Vietnam War Combat

Photographs of U.S. Marines engaged in combat operations in Vietnam, depicting intense military activities and interactions with locals.

Soldiers from "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, advance through a jungle in search of North Vietnamese soldiers during Operation Prairie III on March 20, 1967, approximately three miles west of Cồn Tiền. This image was taken during combat in Vietnam by an official military photographer.

Marine Corps soldiers from "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines, engaged in combat near Hills 479 and 500 during Operation Rush. The operation occurred from August 5 to 9, 1967, approximately 4,000 meters southwest of Phu Bai, Vietnam. This photograph was taken by LCpl Porter and is part of the 36mm Negative 3rd HarDiv Vietnam collection.

Marines from Second Platoon, "B" Company, First Battalion, Third Marines inspect a bunker following its destruction with a grenade. The photo, taken on July 7, 1968, was part of the combat activities during the Vietnam War. Photographer SSgt. Shearer captured this image under the Defense Department's documentation effort (Marine Corps), with reference number A191739.

Soldiers from "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, advance through a jungle in search of North Vietnamese soldiers during Operation Prairie III on March 20, 1967, approximately three miles west of Cồn Tiền. This image was taken during combat in Vietnam by an official military photographer.

Marines from "Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, with a captured North Vietnamese Army (NVA) soldier during a military operation in Vietnam. Date: February 5, 1968. Photographer: Sgt W. F. Dickman. This image is part of the U.S. Defense Department's collection (Marine Corps). Catalog number: A372926 127 GVB-356."

A fleet of UH-34 helicopters hover in the air during Operation Virginia, Defense Deet in Vietnam. The photograph was taken on April 20, 1966, and shows the military activities of the United States Marines. It was captured by SSgt. H. Shipp and labeled as A169759 127 GVB-222 in the Marines' photography records.

Sgt. J.M. Jones and his K9 partner observe the treeline as members of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, engage in gunfire. The photograph was taken on May 5, 1970, during the Vietnam War by Cpl R.L. Pearson as part of the 1st Marine Division's activities. (Image: NEG AMD-1338-11-70)

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jay A. Shumaker from Butler, PA, stands guard with a mounted .50 caliber machine gun during Operation Onslow on October 18, 1967. He is a member of the Otter Platoon, First Motors, serving with Second Platoon, "C" Co., First Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment of the First Marine Division in Vietnam. This photograph was taken by Sergeant Dickman during combat activities. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) Eha A370452.

1st Marine Division soldiers conducting a village patrol in Vietnam, November 26, 1970. The Marines, part of Headquarters Battalion, were searching for potential Viet Cong infiltrators. This photograph was taken by SSgt M. S. Merriman and is part of the American Military Activities during the Vietnam War collection.

Marine advisors are seen in this photograph firing 75 3rd MarDiv Viet Han FIRING exercises. Major Charles X. Whitfield observes the practice as the advisor to the Vietnamese artillery battalion stationed at Thu Duc, seven miles northeast of Saigon. This Defense Department photo is identified as A186851 127 GVB-242.

Caption: Corporal John B. Wilson, 23, from Spokane, Washington, moves swiftly under Viet Cong sniper fire during Operation New Castle on March 26, 1967. This photograph captures moments from the intense combat of American military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) XFS 4369966 127 GVB-/3/

Lieutenant General Keith B. McCutcheon reviews the Honor Guard with Major General Edwin B. Wheeler (center) during an arrival ceremony in Vietnam. Lieutenant General McCutcheon is the new Commanding General of III Marine Amphibious Force. The photograph was taken on March 5, 1970, by Sergeant A. J. May.

General Westmoreland, Lieutenant Colonel Van D. Bell, Captain J. P. Trehy, and Lieutenant General L.W. Walt are seen conducting a briefing for the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines as part of Operation "Hastings" on July 30, 1966. This photograph captures the military activities during the Vietnam War. (Defence Department Photograph - Marine Corps)

"A group of officers and officials, including Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham, arrive at the 3rd Marine Division in Danang, Vietnam on April 10, 1965. They are greeted by various military personnel, including Colonel Strapp, Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, Lieutenant Colonel McGraw, Colonel Quilisi, and Colonel King. Photo taken by GySgt. Hallahan. (Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps) A185088 rum."

Marine Corps General Wallace Greene, Jr. presents the Navy Cross award to Captain Marshall M. Carter during the Guadalcanal Anniversary at the First Marine Division on August 15, 1967. Also present at the event are Vice President Hubert Humphrey, General William Westmoreland, and Senator Harry F. Byrd.

Lieutenant Colonel Young and Lieutenant Colonel March of the 1stMarDiv Vietnam are being congratulated by VIPs of the DaNang Area in this 1969 photograph. The image, taken by Cpl A. C. Prentiss, captures a moment during American military activities in Vietnam. This photograph is part of the Defense Department's collection of images from the Vietnam War.

Parachutists undergoing training for packing chutes on November 23, 1968, in Vietnam. Cpl Robert R. Owen assists Sgt Allen D. Owen in putting on a parachute harness during landing exercise rehearsals at the 1st Recon Battalion. This is a 35mm negative photograph taken by SSgt B. Bowen Lanes.

Caption: In this photograph from October 1967, taken by combat photographers Larry Burrows and SSgt Bruce Martin, Marine Corps Corporal William T. Perkins (second from left) is seen capturing footage of the evacuation of wounded Marines during Operation Medina in the Hai Lang Forest. Tragically, Perkins was killed in action just two hours later. This photo was featured in Leatherneck Magazine and provided by the Defense Department's Marine Corps archives.

Marines from Co. 3/26 patrol in Co Bi Thanh, Ten Province, R.V.N. during Operation Chinook on December 26, 1966. This photograph was taken by LCpl. B.L. Axelrod, showcasing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Officers and officials, including Lyndon Johnson and Col P X Kelley, are captured in this photograph taken during an official tour in April 1966. Staff Sergeant Kelly, Major General Lewis J. Fields, and Lieutenant General. Lewis W. Walt can be seen engaging in a discussion about Operation TEXAS. This photo was taken by ICpl. Mennillo as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines of A Co. 1/9 in Operation Prairie II during March 1967. A captured Viet Cong trooper walks through the sweep line to surrender, approximately 2000 meters south of the Deez Defense Det. Photograph taken by Lance Corporal S.H. Leighty. (MARINE CORPS) A188465.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Leonard F. Chapman, arrives at Baldy Combat Base on January 16, 1971, to visit the 5th Marines. Accompanying him are Col. Clark V Judge and Maj. Gen. Charles F. Widdecke. This Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) is labeled A194757.

Members of "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment embark on an early morning patrol during an operation south of the demilitarized zone. The photo, taken on August 21, 1969, depicts a light morning mist as the soldiers prepare to venture out. Photographer: Cpl Philip R. Boehme.

Caption: Corporal H. Williams Jr. from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion; 1st Regiment in the Co Bi Than Tan Area during the Vietnam War. He is seen battling a fire in the Co Bi Then San Valley on June 6, 1966. This photograph was taken by Cpl. Burch and is part of the Defense Department's photographic collection (Marine Corps).

Marines from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, questioning a Viet Cong suspect during a military operation near the village of Bich Ham, southwest of Danang. Photograph taken on March 31, 1966 by Sgt. J. Reid. This photo is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from Echo Company, Second Battalion, Third Marines securing a landing zone in Vietnam on July 17, 1968. They are shown moving into defensive positions after being dropped off 3,000 meters south of the designated landing zone to protect the area. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps, A191880)

Marine sergeant G. V. Hurt of the 7th Motor Transport Battalion is seen discussing the fertilizer distribution process with the village chief of Ky Hung in South Vietnam. The distribution is part of the USAID program initiated by the United States government. This photo was taken on May 16, 1966, and is sourced by Sergeant W. Penn. A369322 ZUM is the Defense Department photo archive number.

A Marine of the Second Battalion, Twenty-seventh Regiment is pictured firing a light anti-tank assault weapon (LAAN) during a familiarization firing session at a rifle range south of Da Nang on February 18, 1968. The photograph was taken by LCpl R. DelVecchio. This image was part of the activities of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam.

"SSgt. Percy J. Price, former military heavyweight boxing champion, leads his platoon on an operation south of Da Nang. Price, standing at six feet four inches and weighing 210 pounds, defeated Cassius Clay in the 1960 Olympic trials. (Photographer: LCpl. R.A. Lowes, March 25, 1967)"

Marine Corps truck convoy prepares to move for an operation near Vietnam. The convoy consists of various vehicles including jeeps, mules, trucks, and dune buggies. Marines are seen in full combat gear, ready for action. This photograph was taken during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Marine Lance Corporal Bryant White, a sniper from the Ninth Marine Regiment, wears a knitted cap during the cool evenings in the Demilitarized Zone of South Vietnam during September 27, 1968. White assisted the 3d Marine Division in their sweep of the area. (Photograph by Pfe E. E. Hildreth, United States Defense Department)

Marine Lance Corporal Bill Iyons, 19, from Springfield, Ohio, a member of "B" Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, is on high alert during a sweep mission in Elephant Valley. The Marines are searching for rocket sites in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on July 23, 1968, by Cpl. M.J. Coates and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Brigadier General E. B. Simmons, ADC, of the 1st Marine Division, engages in conversation with Corporal R. W. Conlon, from Binghamton, New York, during a visit to hill sights in MR 1 in the Republic of Vietnam. The photograph captures a moment of interaction between the high-ranking officer and the enlisted Marine.

Six suspected Viet Cong prisoners being transported by helicopter to a rear area by U.S. Marines during a battle in Chu Lai, Vietnam on August 21, 1965. Photograph taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps).

Lieutenant Colonel Leon N. Utter, commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, explains the battalion's maneuvers to Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, Major General Lewis J. Fields, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, and Major General Hoang Xuan Lam, 2nd Army of the Republic of Vietnam Divisional Commander. This took place at the 2nd Battalion command post position near Kong Nhan in Quang Ngai Province during Operation Ontgomery in May 1966.

"Private First Class John T. Johnson of the 3rd Marine Division reads the TRIAD, the division's newspaper, while stationed on Hill 278 in Daneng, Vietnam on April 24, 1965. PFC Johnson serves as a rifleman in the 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon of P Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Defense Department photo taken by Sgt. R.R. Reynolds."

Brigadier General M.P. Ryan, Assistant Division Commander of the 3rd Marina Division, listens as Major James Day, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, Ninth Marines, explains the progress of Operation Prairie II during the Vietnam War. Captain Don Fester, Commanding Officer of "A" Company, can be seen on the left checking a map. This photograph was taken on March 3, 1967.

Major General Ormand Simpson, Commanding General of the Marine Division, greets President Nguyen Van Thieu on his arrival at the Marine Combat Base in An Hoa, Vietnam. Also present were Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Lam, I pa Commander, and President Thieu. Date: February 3, 1969.

An ARVN soldier from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam keeps watch during a rest stop while enroute to a suspected Viet Cong Base Camp. This photo was taken in 1969 during the Vietnam War. (Photograph: 3M-6-1682-69 III MAF Vietnam) (Source: Defense Department, Marine Corps)

A group of Marines from L Co., 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment, are seen moving towards the base to assist the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, who were engaged in a 100-hour battle against the North Vietnamese Regulars during the Operation Hastings. This operation, one of the largest in the Vietnam War, occurred near the demilitarized zone between North Vietnam and the Republic of Vietnam. IDF photo by Sgt. E.E. A18770.

General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., the Commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Lance Corporal James W. Consaul from the 1st Recon Battalion during Bronze Star presentations at 3rd Marine Division Headquarters in Quang Tri, Vietnam on January 10, 1970.

Marines probing for weapons in a manure pile during a search and destroy mission with Delta and Nike Companies, 1st Marine Regiment. The photo was taken near Marble Mountain in Vietnam on November 8, 1966. This image captures the intense combat activities during the Vietnam War.

Corporal David J. Gurlowski from Detroit, Michigan, of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, is presented with the Silver Star Medal by Lieutenant General Henry W. Buse, Jr., on May 15, 1970, in Vietnam. This photograph captures the ceremony attended by members of the 1st Marine Division.

Lieutenant S. J. Falkenstein of the 3D-1-1676-67 3rdMarDiv Vietnam is seen examining a Vietnamese boy during a MEDCAP operation on August 18, 1967. The photograph was taken by Cpl J. Stevens, USN, and is part of the Defense Department's archive of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

"July 24, 1966 - A photograph taken during combat shows PFC Harry L. Daniel calling for reinforcement, while PFC Lawrence A. Schneider operates an M-60 machine gun on the perimeter of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam. This image captures the intense atmosphere and the dedication of American soldiers during the Vietnam War."

A marine reconnaissance team prepares to transport Viet Cong suspects and prisoners from a village during the Vietnam War. The image shows the soldiers gathering and organizing the detainees before leaving the area. This photograph was taken on May 1, 1970, by Corporal W. P. Barger of the 1st Marine Division.

Caption: Captain Harvey Barnum, Commanding Officer of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, overseeing artillery guns at Fire Support Base Dick in Vietnam. The photo taken on November 22, 1968, captures a powerful moment during the Vietnam War. (Photographer: G. K. Mideaux, Department of Defense)

GySgt John B. Curry, Company Gunnery Sergeant of "G" Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, is seen trudging through a rice paddy during a company patrol in Vietnam. This photo was taken on February 8, 1968, as part of Operation Kentucky in the area east of Con Thien. The image was captured by Cpl L.P. Brown and is part of a collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

"A 50mm mortar fires from the front lines in Vietnam, February 1968. The photograph captured a moment during a military operation by B Co., First Battalion, Twenty-sixth Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. This image is taken by Sgt J.S. Ryan and belongs to the Defense Department's photographic collection."

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment engage in combat during Operation Kingfisher on July 29, 1967. The photo captures the 2nd Battalion entering the perimeter of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, which is providing security on the flanks. This image was taken by LCpl L.P. Brown and is part of a collection of photographs depicting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines on a search and destroy mission during the Vietnam War pause to fill their canteen bottles. The soldiers can be seen clustered around a communal water source, taking a brief break from combat duties. This Defense Department photograph, taken in 1966, captures a poignant moment during the turbulent military activities of that time.

Marines debarking from UH-34 helicopters during Operation PIRANHA in Chu Lai, Vietnam on September 7, 1965. This photo, taken by SSgt. Savatt, shows the soldiers landing at the Sparrow landing site. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number A185252.

Marines from Fox Company and Echo Company wait to board UH-34 helicopters, operated by HMM 365, for a patrol mission in the Chu Lai area of Vietnam on July 3, 1965. This photograph, taken by Sgt. L. D. Choate, captures the preparations for military activities during the early stages of the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 5th Regiment board the LPH-9 USS DENVER on March 24, 1971. The Regiment is being redeployed from Danang, Vietnam to Camp Pendleton, Calif. Photo taken by GySgt D.P. Hurley. Department of Defense photo (Marine Corps).

Lance Corporal Jerry W. Simon from East Cleveland, Ohio is presented with the Silver Star by Colonel Barract, Regimental Commanding Officer of the 9th Parison at "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. The ceremony took place on September 5, 1966, during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken by W.R. Dognan.

Marines from the Franklin, Woodbury and H.J. stacking sandbags on the fender of a Marino Corp truck in April 1967. The image depicts various vehicles including jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies used during American military activities in Vietnam. Photo taken by Cysgt. Forthrup PEC. Robart. Marine Corps photo reference: A100615 127 GVB-343.

Ceremony during the Vietnam War where Gonorel Stiles presents Cpl. CoJo Ciseni with the Bronze Star. The event took place on March 19, 1967 and was attended by Hubert Humphrey. The photograph was taken by ICpl R.P.Cuzay Gonorel Stiles and is classified under the Defense Department archives.

Colonel Kenneth Lo Reusser from Seattle, Washington, the new commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-16, stands beside his predecessor, Colonel Richard M. Hunt from Huntington, West Virginia, in a formal ceremony at Marble Mountain Air Facility. The ceremony took place on October 16, 1966, and Reusser received the group's colors.

Private First Class Paul S. Bowsher, a machine gunner from Company B, Amtracks, attached to the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, is seen keeping watch and aiming his gun aboard an Antrack as it moves through Viet Cong infested territory in Vietnam on September 18, 1965. The photograph was taken by LCpl. J. Hallas.

Soldiers from the Third Haring Air Delivery Platoon are preparing their parachutes for training purposes in December 1966. They are getting ready to parachute into a special forces drop zone to retrieve their equipment during a resupply air drop. Credit: Sgt. R. Tudor U.S. Marine Corps.

A CH-46 helicopter being loaded with ammunition for troops in the field. Date: November 11, 1966. Location: Dong Ba, R.V.H. The photograph captures military activities during the Vietnam War. (Caption style: Factual)

"Brought in by Marines, a Viet Cong prisoner captured during Operation Double Eagle, 20 miles south of Quang Ngai, Vietnam, is blindfolded and tied as precautionary measures to prevent escape attempts. The card on the prisoner's black pajama shirt contains information pertaining to the circumstances of his capture."

Members of 1/1 Company, part of the 1st Marine Division, fill their canteens with water on July 14, 1967, in Vietnam. The photograph showcases the water purification plants and field resupply operations undertaken by the military. It was taken by SSgt Percy Price during a search for Viet Cong.

A Marine stationed in Vietnam carries the M72 Anti-Tank Rocket (LAW) and other combat gear on his back while on patrol. This photograph captured the equipment used by the 1stMarDiv (1st Marine Division) during the Vietnam War. The image showcases the challenges faced by American military personnel in hostile terrains.

Lieutenant James M. Hayes receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony on August 20, 1967 in Vietnam. This photograph captures the moment as Lieutenant Hayes is honored for his bravery and service as part of the First Battalion, Eleventh Marine Regiment. Taken by the Defense Department, the image showcases the valor demonstrated during the Vietnam War.

Caption: "General Leonard F Chapman is escorted by Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson Jr. and Brigadier General Leo J. Dulacki as he arrives at Danang Airbase during his visit to Vietnam. This photograph captures the official interactions between officers and officials during the Vietnam War."

Sergeant Major Joseph Daily, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, engages in conversation with Private First Class Ralph Garrison, a machine gunner in the 81mm Mortar Platoon, Special Landing Force Bravo. They are seen talking during the visit of General Leonard F. Chapman Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, in August 1969. This photo is a Department of Defense image taken during the Vietnam War.

Marines of E Co. 2/7 evacuate a fallen comrade, Hatine, via a Medevac chopper during Operation Arizona on June 20, 1967. The operation took place 25 miles southeast of Da Nang in Vietnam. This Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) is labeled A370133 and was captured by J.E.McClory.

"Helicopters CH-46 stuck in mud at Phu Bai, January 2, 1968. A Marine of Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 can be seen pushing on the helicopter. The photograph was taken by SSgt. W. F. Schridor and is a part of the 2nd MAW Vietnam photo collection."

Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak inspects the Honor Guard provided by Battalion Landing Team 1/3, upon his arrival at Danang Airfield. General Krulak will inspect the defensive positions of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade that was brought ashore at the request of the Vietnamese government. March 23, 1965. Photo by: Sgt. Batchelor. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A183863 127 GVB-269.

Marines of "K" Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines participate in a flag raising memorial held on the Air Strip in Vietnam on October 9, 1968. The photograph shows the Marines standing with their heads bowed while the U.S. and Vietnamese flags wave in the wind. Image courtesy of the Defense Department.

Marine Corps Officers, Mr. Chaffee and Pfe Curtis M. Roberts, are pictured in May 1969 during the Vietnam War. Pfe Roberts, hailing from Providence, RI, is Mr. Chaffee's cousin. This photograph was captured by Sgt J. K. Mallins. It is a Defense Department photo from the 1st Marine Division.

Marines of Company "Hotel" 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines conduct a search and clear operation as they move off Dong Ha Mountain during combat in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on September 13, 1969, by W.J. Carroll. It is an official Defense Department photo taken by the Marine Corps.

"Ceremonial event in Vietnam: Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale present Major Eugene A. Homer, Jr. with a Silver Star. Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt of Marine Air Group 12 conducted the award ceremony in Chu Lai on April 2, 1969."

Marine Sergeant Reginald Hiacka (Hiami, Fla.), of "A" Company, lat Battalion, First Marinas, is seen firing his M-3A1 Grease Gun at the Viet Cong during Operation Hue City in Vietnam. This photograph was taken by Cpl Smedley Somm on February 20, 1968.

General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., visits the Republic of Korea's 2nd Marine Brigade in Chu Lai during his first tour of Vietnam as Commandant of the Marine Corps on January 12, 1968. This photograph captures officers and officials during the visit. (Photograph: LCpl Moore, Defense Department-Marine Corps)

US Marines are seen stringing barbed wire around suspected Viet Cong in Tri Vinh I, Vietnam, in June 1965. The image was taken by Sgt L.D. Choate of the 3rd MerDiv nh Vinh and is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number A184698.

General Leonard F Chapman Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, affixes the Meritorious Unit Citation Streamer to the colors of the 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion in Vietnam on January 10, 1969. The battalion is recognized for its exceptional performance in combat against the North Vietnamese Army. Image by SSgt Zane Wilson. (MARINE CORPS)

A Marine from Eron K Company, 4th Battalion, 11th Marines attaches a cable to a 55 howitzer in preparation for lifting by a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter. This took place on March 30, 1967, during Operation DaSota in Vietnam, to support the 7th Marines. This was recorded in a 35mm negative photograph labeled 6-892-67 LetMarDiv Vietnam 20Mar67. This image is part of the Defense Department's prototype collection under Marine Corps ID A373072 127 GVB-S.

Helicopters CH-53 - August 27, 1968. A forklift is seen loading four 753-inch helicopters at the FLC Hellipad at Camp Books, near Da Nang, Vietnam. This photograph is part of the Defense Department's collection, taken by Marine Corps photographer Pre R. K. Nystrom. (4191913 mis 127 GVB-219)

"Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., presents Captain Marshall N. Carter with the Navy Cross Medal for heroic actions against insurgent enemy forces on January 4, 1967. Captain Carter, commanding officer of "C" Co., 1st Bn., First Marine Regiment, receives the award during the Guadalcanal anniversary ceremony on August 7, 1967. Photograph taken by Sgt M.W. Kurruk."

"Leathernecks of the First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment search for North Vietnamese Army troops by walking through a rice paddy south of the demilitarized zone. This photograph was taken on December 22, 1967, during combat operations in Vietnam. Photog: Pfe P. Shackman, Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps)."

Caption: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara greets Corporal Frank E. Szefler during his visit to the Qui hon sector of Vietnam on July 19, 1965. Cpl Szefler and his fire team provided security for the Secretary during his trip. Photo taken by Cpl S. Dahl, U.S. Department of Defense.

Marines of "A" Co., 1st Bn., 5th Marines escort three suspected North Vietnamese Army (NVA) soldiers back to their Headquarters for interrogation, on February 24, 1968. The photograph was taken by a Department of Defense photographer, identified as Messenger, during the Vietnam War.

Platoon Sergeant Gilbert R. Gonzales of the 2nd Battalion, Third Marines, is seen maneuvering through dense underbrush during a sweep and clear operation near Camp Carroll on August 8, 1968. The operation, involving the 3rd Marine Division and Army of the Republic of Vietnam, aimed to locate enemy infiltration routes, supply cadres, and dismantle enemy fortifications in the area south of the demilitarized zone.

Combat photographers from Time/Life, Larry Burrows and LCpl J.E. Threevits, along with 1st Marine Division Public Affairs Officer Lance Corporal D. Darby and Sergeant W. K. Thompson, and Staff Sergeant M. S. Merriman of the 1st Marine Division Photographic Section, are seen boarding a Vietnamese Disposal Truck during military activities in Vietnam on July 10, 1970. This photograph is a Defense Department photo by the Marine Corps.

Major General Edwin B. Wheeler, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, welcomes General William Rossoh, Deputy Commander of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, to H111 55, located 13 miles southwest of Danang. This photograph was taken on February 6, 1970, during the Vietnam War. Caption: Major General Wheeler welcomes General Rossoh. Defense Department photo, credit to Sgt M. J. Adkison (USMC).

U.S. Marines conduct a medical evacuation practice during the Vietnam War on January 23, 1968. In this photograph, a UH-34D helicopter hovers in the air as a Robertson litter carrying a 250-pound dummy is raised by a hoist. This training exercise was part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's operations.

Lieutenant Colonel Bronors is relieved by Major J. T. Elkins at a change of command ceremony on November 15, 1966. This photograph captures the transition of leadership within the 3/5 battalion of the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Image ID: GVB-76-A370228.

US personnel, including Corporal Larry R. Hiklos, react in horror as an enemy machine gun engages their medavac helicopter during the Vietnam War. Corporal Hiklos, an artillery forward observer, was wounded in an enemy ambush while participating in a search and destroy mission south of Da Nang on September 1, 1967.

"General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, is greeted by Brigadier General Hugh M. Elwood during a visit to the 3rd Marine Division in Tietnen, Vietnam in January 1967. This photo captures officers and officials during military activities in Vietnam during the Vietnam War."

Major General Charles F. Widdecke, Major General Alan J. Armstrong, Lieutenant General Donn J. Robertson, and Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Lam participate in the III MAF re-deployment ceremonies at Camp Jay K. Books, RVN. They salute the Massed Colors of III MAF as they pass-in-review. Photograph taken on April 14, 1971 by Sgt W. S. Ash. (MARINE CORES) mis A800146.

"Colonel P.X. Kelley assists Lyndon Johnson during an official tour of military activities in Vietnam, April 1966. Mr. Stratton, an official, is seen demonstrating his shooting skills. This photograph, taken by the Defense Department, showcases the engagement of officers and officials during the Vietnam War."

Image shows the aftermath of a battle in Vietnam, where dead Marines from the First Battalion Fifth Marines are being cleared up on the battlefield. The photo was taken during Operation Swift, located 20 miles southwest of Da Nang. This photograph was captured by Sgt W.C. Norman and is a Defense Department photo.

Admiral John J. Hyland, USN CINPACFLT, arrives at DaNang, VII: Base Operations. He is greeted by Major General Bowmen, Deputy GG 1 11 MAF, and Brigadier General Dooley, Chief of Staff III MAF. This photograph captures the meeting between these officers during the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps personnel and a driver are seen guiding a Mule, an Army vehicle, across a stream and up a steep embankment along Route 9 from Calu to Khe Sanh in Vietnam. The image was taken on April 7, 1968, showing the efforts made by the military to transport equipment across challenging terrains.

"Artillery crew members from 'A' Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, Sgt Robert Chock and Pfc K. G. Blatti, fire a 105 Howitzer in support of the 3rd Marine Regiment. The photo was taken on August 20, 1969 at Fire Support Base Fuller during the Vietnam War."

A Catholic chaplain conducts Mass for troops of Battalion Landing Team 1/26 at the battalion command post area during Operation Deck House IV near the demilitarized zone in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on September 16, 1966. The photograph is Defense Department photo (Marine Corp A.167847 W).

A U.S. Marine fires into a Viet Cong hut, situated 17 miles southwest of Danang during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken on February 6, 1970, depicts the ongoing military activities against the Viet Cong. The image captures the intensity and danger faced by American troops during this conflict.

Staff Sergeant Billy G. Marshall from California is presented with the Silver Star Medal by Brigadier General English, during a ceremony in Vietnam. SSgt Marshall, serving in the 4th Marine Regiment, was honored for his courageous actions in combat. This photograph was taken by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Marines of "A" Company, 1st Engineer Battalion constructing a foot bridge in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken by the Defense Department, shows the dedication and skills of the Marines in carrying out construction activities during military operations in the field.

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