CCSU Veterans History Project

- 1st Marine division plaque presented by Major General Ormond R. Simpson, USMC. 1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps -- Awards;
- 1st Marine division plaque presented by Major General Ormond R. Simpson, USMC. 1969
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- 60 millimeter mortars with rocket launcher 1968
- Firearms; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Military weapons -- United States;
- 60 millimeter mortars with rocket launcher 1968
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- "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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- Helicopters from the First Marine Division landing in Vietnam - Photo by Cpl. G.J. Vojak
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Helicopters;
- Two helicopters from the First Marine Division land in Vietnam on Jan. 21, 1970. (Photo by Cpl. G.J. Vojak)
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- Leonardo Guzman digging a foxhole at "Hobo Woods," Vietnam Between 1968 and 1970
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps; Intrenchments;
- Leonardo Guzman digging a foxhole at "Hobo Woods," Vietnam Between 1968 and 1970
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- Leonardo Guzman standing between two Thai soldiers while on R & R leave (Rest & Relaxation). Bangkok, Thailand Between 1968 and 1970
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Military -- Leaves and furloughs;
- Leonardo Guzman standing between two Thai soldiers while on R & R leave (Rest & Relaxation). Bangkok, Thailand Between 1968 and 1970
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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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- Marine infantry training platoon posing in helmets Between 1968 and 1970
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps -- Infantry.;
- Marine infantry training platoon posing in helmets 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 at home upon his return from Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker in February of 1970 in front of his home in West Hartford, Connecticut after his discharge from the Marine Corps.
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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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