Troopers block Bama Schools 1963
This nameplate was used in 1963
Korea at War 1950
This nameplate was used in 1950

HISTORICAL PHOTOS

SP2 Wilford Shields checks Russell Traction on patient. The 121st Evacuation Hospital in South Korea – commanded by Maj. Thomas G. Nelson – admits nearly 700 patients a month through its doors for resident treatment.

Evacuation Hospital in South Korea, 1957

An unidentified soldier brushes his teeth, the desolate and torn-up landscape of Hill 937 of Dong Ap Bia, better known to Americans as Hamburger Hill, stretching on behind him.

Battle of Hamburger Hill, 1969

Patrons are requested not to join the floor shows. In the Marine Room a chorus of cuties wiggle the night away while you sip a tall cool drink at ringside.

Rocker Four nightclub in Tokyo, 1952

Two Patton tanks from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division have taken up position overlooking the Laotian-Vietnamese border atop Hill 937 of Dong Ap Bia - better known to Americans as Hamburger Hill.

3rd Battalion Patton tanks, 1969

Whenever you see a group of Three-Quarter Cavalryman (3d Sq., 4th Cav.) invariable their guidon will be flying next to a flag of Texas, heralding back to the days of the Indian wars and the settling of the frontier.

Three-Quarter Cavalryman, 1970

Medical compound is mixed by SP4 Carl J. Bellelo, pharmacist with the 17th Inf. aid station. Although medical facilities of aid station are extensive, the unit is ready to evacuate on a moment's notice.

Camp Kaiser, 1959

Using a paint brush a U.S. Marine cleans his rifle from sand and debris. The Marine is a member of the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division, taking part in Operation Pipestone Canyon.

Operation Pipestone Canyon, 1969

SP1 Paul W. Sebesky prepares leg cast; The 121st Evacuation Hospital in South Korea – commanded by Maj. Thomas G. Nelson – admits nearly 700 patients a month through its doors for resident treatment.

SP1 Sebesky prepares leg cast, 1957