In November 1965, SP5 Jon Wallenius was a Forward Observer with the B/2/7 81mm mortar section at LZ X-Ray and was with the relief force inserted in LZ Albany late in the afternoon of Nov 17th during the Battle of Ia Drang.

Photo credit: Jon Wallenius

Footage credit: U.S. Army

Learn more about the Battle of Ia Drang, visit: vvmf.org/topics/Ia-Drang

Learn more about VVMF: vvmf.org