Ambrose_Smurra.JPGYes, I got my ticket to Vietnam157 viewsMy name is Ambrose Smurra; I am a Cannoneer. Without me, nothing happens. My favorite hobby between fire missions was exchanging Italian recipes with Lt Bob Patalano.
AS-22.JPGCup of Cofee149 viewsOnce I get my morning coffee, I'm ready to go.
AS-26.JPGGun Section144 viewsMembers of my Howitzer Section
AS-25.JPGProtective142 viewsAutomatic weapon...loaded and ready to go. I'm prepared for anything.
AS-21.JPGUnloading140 viewsOne the howitzer is on the ground, we unload and set that sucker up for firing.
AS-7.JPGLZ Incoming139 viewsA direct hit on one of our howitzers when the enemy attacked LZ Incoming. {See "War Stories" about LZ Incoming}
AS-24.JPGThassa Me!137 viewsStanding next to my gun.
Patalano_-_Smurra.JPGWONDERFUL REUNION - 50 YEARS LATER137 viewsFifty years after Vietnam, I met up with my old paisano Bob Patalano in Connecticut in 2017. We used to exchange our favorite Italian recipes while on duty with the 2/9th in Vietnam. There have been a few changes in our appearance since then.
AS-19.JPGScenic Overlook136 viewsIf you were lucky, your next position looked like this. You had both the commanding high ground against the enemy and a beautiful scene every day.
AS-20.JPGProtecting the Ammo135 viewsEvery gun section took great care to build a wooden shed to shelter and protect the 105mm ammo.
AS-23.JPGTypical scene in the Central Highlands135 viewsAlmost every firebase in the Central Highlands had a mountain backdrop.
AS-11.JPGNew Position134 viewsEvery time we hit a new position, there was a lot of digging in and construction to be done.
