Byron G. Highland

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Byron G. Highland (February 8, 1934-February 21, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps combat photographer during the Vietnam War who was killed by a landmine[1][2] alongside the war correspondent and historian Bernard B. Fall in 1967, leaving behind his wife, and two sons and a daughter from a previous marriage.[citation needed]

The last few minutes which the two spent together are documented in Fall's posthumously published book "Last Reflections on a War," via a tape recorder Fall was dictating into just prior to the explosion.[3]

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he entered the Marines in 1953, and also served in the Korean War.

His eldest son, Kenneth E. Highland, later recorded a song with the punk band Johnny and the Jumper Cables, entitled "Landmine," about his father's death.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bernard B. Fall: Vietnam War Author,by Charles E. Kirkpatrick, TheHistoryNet
  2. ^ Tagliaferri, Alivia C.. Still the Monkey: What Happens to Warriors After War?. Ironcutter Media, LLC, 116. ISBN 0978841735. 
  3. ^ Fall, Bernard B.,"Last Reflections On a War: Bernard B. Fall's Last Comments on Viet-nam", Doubleday, Garden City: 1967


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