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  3. Photographic Essay with Hotel Company, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, in An Hoa

Photographic Essay with Hotel Company, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, in An Hoa

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  • Personal Letter to Larrys Twin Brother – March 23, 1969
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“Retreat Hell”

Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Honoring those who served, and those who did not come home.

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