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Original vintage black-and-white photograph taken at Camp Friendship in Korat, Thailand, during the Vietnam War era.
The photograph shows an unidentified American serviceman wearing sunglasses, a military-style cap, T-shirt, shorts, and sandals while standing outside one of the camp’s wooden buildings or “hooches.” Palm trees and additional military buildings are visible in the background.
The reverse is handwritten:
“11 Nov 68
Korot, Thailand
59 DPU
Camp Friendship”
The location was spelled “Korot” by the original writer; the accepted spelling is Korat. Camp Friendship was a major United States Army installation adjacent to Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. It served as headquarters for U.S. Army Support, Thailand, and housed thousands of American military personnel during the Vietnam War era.
The individual is unidentified. “59 DPU” is preserved exactly as written on the reverse and has not been expanded because its precise unit meaning has not been confirmed.
An appealing, candid piece of Vietnam-era military history with a specific date, installation, location, and possible unit notation.
This listing is for one original vintage photograph—not a modern reproduction. Both sides are shown for condition and identification purposes.
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with visible age and handling wear. There are creases, surface marks, edge wear, and corner wear, including a noticeable crease or crack near the upper edge and wear along the lower-right portion. The reverse has handwritten identification and date. Please examine both images carefully for the exact condition.
ITEM SPECIFICS
- Type: Vintage Photograph
- Format: Snapshot
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Subject: American Serviceman
- Location: Camp Friendship, Korat, Thailand
- Country: Thailand
- Date: November 11, 1968
- Era: 1960s
- Historical Period: Vietnam War Era
- Military Branch: United States Army
- Unit Marking: 59 DPU
- Person: Unidentified
- Color: Black and White
- Theme: Military, Army, Vietnam War, Overseas Service
- Setting: Military Base or Barracks Area
- Number of Photographs: 1
- Photographer: Unknown
- Inscribed: Yes
- Inscription Language: English
