In 1967, the U.S. Army issued boonie hats during the Vietnam conflict. They were made of cotton and wind resistant poplin, in olive drab. They were designed with vent holes, drawstring, and foliage ring - the tape/band around the base of the hat was meant to attach foliage as a means of camouflage. At the time the American soldiers introduced the slang term "Boondocks" this term was generally used to refer to remote locations.

Issued to "Lee Palfrey" in 2005. Refer also Cat No 10263Large brim, bush hat, desert style camouflage. it has a cord to hold it on a head. It has towelling under the crown and around forehead section of the hat.lee palfrey, bush hat, headwear, army

A private collection of photos and memorabilia collected by Tschappat, Lawrence E of 4th Infantry Division while he served in Vietnam with the United States of America Army. A photo album containing maps, boarding pass, letters and photograph collected by Tschappat during his time in Vietnam.private collection, tschappat, usa, boarding pass, methven, vitenam, boonie hat

They came to Washington in boonie hats and bowling shirts, in jungle fatigues and three-oiece suits.vietnam war, 1961 -1975