CCSU Veterans History Project

- United States troop barracks on Enewetak, Marshall Islands
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Barracks and quarters;
- Unpopulated view of barracks with trees and wired poles in the landscape.
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- Michael A. Parker on a bunker in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker sits atop a bunker while stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- South Vietnamese children
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- These South Vietnamese children are being evacuated from their village by American troops.
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- Young Vietnamese boy saluting
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This young Vietnamese boy salutes during an American evacuation of his South Vietnamese village.
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- South Vietnamese children
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- These South Vietnamese children stand behind a barbed wire fence during an American evacuation of their village.
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- Vietnamese villager in rice paddy
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This Vietnamese villager is seen tending a rice paddy.
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- Lawrence “Mike” Busha’s certificate for his participation at the formal Japanese surrender ceremony
- United States. Marine Corps -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
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- Michael A. Parker holding a photograph of his girlfriend
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker holds a picture of his girlfriend, Shelia Hurst, whom he later married.
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- Michael A. Parker with "Gunner" in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker holding a dog named "Gunner" while stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Christmas in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker in front of a Christmas tree while stationed in DaNang, Vietnam in 1969.
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- Young South Vietnamese boy
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This young South Vietnamese boy is wearing a "Non La", the tradition conical shaped hat.
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- Oral history interview with Richard G. Smith recorded on 2004 Sept. 21
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps; Basic training (Military education); Military reconnaissance; Radio operators
- Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Richard Smith enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 after a semester of college. He joined for a variety of reasons. Smith had his basic training on Parris Island (SC) which he vividly remembers...
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- Group of squadron members in VMB-613's compound on Kwajalein Island
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers;
- In jumpsuits from left to right Charles Cannato, Bob Dillon and Warren Ritter, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
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- U.S. troops aboard ship as they depart for home
- World War, 1939-1945;United States. Marine Corps -- Officers; World War, 1939-1945 -- Transportation;
- VMB - 613 Squardon members departed Kwajalein and Eniwetok aboard USS Salamaua (CVE-96) and USS Alnitah (AK-127) on October 25th and 27th. Arriving ar Sanfrancisco on November 15th and 21th, Stanford Inman was processed through San Francisco and he...
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- Three Marines in VMB-613's compound on Kwajalein Island
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers;
- From left to right: Stanford Inman , Warren Ritter, and Charles Cannato , Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
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- Group of squadron members in VMB-613's compound on Kwajalein Island
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers;
- from left to right Warren Ritter, Lou Brosius and William Wright Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
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- Certificate of Recognition
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Awards
- Certificate presented by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to officially recognized Marine Bombing Squadron VMB 613.
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- Posing on the beach with the Majuro Tower in the background.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers;
- Back row standing, Lou Brosius, Bob Dillon and Tony Blaso. Front row kneeling, Warren Ritter and Stanford Inman on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.
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- Mechanic gunners posting in front of PBJ-1H air plane
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Aerial gunners;
- Stanford Inman back row, standing, third from left, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands 1945
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- The 1st Marine Division Headquarters Battalion
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- The 1st Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam with "Boston" on the front left of the formation.
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