Bruce Allen Atwell
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| Born | September 26, 1944 |
| Died | September 1, 2006 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Photographer |
Bruce Allen Atwell (September 26, 1944 – September 1, 2006) was an American photographer who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is most known for his combat photographs of the Vietnam War. His photographs from the Battle of Hue are especially renowned and have been published widely in both print and academic texts.
Career
Sgt. Atwell served as a combat photographer in the 3rd Marine Division from 1962–1968. During the Battle of Hue, from January to March 1968, Sgt. Atwell was "among the first Marines sent in to retake the centuries-old imperial citadel in a gruesome close-quarters street fight."[1]
His photographs of Hue have been described as "essential to Americans’ historical record of what happened" and are appreciated for their artistic and documentary qualities.[2]
Upon retirement from the Marines, Sgt. Atwell worked as an Engineer with the Norfolk Southern Railway until 2000.[3]
Personal life
Sgt. Atwell was a Lutheran, and a member of the Spencer Moose Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Salisbury, NC chapter, and Samuel C. Hart Post of the American Legion.
References
- ↑ "Vassar professor's talk on Vietnam combat photographer takes surprise turn". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Robert Brigham Talk". Washington & Jefferson College. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Bruce Atwell. Obituary (2006) - Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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