The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-26.JPGTea, anyone?A tea plantation along Hwy 19.May 25, 2008
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WS-27.JPGAmmo SectionThe Ammo Section tent is in the middle of the photo.May 25, 2008
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WS-25.JPGSurvey SectionSgt McDonna poses proudly next to the Section sign. The sign says "Mighty Ninth Survey Section" when photo is enlarged. Wonder where that piece of history is today? Engineer stakes prop up the sandbag wall around the tent.May 25, 2008
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WS-24.JPGM-102M-102s arrived in-country in 1968. According to the Unit History (see link), the 2/9th Arty was the first 105mm unit to get them. Howitzer is shown at the high angle fire position, a bitch for the old 105mm but a "piece of cake" for the new.May 25, 2008
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WS-23.JPGSurvey SectionSam Kerr of the 2/9th Survey Section. Howitzer is nicknamed "Ball Buster".May 25, 2008
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WS-21.JPGBigger vehicle, bigger protectionDennis Couch "at the ready", ASP, LZ Oasis.May 25, 2008
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WS-22.JPGGood BuddiesGriffith Crooks at far right.May 25, 2008
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WS-20.JPGGood Buddies"Wild Willie", (Jerry W. Williams) and "Ski", Michael Pskowski (deceased).May 25, 2008
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WS-19.JPGA ThreesomeJerry Genson, "Willie" (Jerry W. Williams), and Dennis Couch.May 25, 2008
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WS-17.JPGEdwin GreerSp4 Edwin Greer. Looks like he attended a wedding.May 25, 2008
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WS-18.JPGProtecting the ColonelDennis Couch holds M-16 while guarding the Colonel's jeep. He was the Colonel's driver for 2 months. While in the Ammo Section, we all had to work every day supplying ammo, being on the road, and pulling Guard Duty at night. Dennis grabbed the chance to be the Colonel's driver but returned to the Section with the move back to Camp Enari.May 25, 2008
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WS-15.JPGTaking a breakJerry Genson, Ammo Section Chief, and friends from 1/35 at the ASP.May 25, 2008
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