South Vietnamese Troops Prepare to Embark
1966
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The original caption for this photograph reads: Embarking - South Vietnamese troops observed from the window of a Sea Knight helicopter prepare to embark aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-165 transport helicopter at a jumping off point south of Da Nang. They will be air lifted into an area southwest of Da Nang in search of enemy forces.
In the Vietnam War, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) was South Vietnam’s army. These soldiers shouldered most of the fighting before and after large American troop units were deployed to Vietnam. They fought alongside their American allies in many operations and suffered far greater casualties. Between 1960 and 1974, 254,256 ARVN deaths were recorded. No figures are available for ARVN deaths in 1975.
In the Vietnam War, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) was South Vietnam’s army. These soldiers shouldered most of the fighting before and after large American troop units were deployed to Vietnam. They fought alongside their American allies in many operations and suffered far greater casualties. Between 1960 and 1974, 254,256 ARVN deaths were recorded. No figures are available for ARVN deaths in 1975.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Marine Corps.
National Archives Identifier: 26401524
Full Citation: Photograph 127-GVB-311-A422282; 311 - ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) - 1966; 1966; Divider/Subject - 311 - ARVN - 1966, 1962 - 1975; Black and White Photographs of Marine Corps Activities in Vietnam, 1962 - 1975; Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, Record Group 127; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/vietnamese-troops-board-helicopter, March 23, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
