“The effects of just one month spent in a Viet Cong prison camp show on 23-year-old Le Van Than, who had defected from the Communist forces and joined the Government side, was recaptured by the Viet Cong and deliberately starved”, 1966. Photo by Ken Howser
Squad, From 1st Cavalry Regiment, Ready to Go on a Mission
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Squad ready to go on a mission. Photo by Ernie Patrick who was with the "Blues". from March, to July, 1970. Ernie says he wasn't in country very long. Ship was shot down and he was sent to hospital in Da Nang, Cam Rahn Bay, Japan then to Fort Gordon, Ga. Finally sent to Fort Hood where he stayed until discharge. Earnie was with D-Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment. Courtesy of Mike Gustin
Nursing students caring for patient at South Davis Community Hospital, late 1950s
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Black and white photograph of female Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students caring for a female patient at South Davis Community Hospital, late 1950s. Nursing students wear sleeve patch that states, "S.L. Trade Technical Institute, Student Practical Nurse." Nursing Program, Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute (Salt Lake Community College). Specific persons in photo not identified.
Binh Dan Hospital in Saigon Took Direct Rocket Hit, June 11, 1968
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Viet Cong Rocket Attacks Kill Many Saigon Civilians - The Binh Dan Hospital in Saigon took a direct hit during the Communist rocket attack on June 11, 1968. Photo by Douglas Pike.
Kingsman Huey destroyed by detonated mine. "It exploded under the pilots seat, blowing him and seat through back of aircraft. I medevaced him to hospital in Phu Bai. He survived his wounds thanks to armored seat. One GI on firebase was killed when aircraft flipped on him. Mike Grisey says: I remember that mission... If it wasn't for the Door Gunner's eagle eye spotting the wires leading to mine on top of that abandoned fire base, we would have landed on top of it, and that could have been '798 blown apart... By the time we notified the ships behind us, it was too late." Photo by and comments by Tom Everhart
