Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13, 2024 #1 Posted February 13, 2024 Today, I acquired a very large group belonging to a Marine who did three tours in Vietnam - 67, 68 and 69. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, etc. Much of his time was serving as a artillery forward observer / surveyer. He spent an enormous amount of time photographing the war and his experiences. Those photographs & movies became the basis for an Oregon Public Broadcasting documentary on Vietnam, called "Tripwire". He also did a book. Aside from a large tub full of countless photos, slides, and reels, he brought back multiple flags, a bugle, an NVA helmet, ammo pouches, captured photos & documents, etc. This double-sided flag was amongst the others. I am assuming it is a unit flag, but Vietnam is outside the scope of my collecting focus so I just have no idea. Can someone help me with an ID on this one? Thanks for you time.
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13, 2024 Author #3 Posted February 13, 2024 There are a lot more maps and documents, but here are some captured item highlights and his medals.
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13, 2024 Author #4 Posted February 13, 2024 It just dawned on me that the VVA flag might be Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 506...duh. I didn't even think of that.
manayunkman Posted February 14, 2024 #5 Posted February 14, 2024 How cool is that?!! I couldn’t locate a VVA 506 but did locate a Veteran 506 chapter in Connecticut.
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 15, 2024 Author #6 Posted February 15, 2024 This solved it, I think. An Armed Forces Day Parade, Best Color Guard, award plaque to "Vietnam Veterans #506".
ShibaLegend Posted February 18, 2024 #7 Posted February 18, 2024 That's some awesome stuff! Love the chest rig and medals.
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