Signal stations; Mountains; Military facilities; Trucks
Large signal arrays on the military base on Vung Chua Mountain. Three trucks are parked in front of the arrays, and various portions of the base can be seen in the background.
Alvin C. York, his wife Gracie, York familiy members, Gov. Prentice Cooper, and spectators look on as a sign designating 6th Avenue as "Sergeant York Avenue" is unveiled. The scene takes place in front of the Knickerbocker Theatre during the...
Three-page letter describing Ammons's new duty assignment at a station on Vung Chua Mountain, where he is attached to a signals unit. He describes the view from the mountain, a typical patrol (their job is to provide security on the perimeter),...
Photographs of the olive drab uniform Chris was wearing when he left Vietnam. Patches from the 1st Infantry Division (with whom he served in his first tour) and the 1st Signals Brigade (to whom his MP Company was attached on his second tour) are...
Military personnel; Soldiers; Uniforms; Military uniforms; Hats; Arms & armament; Ammunition; Mountains
Western view of Vung Chua Mountain showing part of the signals array, as well as bunkers, trucks, outbuildings, and the hospital. Note: a non-color-corrected master TIFF copy is also available.
Military personnel; Soldiers; Uniforms; Military uniforms; Hats; Helmets
A young soldier, whom Ammons believes to be named Clark, at the signal base on Vung Chua Mountain. He is in a camouflage-green helmet and wears a flak vest over his uniform. Stacks of sandbags can be seen behind him near the entrance to a bunker.
Military facilities; Mountains; Signal stations; Military personnel; Soldiers; Forts & fortifications; Bunkers
View of Vung Chua Mountain on a foggy day. The base and array of signals are pictured on the left. Two soldiers can be seen sitting on top of a concrete bunker in the center of the frame.
Military vehicles; Rifles; Trucks; Military personnel; Soldiers; Men; Military uniforms
Five soldiers sitting in the back of an open truck. One is drinking from a can. At left, a partially visible soldier holds n apple. Two others stand nearby with their backs to the camera.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Five Civilian Conservation Corps members in a mix of dress and work uniforms pose on and in front of the circular gong used to notify the camp of fire and meal time. One of the men is holding the hammer used to strike the gong and sound the alarm.
