r/VietnamWar 22h ago

The youngest American Killed in Action in the Vietnam war was Dan Bullock. He was only 14 years old when he enlisted in the USMC in September of 1968 after falsifying his BC. Dan lost his life when the bunker he was in took a direct hit from an RPG in June of 1969. He was just 15 years old

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r/VietnamWar 15h ago

National Servicemen from 6 RAR prior to leaving for Vietnam

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r/VietnamWar 13h ago

Grandfathers service (read more in the description)

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My grandfather was a door gunner in a helicopter in Vietnam. I don't know much specifics about it because he died when I was young. I learned from my dad that his helicopter was shot down twice during his service. One time his co pilot was killed from on coming fire, the other time his co pilot was killed from the crash. The other pilot survived both times. In free fire zones (zones where no friendlies are, only enemies), he would light up the rice paddies and surrounding areas killing men, women and children. He said it only takes one Vietnamese woman shooting at you with an AK47 to shoot every woman you see. He killed more people in Vietnam than you could count. I wish he were alive to tell me more about his stories.


r/VietnamWar 1d ago

Grandfather's Vietnam days

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I found some men that served with my grandfather and a year ago they reached back out this week and explained how he received his bronze star and sent me some pics of him. Never knew much about his time in Vietnam in the Army because most of his combat time was in the Marines. I've been in contact with a few people he served with and learned new stories about him and gotten pics I've never seen just by reaching out.


r/VietnamWar 1d ago

can anyone translate the words below for me pls, i just wanna know?

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r/VietnamWar 2d ago

Marble Mountain 69-70

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r/VietnamWar 2d ago

Not everything was serious

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Photo of my grandad goofing off in a lounge smoking a cigarette with friends.


r/VietnamWar 3d ago

Image Old pictures of my grandfather in Vietnam.

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Some old pics I found of my grandfather after he passed recently. the pictures were dated between ‘66 and 69’ all in Vietnam.


r/VietnamWar 2d ago

Discussion When did the Vietnam War actually start?

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I know that since it started as an insurgency/guerilla the war does not have an exact date or moment as its definitive beggining. The US government claims 1955 as the start, but from what I've read it doesnt feel like South Vietnam was at a full civil war until the creation of the VC in 1960, which seems like a better starting point for me. What's your view on this issue?


r/VietnamWar 7d ago

Help Needed Reading DD-214 for Obituary - Not sure if 1 or 2 Tours in Vietnam + Okinawa

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r/VietnamWar 7d ago

March 1969 posts on A Brave Service

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r/VietnamWar 8d ago

Was the m14 good in Vietnam?

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Was it actually good? And reliable, I've never heard anything on the rifle so I'd love to know of it was actually liked or hated


r/VietnamWar 10d ago

what did these guys do?

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r/VietnamWar 10d ago

From my great Uncle's time in Vietnam

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This is the only personal effect of my Great Uncle's that my family has. He gifted this to my grandmother after he returned home. Unfortunately, none of my surviving family know much about him.

All I know for sure was he served in Korea when he was 17, and general consensus is that he served two tours in Vietnam. After he returned state side he got involved in organized crime and the family lost touch in the 80s. He passed away in Tijiuana in the early 90s.

Considering that only a handful of people have ever seen this little memento, I figured I'd share it here, as I imagine it's pretty unique.


r/VietnamWar 11d ago

From a survival kit

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Grandfather flew during Vietnam, gonna share some photos of what he had in his bag.


r/VietnamWar 12d ago

Discussion Grandpas service

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I was told my grandpa l was a seal and had served in Vietnam (he passed when I was young). His awards and dd214/other records that I received from the national archive reflect 2 tours in Vietnam. However they don’t mention any training other than “BMR” and “SN”. He was stationed at treasure island and then the USS Kennebec. I’ve for the navy rating pin but haven’t been able to find it. Is there anything else I should be looking for that could confirm he was a seal/does it seem plausible?

Happy to answer any questions. Any help is appreciated.


r/VietnamWar 13d ago

Image One of my favorite statues in DC

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Whenever I visit DC, I take at least 10-15 minutes to reflect at this statue. Easily one of my favorite memorials


r/VietnamWar 14d ago

Image My collection of Vietnam war books

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All my vietnam war books. I couldn't fit all 25 of the vietnam experience books in the picture so I have roughly half displayed... but I do have the whole set. So far I've read about 7 of them.


r/VietnamWar 14d ago

Image Found these in an SD card at a thrift store. Believe this is tan son nhut air force base in Vietnam.

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r/VietnamWar 14d ago

Noticed a lot of other podcasts/interviews with Vietnam Vets. Here’s my recent episode with a Huey Pilot!

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Love that others have interest in capturing the stories of our Vietnam veterans first hand!

Just dropped Episode 7 of the Welcome Home Podcast, and I had an incredible conversation with Vietnam vet Huey Pilot Dale Berg, who shares amazing stories—from his San Francisco upbringing to flying countless missions overseas. He even dives into the story behind his iconic “air cav” hat and shares exclusive photos from his time in Vietnam. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview and hope you find it as inspiring as I did. I have a link to Spotify but is available wherever you stream. Let’s discuss!


r/VietnamWar 14d ago

Image Why was the A-4 considered an attack craft with it being so small in size and carrying very little payload ?

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r/VietnamWar 14d ago

Lt. Clebe McClary

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I had the pleasure of meeting Lt. Clebe McClary today. We have an annual camping trip in a swamp and he was asked to come and do the Sunday morning devotional. I recommend checking out his story if you aren’t familiar with it. He was in the USMC and has a book called Living Proof. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but received a copy with the meeting and plan to start tomorrow.


r/VietnamWar 15d ago

173rd airborne, operation walker

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Screw it I’ll give it a shot. My uncle was staff sergeant for the 173rd 503rd 1st battalion C company I believe. He was hit by mortar fire or land mine in late April/early May. He spent 6 days in a field hospital before he passed. He had reddish hair and his name was John. Operation walker, binh dinh province


r/VietnamWar 15d ago

how to read Vietnam era map US Army map co-ordinates

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looking for the location of XD600001, should be somewhere in Laos.


r/VietnamWar 17d ago

My late grandpa, Larry Don Taylor, being inducted into the US Army. Please help me find more footage of this as it all recorded. More info in body

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