A 19 year old Marine, Private First Class R. Helson, is being carried by Battalion Sergeant Major Unger and HM Bob Peeples. Pfc. Nelson broke his ankle while on a night patrol during Operation HARVEST MOON. The image was taken on December 10, 1965 in Hoi An, Vietnam. It is a defense department photo (Marine Corps).

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