Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
August - December 1970
Medium
dye on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. (8.9 x 8.7 cm)
Caption
This photograph is from an album belonging to Spc. James Edward Brown II of Delta Company, 31st Combat Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade. During the Vietnam War, Brown’s unit cleared jungles, paved roads, and built bridges to support American and allied forces.
Description
A color photograph of two unidentified members of Delta Co., 31st Combat Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade at LZ Buttons/Sông Bé Base Camp in Vietnam.
The image depicts two soldiers wearing military fatigues and standing side by side. The figure of the right wears a boonie hat, olive green tee shirt and cargo pants. The figure on the left is bareheaded and is wearing a long sleeved coat and cargo pants. He holds a beverage can in his right hand; his left is in his pocket. Both gaze directly at the viewer. In the background is a large military tent made of wood and canvas.
Place captured
Sông Bé Base Camp, Viet Nam, Asia
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
dye diffusion transfer prints
portraits
Topic
Men
Military
Race relations
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
Object number
2013.11.4.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57f169485-5a6f-4fb2-90f5-623322ae692e

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