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Jen Shaffer

Korat

My dad's name is Dennis Smith. He's from Geddes, South Dakota, but currently lives in Iowa. He was in the Army. He enlisted and worked on repairing refrigeration units at bases. He was mostly stationed at Korat during his 13 month tour, but I know they flew him and drove him to a few other bases for repair work.
Three elephants and riders walking along a dirt road in a lush setting. Margins indicate the photo was taken October 1966.

Elephants on the way to C Company.

A young man in civilian clothes standing next to a sign that says "Re-Up!" Margins indicate photo is from October 1966.

A Laugh - Sign to Re-Up.

Two men in uniform posed with hands on hips, standing in front of a dock with many refrigerators on it.

Church, Chisholm and Refrigeration Dock.

Handwritten postcard

Postcard to Dennis Smith

A 7-story building with a marquee that reads "Capitol Hotel" on top.

Capitol Hotel.

Young man in civilian clothes standing inside a temple next to a gilded statue.

Buddhist Temple.

Tropical vegetation.

Banana trees at Lopburi.

Biographical Details

Submitted From: New Brighton, MN Current location marker

Primary Location During Vietnam: Korat, Thailand Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Military Service

Military Branch: U.S. Army

Dates of Service: 1966 - 1967

Two men stand near a Jeep, outside a dense jungle. Margins indicate the photo was taken October 1966.

Story Themes: Animals, C-130, Camp Friendship, Enlisting, Korat, Look, Maintenance, Sattahip, Sop Buri, Terrain, Thailand

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