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 Finding Aid: Paul Lasker Collection Item Number: 1300000000

Individual Collection
Location: D047.2C


Scope & Content:

  • One folder of a reports, orders, official military documents, awards and correspondence document Major Paul Lasker's service in Vietnam as an advisor for ARVN with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV). All materials date from his service in the 1960s and includes the following materials of note: a MACV handbook co-written by Lasker, a combat fundamentals pamphlet, personnel sheets, and the Gallantry Cross, Division Level documentation for Lasker.

Biographical Note:

  • Major Paul Lasker was assigned to Vietnam in December 1964 to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, ARVN 5th Division as a military advisor, replacing Captain Congleton after his death in his first operation of that unit. Specifically, he served as Assistant G-3 Advisor to the 5th Division and participated in the recapture of Phuoc Binh in April 1965. Lasker was then reassigned to MACV J-3 in July 1965 as a result of his promotion to Major. During this time, Lasker prepared a briefing paper for presentation to Secretary of Defense McNamara on what United States forces were needed for in South Vietnam during the calendar year of 1965. He was also involved in the drafting of the MACV handbook for the United States Military in Vietnam, a copy of which is included in this collection.

Access Level:

  • Unrestricted

Collection Inventory:

LocationBoxFolderContents
D047.2C11
Handbook
Handbook for US Forces in Vietnam, Published by Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
April 1967
Pamphlet
Combat Fundamentals for Advisors, Published by United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
October 1, 1964
Assignment Sheet - Incoming Personnel, Paul E. Lasker
October 20, 1960
Special Orders Number 189
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
December 18, 1964
Special Orders Number 197
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
December 29, 1964
Special Orders Number 67
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
March 12, 1965
MACAG Letter Orders 04-579
Subject - Temporary Duty /R and R/, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
April 13, 1965
General Orders Number 909
Award of the Bronze Star Medal, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
April 30, 1965
Special Orders Number 162
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
June 22, 1965
File No. MAGTN - BHSA
Subject: Clearance of Individual, July 9, 1965
Special Orders Number 178
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
July 8, 1965
Special Orders Number 181
Extract, Headquarters - Department of the Army
July 8, 1965
Special Orders Number 188
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
July 19, 1965
General Orders Number 1719
Award of the Air Medal , Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
July 31, 1965
Special Orders Number 266
Extract, Headquarters - United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
October 9, 1965
Vietnamese Awards, Department of the Army
Office of the Adjutant General
May 6, 1966
Postal Letter
Awards and Decorations Office/High Command, Republic of Vietnam - Armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam - General Staff Office
April 24, 1965
Letter to 7th Infantry Regiment regarding Gallantry Cross, Division Level to Capt. Lasker and Gallantry Cross, Regimental level to PFC Bowyer
Letter (In Vietnamese) to Paul E. Lasker from Nguyen Van Son

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