Vietnam War

Magazine
2014.FIC.0112
Handbook for Military Support of Pacification
Handbook for Soldiers serving in Vietnam with information about how to interact witht the populace.... View Full Record
Photograph
2014.FIC.0113
Photograph of two Soldiers moving what appear to be bombs.... View Full Record
Helmet, Armor
2014.FIC.0116
Vietnamese army helmet; green in color; made of metal; has a star in the center, on the front... View Full Record
Helmet, Armor
2014.FIC.0117
Vietnamese army helmet; jungle camoflauge colored fabric cover; structure appears to be made of plastic; it has a fabric cord that is attached as chin strap; has a stamp and writing on the left side of the fabric cover... View Full Record
Pouch, Cartridge
2014.FIC.0119
Vietnamese Army / Viet Cong military pouch, most likely used for ammunition; made of light green colored leather with a fabric strap and metal clasp... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2014.FIC.0120
Jungle warfare camoflauge patterned U.S. Army uniform top... View Full Record
Flag
2014.FIC.0121
North Vietnamese Flag, which is frayed at the edges; color is yellow and red... View Full Record
Belt
2014.FIC.0127
Belt of a Viet Cong/ North Vietnamese Soldier; has a gold colored buckle with a star etched into it; the belt itself is made of brown leather, which has dried and broken into two pieces. Provenance: Belt was removed from an NVA infantryman by 1LT... View Full Record
Picture
2014.FIC.0129
Framed picture of Airmen and Pilots scrambling on the tarmac toward F-100 fighter jets at Phan Rang Airbase in Vietnam in May of 1968; said to depict the actions of members of the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron.... View Full Record
Uniform Equipment
2014.FIC.0130
Load Bearing Vest (LBV) with pistol belt attached; utilized by Soldiers to attach and carry ammo pouches, aid pouches, canteens, etc.... View Full Record
Helmet, Armor
2014.FIC.0131
U.S. Army helmet; green in color and made of metal with a fabric chin strap... View Full Record
Photograph
2014.FIC.0323
Photograph of an Airman and a Pilot holding the Colorado flag in front of a F-100 Super Sabre fighter jet at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam in 1968, during the time that the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron was deployed to the Vietnam War... View Full Record
Flag
2014.FIC.0333
Medal of Honor flag received by Peter C. Lemon, of Colorado Springs, for his actions in Vietnam on April 1, 1970; display detailing the circumstances of the actions also included... View Full Record
Photograph
2014.FIC.0353
Photograph of Colorado Airmen performing pre-flight checks on an F100C Super Sabre at Buckley Air National Guard Base in 1965.... View Full Record
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
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0146
U.S. Navy, blue uniform top and bottom... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0147
U.S. Navy, blue uniform top and bottom with Petty Officer Second Class rank on the right shoulder and one red service strip on the left sleeve of the top... View Full Record
Scarf, Neck
2015.2.0148
U.S. Navy black uniform scarf... View Full Record
Hat
2015.2.0149
U.S. Navy dark blue "Flat Hat" uniform headgear... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0150
U.S. Navy dark blue long-sleeved uniform shirt... View Full Record
Underpants
2015.2.0151
U.S. Navy dark blue underpants / shorts... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2015.2.0229
Pamphlet containing a list of personnel, history, and other items pertaining to the 4th Marines in 1960, when Glen Hoosier was a part of the unit in Hawaii.... View Full Record
Knife, Pocket
2015.2.0236
Commemorative pocket knife from Japan in 1960.... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0247
Newspaper dedicated to stories and information pertaining to Camp Pendleton... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.2.0248
Newspaper dedicated to stories and information pertaining to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; this edition is from May 3, 1967... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.2.0259
Photograph of Glen Hoosier's unit before deploying to Vietnam.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.2.0260
Photograph of Glen Hoosier's unit before deploying to Vietnam.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0261
U.S. Navy blue uniforms, tops and pants; there are three total sets; the shirts have a Petty Officer 3rd Class rank on the left sleeve and a U.S.S. Ranger patch on the right shoulder... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0262
U.S. Navy blue uniforms tops with white piping, which have a Petty Officer 3rd Class rank on the left sleeve and a U.S.S. Ranger patch on the right shoulder; one top has three ribbons on the left chest.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0263
U.S. Navy white uniforms tops and pants, which have a Petty Officer 3rd Class rank on the left sleeve and a U.S.S. Ranger patch on the right shoulder; total of two tops and on set of pants.... View Full Record
Cap, Service
2015.2.0264
U.S. Navy tan service cap with black plastic bill and leather strap.... View Full Record
Overalls
2015.2.0265
U.S. Air Force insulated overalls.... View Full Record
Shirt
2015.2.0274
T-shirt from the VFW; has the phrase "for those who have fought for it, life has a meaning others will never know above an American Flag; below the flag is "Vietnam Veteran".... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0315
U.S. Army uniform overcoat used by Mac Haserot during his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era; overcoat has Spec 5 rank on the sleeves and a unit patch.... View Full Record
Uniform, Military
2015.2.0316
U.S. Army Class A uniforms (2) used by Mac Haserot during his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era; included are two jackets (one with patches, nameplate, insignia pins, and medals and the other plain), two pairs of slacks, one necktie... View Full Record
Tag, Dog
2015.2.0318
Identification tags / dog tags worn by Mac Haserot during his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era.... View Full Record
Cap, Military
2015.12.047
Vietnam War era O.D. green patrol cap... View Full Record
Armor
2015.23.032
U.S. military flak jacket... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.27.008
Plaque with the names of all pilots and personnel that served with the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War, out of Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam; was part of the dedication of the Heritage Room.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.27.009
Painting of an F-100 flying over Vietnam during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Airplane, Jet
2015.27.022
F-100 fighter jet; type used by the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron in the past.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.27.029
Reproduced oil painting of COANG personnel on Phan Rang AB, Vietnam during the Vietnam War; called "Scramble at Phan Rang."... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0079
Photograph of COL Don "D.O." Neary in 1969, presumably during the 120th TFS deployment to Vietnam... View Full Record
Set, Cup and Saucer
2015.29.0086
Tea cup and saucer made by the women of the NCO Wives Club for the COANG during the Vietnam War deployment of the 120th TFS.... View Full Record
Sandal
2015.29.0150
Sandals worn by MAJ Gobel James while a POW during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Uniform, Organizational
2015.29.0151
Summer clothing including shirt and shorts worn by MAJ Gobel James during his time in captivity as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam... View Full Record
Uniform, Organizational
2015.29.0152
Winter clothing including shirt and pants worn by MAJ Gobel James during his time in captivity as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam. Uniform was also used during interrogation and propoganda sessions... View Full Record
Soap
2015.29.0153
Tooth paste / tooth cleaner and case used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Toothbrush
2015.29.0154
Tooth brush used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Spoon, Soup
2015.29.0155
Spoon used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Bracelet, Identification
2015.29.0156
Identification Bracelet used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam... View Full Record
Pipe, Smoking
2015.29.0157
Pipe kit used by Gobel James while in captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0158
Photograph of Gobel James returning home following captivity in a Prisoner of War Camp in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0159
Photograph of Gobel James on his aircraft... View Full Record
Letter
2015.29.0160
Letter to Mrs Betty James from the USAF personnel center notifying her of her husband Gobel James' status of missing in action (MIA)... View Full Record
Letter
2015.29.0161
Letter to Maj. Gen. John France explaining items donated to Air Heritage Committee.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0162
Painting by Jim Potter of 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-100C Super Sabres dropping bombs on a North Vietnamese ammo supply boat along the Mekong Delta. Painting appears to be completed in 1989. Painting is titled "Mission Vietnam"... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0164
Two clippings of newspaper articles detailing two Colorado Air National Guard casualties in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0167
Plaque in memorial MAJ Clyde Seiler, the COANG pilot who died in on March 28, 1969 performing his duties, while serving in the Vietnam War; plaque was presented by his fellow Continental Airlines pilots.... View Full Record
Checklist
2015.29.0168
Pilots' abbreviated flight crew checklist for the F-100D(1) and F-100F(1) fighter jets.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0169
Foam board photograph of COANG F-100 fighter jet at Phan Rang Airbase in Vietnam.... View Full Record
Model
2015.29.0170
Model of Colorado Air National Guard F-100D labeled Hank Meis... View Full Record
Insignia
2015.29.0171
Metal patch for 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron... View Full Record
Ad, Newspaper
2015.29.0172
Copy of newspaper article addressing COANG's two pilot casualties during the 1968 Call Up in Vietnam, Perry Jefferson and Clyde Seiler... View Full Record
Etching, Relief
2015.29.0173
Etchings from the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring the 120th TFS KIA in the 1968 Call Up. Perry Jefferson and Clyde Seiler.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0174
Plaque memorializing the death in combat of CPT Perry Jefferson of the COANG on 03 APR 15 during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Bracelet, Identification
2015.29.0175
Bracelet memorializing the death in combat of CPT Perry Jefferson of the COANG on 03 APR 15 during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Mortar, Artillery
2015.29.0176
Mortar fragment from a round shot at U.S. personnel on 28 JAN 1969 at Phan Rang airbase; recovered by COANG personnel.... View Full Record
Bomb
2015.29.0177
M 117 bomb fragment from a round shot at U.S. personnel on 28 JAN 1969 at Phan Rang airbase; recovered by COANG personnel.... View Full Record
Magazine
2015.29.0179
Magazine titled "Mission Vietnam".... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0180
Two newspaper articles about the service of Colorado Air National Guardsmen in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0181
Display that is a recreation of a plaque commemorating the COANG fighter pilots that served in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0182
Display that details a visit that the members of the 120th TFS received at Phan Rang AB from GEN Westmoreland, the then commmander of U.S. forces in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0183
Display that details comat stories related to COANG personnel that served in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0184
Framed photograph of those that participated in the COANG Vietnam/Pueblo Reunion which occurred in 1989.... View Full Record
Newspaper
2015.29.0185
Reproduced newspaper article from the Denver Post about the redeployment home of the COANG personnel which served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0186
Wood plaque with the Cougar insignia of the 120th TFW on it and a dedication to MG Joe C. Moffitt from The Raggedy Assed Milita (name those in the 120th which served in Vietnam gave themselves), from Phan Rang, Vietnam 1968... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0187
Photograph of a COANG aircraft which was destroyed by an enemy attack at Phan Rang AB in Vietnam in 1969.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0272
Display with the Colorado State Flag which was flown by COANG personnel at Phan Rang AB during their service in the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Plaque
2015.29.0273
Plaque presented to the 140th TFW by the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the units service during the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Display
2015.29.0276
Display with news articles regarding the funeral of Colorado's last MIA from the Vietnam War.... View Full Record
Map
2015.29.0278
Map of Vietnam from Stars and Stripes.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0165
Foam board photograph with two men, one in civilians and one in uniform, from the Vietnam era.... View Full Record
Photograph
2015.29.0166
Foam board photograph of COANG pilots and personnel standing next to a fighter jet.... View Full Record
Helmet, Aviator's
2015.29.0188
Helmet which belonged to GEN Robin Olds; has decals indicating enemy aircraft kills of Communist MiG fighter jets. Also included is a blue ascot with white jet figures on it.... View Full Record
Boomerang
2015.29.0189
Boomerang from Austalia brought back to the U.S. by Tom Emmett who got it while on R & R in Austalia.... View Full Record
Painting
2015.29.0271
Painting of an F-100C fighter jet.... View Full Record