A Marines Corps private, Jimmie R. Britton from Turlock, California, is seen setting up his mortar in 1966 during the Vietnam War. He is preparing to fire a mortar support mission as part of the 3rd Marine Division. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Linton VC and is a Defense Department photo.

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