LCpl Charles D. Ward, age 24, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Squad Fir Team Leader, fills his canteens at a stream during the Vietnam War. The water will be purified and used for re-supply purposes, including drinking. LCpl Ward contemplates the arduous uphill climb he will have to make after collecting the water.

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