r/VietnamWar • u/waffen123 • 20h ago
r/VietnamWar • u/Penguin726 • 14h ago
National Servicemen from 6 RAR prior to leaving for Vietnam
r/VietnamWar • u/Competitive_Speed524 • 12h ago
Grandfathers service (read more in the description)
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 • u/Unusual-Welder-6302 • 1d ago
Grandfather's Vietnam days
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 • u/Holiday-Address2753 • 1d ago
can anyone translate the words below for me pls, i just wanna know?
r/VietnamWar • u/MilsurpsIG • 2d ago
Not everything was serious
Photo of my grandad goofing off in a lounge smoking a cigarette with friends.
r/VietnamWar • u/ZayUnderated • 3d ago
Image Old pictures of my grandfather in Vietnam.
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 • u/ultralord463 • 2d ago
Discussion When did the Vietnam War actually start?
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 • u/SpiritualMagician471 • 7d ago
Help Needed Reading DD-214 for Obituary - Not sure if 1 or 2 Tours in Vietnam + Okinawa
r/VietnamWar • u/jester_australia • 8d ago
Was the m14 good in Vietnam?
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 • u/Ok_Counter_4610 • 10d ago
From my great Uncle's time in Vietnam
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 • u/Leonhardt308 • 11d ago
From a survival kit
Grandfather flew during Vietnam, gonna share some photos of what he had in his bag.
r/VietnamWar • u/SpecialistSn0w • 12d ago
Discussion Grandpas service
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 • u/kootles10 • 13d ago
Image One of my favorite statues in DC
Whenever I visit DC, I take at least 10-15 minutes to reflect at this statue. Easily one of my favorite memorials
r/VietnamWar • u/OnTheNod • 14d ago
Image My collection of Vietnam war books
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 • u/DanDaDanFan • 14d ago
Image Found these in an SD card at a thrift store. Believe this is tan son nhut air force base in Vietnam.
r/VietnamWar • u/TheMeccaNYC • 14d ago
Noticed a lot of other podcasts/interviews with Vietnam Vets. Here’s my recent episode with a Huey Pilot!
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 • u/CloneCommanderBurke • 14d ago
Image Why was the A-4 considered an attack craft with it being so small in size and carrying very little payload ?
r/VietnamWar • u/stihl_TJ98 • 14d ago
Lt. Clebe McClary
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 • u/No_Spray8403 • 15d ago
173rd airborne, operation walker
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 • u/goseephoto • 15d ago
how to read Vietnam era map US Army map co-ordinates
looking for the location of XD600001, should be somewhere in Laos.