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Moments in the An Hoa Valley - Vietnam 1968
The war was tragic, my thoughts don't need inspiration.
I was in Vietnam in from April 1968-April 1969 with the USMC. Most of these photos were taken while on patrol in the An Hoa Valley, which we called "Happy Valley", in Quảng Nam Province. This was just south of Da Nang, and was a "free fire" combat zone.
Filling up canteens with fresh drinking water from bomb crater while on patrol in the field.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Da Nang, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Dates of Service: 1967 - 1969
Unit: F 2/7, 1st Marine Division
Specialty: 0331
Story Themes: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1st Marines, An Hoa Valley, Combat, Da Nang, David Tabaka, Marines, Quang Nam Province, Saint Paul, St Paul
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