A Marine from Horter Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, takes cover as a mortar round is fired during the Vietnam War. The image is dated August 31, 1965, and was captured by Sgt. J. Fraley. The 3rd Marine Division has been relentlessly bombarding Viet Cong territory with mortar rounds since their arrival in Vietnam.

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