Ask David Duglas Duncan the photographer at the website. He was actually protesting the War. He wrote a book called "I Protest" where most if not all those pictures ended up. Try that and see if he responds.
Ask David Duglas Duncan the photographer at the website. He was actually protesting the War. He wrote a book called "I Protest" where most if not all those pictures ended up. Try that and see if he responds.
Originally Posted by slapout9
His estate donated the photo to the USMC History Division. I think that means he's dead now and put the photo in the public domain by donating it to the government. Also, the guy with the rifle has to be a USMC Sniper/Scout. That is the original 1966 M40. The scoped rifle gave these guys a free pass to just about anywhere. Including Khe Sanh. The only way that guy is not a Sniper/Scout is if he is an officer. No Scout/Sniper would let anyone hold that weapon unless he was giving it up and then only to an officer with instruction to log it into the armory along with the serial number. As far as I know only 1/5 Sniper Platoon was at Khe Sanh. I could be wrong on that though. Anyway, I believe this is a candid photo. I've seen reference to it maybe on one of the hilltops near Khe Sanh. Nevertheless, it was not a good day. These guys have been in the field a while. I've alter the photo a little and you can see their hair is matted with dirt.
Last edited by Culpeper; 05-02-2008 at 02:15 AM.
"But suppose everybody on our side felt that way?"
"Then I'd certainly be a damned fool to feel any other way. Wouldn't I?"
Culpeper, I would still try and find a copy of "I protest" the caption below the picture may say who it is.
Okay, I'll need to get it through ILLIAD though.
Last edited by Culpeper; 05-02-2008 at 03:58 AM.
"But suppose everybody on our side felt that way?"
"Then I'd certainly be a damned fool to feel any other way. Wouldn't I?"
Photo is from Khe Sanh Feb 23, 1968.
In the pic is LCpl Albert Miranda, LCpl David Birdwell and Lt Alec Bodenwiser.
Their hometowns are listed as well, it is a very famous Life photo.
Photo is by David Douglas Duncan (A Former Marine himself ISTR)
All info from 'The One Round War' by Peter Senich.
BTW it's Scout/Snipers.
That is an issue wool shirt for all of you interested.
I'm not sure which S/S platoons would have been there but there were multiple Regiments involved.
Twice in one week for some reason, in fact, twice in one day...
Last edited by Tom Odom; 05-03-2008 at 02:15 PM. Reason: Clean Up Your Language
I have written "Scout/Sniper" 1,000 times as punishment. Thanks for the ID. Not bad for your second contribution to the forum. Welcome aboard. BTW, are those IDs from left to right?
"But suppose everybody on our side felt that way?"
"Then I'd certainly be a damned fool to feel any other way. Wouldn't I?"
Affirmative. Left to right.
Cheers, thanks. I actually had just looked it up yesterday morning for another person.
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