Photograph

Historical information

The photo is of an ex "White-Mouse" which was a derogatory nickname for the South Vietnamese National Police, particularly the traffic control officers because of their all-white uniforms. When asked why did he shave his head he explains he had no money so sold his hair for 400 Piaste.

Physical description

A black and white photo of a man on crutches. His right arm is in plaster and so is his left leg. He is holding a cigarette standing in front of a building with an ambulance in the background. The man is an ex - White Mouse now a prisoner. Which was a derogatory nickname for the south Vietnamese National Police, particularly the traffic control officers because of their all-white uniforms

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