3rd MarDiv in Operation Dawson River, Vietnam via Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

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Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969
"Tall Troubles: Leathernecks participating in Operation Dawson River found six-foot-tall elephant grass could present problems—especially when moving through the thick foliage. The Marines, members of the 9th Marine Regiment of the 3d Marine Division, conducted the sweep south of the Demilitarized Zone in search of enemy weapons and supply caches (official USMC photo by Lance Corporal Don Barr)."

Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969
"Dawson River: Leathernecks of the 3d Marine Division participating in Operation Dawson River advance through thick, sharp elephant grass south of the Demilitarized Zone (official USMC photo by Lance Corporal Don Barr)."

Marine Lends a Helping Hand, 1969
"Lending a Hand: An outstretched hand from a Marine buddy helps lift this Leatherneck from a deep stream south of the Demilitarized Zone. The 9th Marine Regiment Leathernecks were participating in Operation Dawson River, west of Khe Sanh in the northernmost province of South Vietnam (official USMC photo by Lance Corporal Don Barr)."

Marines Move Through Elephant Grass, 1969
"Elephant Grass: Leathernecks of the 3d Marine Division advance through sharp, thick elephant grass west of Khe Sanh. The Marines are participating in Operation Dawson River, south of the Demilitarizing Zone, searching for the enemy, his fighting bunkers and supply caches. Marines shown are part of a weapons platoon, the Leatherneck at the left carrying a mortar tube (official USMC photo by Lance Corporal Don Barr)."

S. Hawkins and R.J. Thibault Prepare Defensive Positions, 1969
"Bottoms Up: Leatherneck Lance Corporal S. Hawkins (Rochester, New York) left, and Sergeant R. J. Thibault (Lewiston, Maine) prepare defensive positions west of Khe Sanh. Units of the 3d Marine Division are participating in Operation Dawson River, south of Demilitarized Zone. A Marine mortar is centered, foreground (official USMC photo by Lance Corporal Don Barr)."