Donald O'Connor Collection —

Rifle, Military
2015.1.01
CHICOM Carbine Type 56 Rifle with bayonet; SN: 10260087... View Full Record
Jacket
2015.1.02
Jacket made from a Vietnam Era U.S. Army issued poncho liner;... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.1.03
Aviator's helmet used by Donald O'Connor in Vietnam, with components.... View Full Record
Bag
2015.1.04
Aviator's flight bag used by Donald O'Connor in Vietnam, with unit patches sown onto it.... View Full Record
Beacon
2015.1.05
Small, red light, marker, distress; distress beacon carried by pilots and flight crew in the event of a crash... View Full Record
Radio, Portable
2015.1.06
Green hand-held radio used during the Vietnam War; Radio Set AN/URC 68; SN: 0239 A; made by The Magnavox Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana... View Full Record
Bayonet, Knife
2015.1.07
U.S. Army issued bayonet w/ scabbard used by Donald O'Connor during Vietnam.... View Full Record
Notice, Legal
2015.1.08
U.S. Army issued Blood Chit carried by pilots and most Soldiers to be used in the event of becoming separated from U.S. forces and being forced to interact with local civilians to request their assistance in getting back in contact with U.S. forces;... View Full Record
Bag
2015.1.09
U.S. Army issued motion sickness bag in envelope... View Full Record
Panel, Aerial Marker
2015.1.10
U.S. Army issued panel, survival, aviation personnel marker; issued to pilots and crew members to be used in the event of a crash; used as a means of recognition from the air; orange in color... View Full Record
Book, Instruction
2015.1.11
Handbook for U.S. Forces in Vietnam
U.S. Army issued handbook for Soldiers deployed to and operating in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; DoD GEN-25 / DA Pam 360-521 / NAVPERS 15222 / AFP 190-1-2 / NAVMC 2612... View Full Record
Rosary
2015.1.12
Cloth and plastic Rosary with instructional pamphlet issued to Soldiers who requested them during the Vietnam War... View Full Record
Money, Paper
2015.1.13
Military Payment Certificates used during the Vietnam era as currency at Department of Defense exchange facilites, such as a PX or Commissary; two bills: 5 Cents and 25 Cents... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2015.1.14
Small, survival guide issued to Soldiers during deployments to the Vietnam War... View Full Record
Pamphlet, Instruction
2015.1.15
Publication which included the Radio Frequencies utilized by different units and locations within the country of Vietnam;... View Full Record
Flag, Service
2015.1.16
Flag which belonged to the Viet Cong (VC) during the Vietnam War and was brought back to the U.S. by Mr. O'Connor; somewhat tatered, with a few holes in it; red on top of blue with a gold star in the middle... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.17
Olive Drab (OD) Green U.S. Army uniform top worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has name tape, U.S. Army tape, 1LT Rank, unit crest, and two patches on it.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.18
Green, light weight flyers jacket worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War;... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.19
Grey/Silver heavy flyer's jacket with orange liner worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has Aviation Wings patch sown onto the front left chest... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.20
Olive Drab (OD) Green U.S. Army uniform top worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War;... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.21
Olive Drab (OD) Green U.S. Army uniform pants worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; 2 pairs... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.22
Olive Drab (OD) Green U.S. Army uniform top with collar guard worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has a U.S. Army name tape on it... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.23
Jungle Pattern U.S. Army uniform top worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has a 1LT Rank and Unit Crest patches on the lapels; "O'Connor" and U.S. Army name tapes; Vietnamese 1LT rank on the chest... View Full Record
Sleeve
2015.1.24
Pair of uniform sleeves worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; have "O'Connor" stitched onto the cuffs... View Full Record
Vest
2015.1.25
Load Bearing Vest (LBV) with mesh and built-in pouches, worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; tan in color... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.1.26
Green flight uniform worn by 1LT O'Connor during his time in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; has his name, U.S. Army, 2LT rank, and unit crest sown on... View Full Record