Flame Tank that was with the "Lost Amtrac Platoon" on Operation Starlite
Chu Lai 1965-1966
Charlie Company 1/7 set up across the Song Tra Bong (River), south of Chu Lai, as a company size outpost. This was a supply of rations, water, ammo and mail. This run was made every other day, routes were varied and also alternated with helicopters.
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The Marine with his arms in the air is Sgt Boswell, who was later "Killed In Action" on his second tour in 1969. Good man and a good NCO. I'm sure that the other Marines were his "Tank Crew", but I can't make out who they are.
Chu Lai 1965-1966
Passing through a small village south of Chu Lai on Hi-Way 1. Picture may have been taken during Operation Black Ferrot or on one of the other operations in the Chu Lai area. The name of the village is possibly Nouc Maun.
Chu Lai 65-66
The Marine on the left over the Gun Tube is Lt. Ray Stewart. The one sitting without a "cover" is PFC Byers. He was "Wounded In Action" while with Charlie Company 1/7 across the Song Tra Bong (River). He never returned and we never heard from him again. The Marine over his shoulder is LCpl Bromley.
Chu Lai 1965-1966
Bravo Company Marines hauling water for the shower. Standing left PFC Byers, walking toward him is PFC Dinacola, SSgt O.K. Martin between them. Other Marines are unidentified.
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Bravo Company tanks leaving the "Tank Park".
Chu Lai 1965-1966
Center left to right: PFC Gobel and PFC Alvarez, Bravo Company, 1st Tanks.
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Bravo Company, 1st Tanks CP and Tank Park. The land mass in the background on the horizon is the "Batangan Peninsula" where Operation Starlite took place.
Chu Lai 1965-1966
Part of Bravo Company Command Post.
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Hi-Way 1 passing through Nouc Maun. I believe this picture was taken during Operation Black Ferrot.
Chu Lai 1965-1966
POW from Operation Piranha
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Returning to Chu Lai after Operation Hastings.
Chu Lai 65-66
Bravo-11 and Crew Tent.
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Bravo Company, 1st Tanks, B-53 Flame Tank in the foreground.
Chu Lai 65-66
All the comforts of home, but perhaps a little drafty at times.
Chu Lai 65-66
Hi-Way 1 looking back North toward Chu Lai
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First Tank Battalion Officers Mess Hall.
Chu Lai 65-66
Nadine the "B" Co. Retriever.
Chu Lai 65-66
Nadine working with 1st Plt.
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