The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Falcons_A_Co_82nd_Avn_Bn.jpgAll the guys in 2nd row were from DivArty units except for the last 2 guys.L-R Emory Saylor (B Btry 2/9), Harold Woody (Hq&Svc Btry 2/9). This is just the armed plat photo, the others Sgt Robert Gibson B Btry, Sgt Elbert Bacon A Btry were on the slicks and I don't have a photo of that platoon. Photo taken while we were TDY on Shotgun 10. Date 28 May 65 at Vung Tau, RVN. The unit we were attached to was A/82 Avn Bn.
Mar 31, 2010
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Rhodes-Delano.jpgRecon Sgt & RTOLt Munden is very happy to be in touch in modern day with his former teammates Mike Rhodes, RTO and Ray Delano, Recon Sgt (deceased 2020).Mar 31, 2010
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recovery_party.jpgRecovery PartyWhile serving in the field with A/1/14, Ray was the Recon Sgt for the FO.Mar 27, 2010
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DK-Gallantry.jpgMar 02, 2010
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Timeline2.jpgMar 01, 2010
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DonHist1.jpgAnother rare document courtesy of Lt Don Keith. Last sentence states that "The Mighty Ninth" was officially adopted as the unit's name by DA on 25Feb63. So now we know.Mar 01, 2010
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DK-TopoMap.JPGCourtesy of Lt Don Keith's album of memories.Mar 01, 2010
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DonFlagPass.jpgMar 01, 2010
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DK-Passes2.jpgBack side of propaganda leaflets.Mar 01, 2010
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DK-PurpleHeart.jpgCapt Doug Johnson and Lt Don Keith receive Purple Heart medals.Mar 01, 2010
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DK-Soldier.jpgMar 01, 2010
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DK-Silver.jpgMar 01, 2010
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