Artifact Detail
2 1/2 Ton Truck at a US Base's Gate
Photograph
Vietnam War
Photograph was taken by a US Army GI Serviceman who served his 1 1/2 Tours of Duty in Vietnam as a Radio Operator/Repairman with the 124TH Signal Battalion, 4TH Infantry Division. known as the 'IVY' Division, at different locations and times between 1968-1970. The Pleiku and An Khe area located in the Central Highlands was his main Area of Operations(AO). Photo measures approx. 3 1/2" W X 3 1/2" L.
Probably Authentic
Related: Vehicle
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