CCSU Veterans History Project

- Oral history interview with Michael A. Parker recorded 2004 Apr. 16
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; United States. Marine Corps;
- Interview 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 additional training in North Carolina and...
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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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- 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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- "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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- 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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- "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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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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- 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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- 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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- The First Marine Division on January 21, 1970 - Photo by Lt. Cpl. Rocky Pearson
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Helicopters;
- The First Marine Division can be seen in the foreground waiting to board a helicopter on Jan. 21, 1970. (Photo by Lt. Cpl. Rocky Pearson)
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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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