Operation “Van Buren” was a combined allied operation of military forces from the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam and the United State’s 101st Airborne Brigade. The operation was conducted to deny the vital rice harvest from the Viet Cong. Photographed is a local woman farmer and her son eating a C-ration meal provide by Soldiers of the 101st. She showed her appreciation by giving the Soldiers the number one sign with her finger. (Note NARA date inconsistent with caption as Operation Van Buren occurred in 1966)
US Army photographer
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