CCSU Veterans History Project

- Synopsis of oral history interview with Nicholas J. Byrne Jr.
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Marine Corps -- Infantry.;
- Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Daniela Signorello. The interview covers the service time of Nicholas Byrne Jr., who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
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- South Vietnamese being evacuated
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Two adult South Vietnamese, one holding a small child, are standing in front of an American military transport vehicle. Children can be seen in the truck in the background during an evacuation of their village.
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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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- 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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- 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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- Barracks on "Freedom Hill" destroyed during bombing
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This is one of the many barracks destroyed when "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), the base for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam, was bombed.
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- Barracks on "Freedom Hill" completely destroyed during bombing
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This is one of the many barracks and other buildings destroyed when "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), the base for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam, was bombed.
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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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- 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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- Bob Hope arriving by helicopter
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- The helicopter carrying Bob Hope prepares to land prior to his 1969 Christmas show for the U.S. troops in DaNang, Vietnam.
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- The Third Battalion of the 26th Marine Regiment, Company B unload from a CH-46 Sea Night helicopter - Photo by Lt. Cpl. Rocky Pearson
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Military missions; Helicopters;
- The First Marine Division, Company B, Third Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment unload from the rear of a CH– 46 Sea Night helicopter as their unit begins a "Search and Clear" mission 10 miles northwest of Da Nang, Vietnam. (Photo by Lt. Cpl....
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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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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Michael A. Parker
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Marine Corps; Veterans -- Connecticut;
- Synopsis of the oral history interview of Michael A. Parker conducted by Eileen Hurst. Parker joined the U.S. Marine Corps on July 22, 1968 just after graduation from high school. He attended boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, and after...
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with William J. Newman
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Korean Demilitarized Zone (Korea); Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Military...
- Synopsis of interview with William Newman performed by Eileen Hurst. The two page synopsis provides a brief description of William's military training, assignments and combat experiences in addition to his adjustment to civilian life after his...
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- Sergeant Cooney outside Headquarters Battalion Adjutant Section building
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers; United States -- Armed Forces -- African American officers;
- Sergeant Cooney, the top Sergeant in Headquarters Battalion, in front of the Adjutant Section building in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Michael A. Parker and Vietnamese soldier, Ha'
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Vehicles, Military; Military weapons;
- Michael A. Parker, left, and Ha', right, a soldier with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). A military vehicle can be seen on the right.
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- Michael A. Parker, down time at "Freedom Hill"
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker, front left, and Roy McNab, front right, spend down time while stationed at "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Michael A. Parker on Listening Patrol
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Military missions; Vehicles, Military; Military weapons;
- Michael A. Parker, center, and two other Marines lean against the cab of this transport vehicle while on Listening Patrol (LP) in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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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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- Michael A. Parker relaxing in his barracks
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker relaxes in his barracks on Hill 327 in Da Nang, Vietnam where he was stationed with the Headquarters Battalion. His "hootch", as he called it, was personalized with a State of Connecticut flag, guitar, photograph of his girlfriend...
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