hog pulls a damaged vehicle up an incline on National Highway 9 near Vandegrift Combat Base in northern I Corps, Republic of Vietnam. Equipped with .50 caliber machine guns, Super Hog assists with the vital resupply convoy run from Dong Ha to Vandegrift.

A US Marine examines a punji pit, a dangerous trap commonly used by the Viet Cong, in Du Quang (1) hamlet, 15 miles south of Quang Ngai city. the photograph was taken on December 18, 1966, during Operation Sierra Phase II by Sgt. L.E. Lenin.

Exterior view of the 3rd Engineer Battalion Chapel at Quang Tri Combat Base in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on August 22, 1969, shows Terence Cardinal Cooke conducting a religious ceremony. The image captures the significant role of religion in providing spiritual support to American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

South Vietnamese civilians are seen walking towards Camlo from the direction of Rock pile, accompanied by a water buffalo. This photograph was taken on September 26, 1969, during the Vietnam War by LCpl J.F. Bennett of the 3rd MarDiv. It showcases everyday life during the war.

Dead Confederate soldier in the trenches. Civil War Photograph Collection , Original negative is: LC-B811-3190. War casualties, Virginia, Petersburg, 1860-1870, Trench warfare, Virginia, Petersburg, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Casualties, Confederate, Virginia, Petersburg, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Virginia, Petersburg, Petersburg (Va.), History, Siege, 1864-1865.

Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents an organ to the China Beach Orphanage during a visit. Children gather around him during the event. This photograph was taken in Vietnam in 1968 as part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

An Officer Of The 410Th Bomb Group Points To A Wall Map Showing The Target Of The Day During Briefing At A 9Th Air Force Base, England, 25 July 1944.

"Marine Corps artilleryman Lance Cpl. Billy G. Shelby of Houston, Tex., prepares to launch a 4.2 inch mortar round during Operation Dewey Canyon. The "Four Deuce" mortars, the largest used by allied forces in Vietnam, are supporting the 9th Marines. Lance Cpl. Richard A. Roberts (Laporte, Tex.) and Cpl. Robert C. Effrig (Seattle, Wash.) are seen preparing for the weapon's recoil."

This view was taken in the Rebel trenches, the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865, and shows a dead Rebel soldier.... The war for the Union, photographic history. 1861 - 1865. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865

Members of the 1st Marine Division and engineers from the South Vietnamese Army collaborate to rebuild an irrigation dam that was damaged by heavy rains. A 1st Marine Aircraft Wing CH-53 Sea Stallion transport helicopter, carrying an external load of telephone poles, is guided by a Marine to a clearing west of Da Nang for the reconstruction project. The dam controls irrigation water for approximately 5,000 acres of rice-growing farmland.

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