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[Photograph of Barsanti giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Olinto Mark Barsanti standing at a microphone, making a speech during a fallen soldier memorial in Vietnam c. 1967-68. In the foreground, a men's military boots, rifles, and helmet are arranged atop of an army cameo clothing. Two soldiers are seated behind Barsanti, holding papers, and a third is standing on the right side of the image; tents are visible behind them.
Date: [1967..]
Creator: United States. Army.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Polo Castillo, Jr.]

Description: Photograph of LCpl Polo Castillo, Jr., 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division in Phu Bai, Vietnam. He is holding a rifle while standing in front of a tent on a military base. The handwriting on the photo reads "Polo Castillo, Jr." and "Vietnam 1968."
Date: April 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Polo Castillo, Jr. In Vietnam]

Description: Photograph of LCpl Polo Castillo, 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam. Polo is posing in front of a tower of sandbags and military structures. The back of the photograph reads, "The jacket I have on is a flak jacket which protects us from shrapnel or what have you. Can you see me wearing this heavy protective jacket, rifle, helmet + so on with this heat. Gia Le Combat Base, April-68. Your Loving Fiancee, Polo Castillo."
Date: April 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Explosives]

Description: Photograph of Andy Anderson (seated left), Santos Arellano (standing left), Polo Castillo (standing right) of the 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The men are posing in front of the Explosives sign at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: December 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Machine Gun in Bunker]

Description: Photograph of Marine with the 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division manning a 50 caliber machine gun in a bunker at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: September 1968
Creator: Polo Castillo
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Portrait of Wilmer Wayne Wilson]

Description: Portrait of Wilmer Wayne Wilson in his sailor uniform. The text on the bottom of the photograph says: "Wilmer Wayne Wilson Killed in action April 16, 1968 in Vietnam Awarded the Vietnamese Military Merit Medal and the Cross of Gallantry son of Wilmer Dayton and Margie Wilson. Brother to Gary, Buford and Lawrence Wilson, Bonnie Wilson and Linda Wilson."
Date: unknown
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Portrait of 1st Lieutenant W. Roy Coplen Watt]

Description: Portrait of 1st Lieutenant W. Roy Coplen Watt of the 7th [Cavalry] 1st Air Division U. S. Army. The text on the bottom of the photograph contains information about his birth, death, and service in Vietnam, along with the medals he won and the names of his parents: "1st Lt. W. Roy Coplen Watt 7th Cavalry 1st Air Div...Killed in action Feb. 29, 1968 Republic of Vietnam...Posthumously awarded The Silver Star for gallantry in action, Bronze Star Medal for heroism...Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray B. Cople… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Polo Castillo in Jeep]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) in a Jeep en route in a convoy to Da Nang, Vietnam. Castillo was stationed at Gia Le Combat Base. The back of the photograph reads," My Darling Wife, Yolanda. This was taken a few hours before we left on the convoy to Da Nang. At that time, that jeep I drive didn't have a windshield or a top. The last few hours at Gia Le. What'cha think of my little groovey hat. Ha! Love Ya Forever, Your Loving Husband, Paul Ca… more
Date: September 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Bunker Duty]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) on guard duty in a bunker at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: September 1968
Partner: Midwestern State University

Vietnam Conflict Map

Description: Maps of Asia mostly focused on Southeast Asia and Vietnam, showing countries, cities, major roads, etc. The main map of Vietnam has markings for major airbases and U.S. Army and Marine landings during 1965; the map of Southeast Asia has illustrated images to document major economic components (e.g., factories for "manufacturing," derricks for "oil," etc.). There is also a timeline of major events (1945-1966) related to the Vietnam Conflict.
Date: 1966~
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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