CCSU Veterans History Project

- "Freedom Hill", Da Nang, Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- An unidentified Marine points to "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327) in Da Nang, Vietnam, the base for Headquarters Battalion.
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- "Frenchy" teaching English to Vietnamese
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- “Frenchy” teaching an English lesson to Vietnamese. Michael A. Parker was Frenchy's body guard at the time.
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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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- 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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- 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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- Bob Hope Christmas show, 1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Bob Hope entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam during this Christmas show in 1969.
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- Bob Hope signing autographs in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Bob Hope signs autographs for the U.S. troops during his 1969 Christmas show for the U.S. troops in 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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- Donald J. Perrault's journal
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; War diaries
- Donald J. Perrault's journal of the time he spent in Vietnam. The date of the first entry is Oct. 8, 1968, and the last entry is Oct. 4,1969.
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- Leonardo Guzman talking on a field phone on the road from Da Nang to An Hoa, Vietnam Between 1968 and 1970
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Communications, Military;
- Leonardo Guzman talking on a field phone on the road from Da Nang to An Hoa, Vietnam Between 1968 and 1970
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- Marines of the Second Squad, Second Platoon, Company A boarding a CH-46 helicopter - U.S.M.C. photo by Sgt. Mike Adkison
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Helicopters;
- Marines of the First Marine Division, Second Squad, Second Platoon, Company A board a CH-46 helicopter after completing a sweep 11 miles southeast of Da Nang, Vietnam. (U.S.M.C. photo by Sgt. Mike Adkison)
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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 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 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 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 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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- 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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- Michael A. Parker with machine gun
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Military weapons; Machine guns;
- Michael A. Parker holds a 50 caliber machine gun while stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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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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- Oral history interview with Bruce E. Remillard recorded on 2007 Nov. 12
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy. Seabees;
- Interview conducted by Julie Harris. Bruce E. Remillard enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970, to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War. He entered basic training as a mechanic with a rank of E-4, and then was assigned to the Seabees. Basic...
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