Cpl. Denne Checkett, from St. Louis, Missouri, holds a piece of 82mm mortar shrapnel that penetrated his helmet during Operation Big Hoan. He is the mortar squad leader of "A" Company, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam, photographed on April 9, 1967, by Sgt. Helbert. This image is from the collection of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War. Contains Defense Department credit and identification information. Identifier: 60 30-1-515-67.

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