Sgt. William "Bill" Jonart, Company D, 2/505hth, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and troops., 7/1/1969
Item, Object: 166, Box: 2
Part of Iconography 1668: Jeff Hinman Vietnam Conflict photographs and slides
Description
Same as #161: On July 30 1969, President Nixon visited Vietnam via Tan Son Nhut Air Base. The 3rd brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, was responsible for protecting the area West and Southwest of Tan Son Knut. For 24 hours the 3rd brigade constantly moved troops around the area of operation to thwart any possible enemy action against the airbase during the President's visit.; Location: Southwest of Saigon; photo by Jeff Hinman '68
Dates
- 7/1/1969
Extent
From the Collection: 5 boxes : 9 linear ft.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository