re: Interesting historical pictures thread (add captions please)

Last time I'll bump this thread.
Next time you're in the LSU quad, ramble over to the memorial near the flag and look for the name Terry Cordell. He was the first US officer killed in Vietnam and his wife, still alive, is very ill right now.

"Captain Terry Cordell bravely gave his life for his country while defending a Special Forces outpost, Buon Enao complex, (Camp detachment, A-334) on October 15, 1962. It is written that Captain Cordell was an outstanding officer, who had won the loyalty of the Rhade, indigenous tribe. Despite the fact that the area around Camp A-334, had be come a major Vietcong target, Captain Cordell continued to expand the camp project. On October 15, 1962, the Vietcong launched a massive assault on the camp. Captain, Cordell flew over the site in a U-10, in order to direct fire support for the camp. Captain Cordell's aircraft was shot down by the Vietcong and exploded on impact in full view of his loyal Rhade troops. The Rhade troops were so outraged over the loss of Captain Cordell, that they counterattacked and successfully defeated the Vietcong."

He is an LSU alumni.