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Retired famous Marine Corps horse, Sergeant Reckless, decorated for combat service during the Korean War.

Camera from hilltop, pans over an outdoor corral and collection of buildings (some quonset style) at U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California. In the middle background, what appears to be a firing range, can be seen. Other buildings sit atop hills in the far background. Scene shifts to close view of a chestnut mare, in a private stable. A sign on the gate reads "Reckless." The mare wears a blanket displaying a staff sergeant's stripes and service ribbons. The words "Sgt. Reckless 1st Mar. Div." also appear on it. Sgt. Reckless is contentedly eating from a trough of hay set up in the pen. Closeup of her horse blanket. (Note: Sgt. Reckless is seen here in retirement. She was bought by U.S. Marines in Korea, in 1952, during the Korean war, and trained to be a pack horse for the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Her decorations include: Purple Heart w/ 1 award star; Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 service star; Navy Unit Commendation; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/ 3 bronze service stars; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; United Nations Korea Medal; and French Fourragère. Sergeant Reckless died in 1968.)

Date: 1967, September 21
Duration: 2 min 0 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022394
Captain Charles Robb visits Camp Pendleton in California, United States.

Sign board reads 'VC Trail' and shows USMC (United States Marine Corps) emblem and a danger sign. Instructor explains operation of overhanging booby trap to captain Charles Robb during his visit at camp Pendleton. Captain Charles Robb examines dead fall booby trap, Man trap, Punji sticks covered by chain link fence,Spider Trap,Bridge Spike Trap and the Bamboo Grenade booby trap. He also inspects a mock VC tunnel.

Date: 1968, March 26
Duration: 5 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022392
Captain Charles Robb examines the Haystack bobby trap at Camp Pendleton in California, United States.

Captain Charles Robb visits Camp Pendleton in California, United States. Archway sign reads 'Dong Ha Village'. Captain Robb examines the Haystack booby trap. He climbs out of the trapdoor on ground. Captain Robb puts vegetables into container. Captain Charles Robb and the instructor walk towards Asian village with a 'No Smoking' sign on archway.

Date: 1968, March 26
Duration: 2 min 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022393