The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - John Waldman
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Wald-20.JPGReady for action91 viewsPFC John Waldman, LZ Tip, Feb, 1967.
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Wald-30.JPGWaiting on guns91 viewsRedlegs occupy LZ Tip, Jan 67, while waiting for the guns to arrive.
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JW-3c.JPGView from EM personnel bunker90 viewsSame view; clearer picture.
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JW-10.JPGS*** & Shower90 viewsLZ OD had the advantage of more amenities than most firebases. Note the shower in the foreground and a sheltered crapper in the background. The view is from the SSG Holt's #6 gun pit. The gun crews were constantly improving their positions.
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JW-19.JPG#6 Gun Pit90 viewsThe #6 gun in "A" Battery with the FDC CONEX nearby, facing south. The BC scope sits atop the CONEX and was used by Lt Munden to view the great ammo dump fire from the month of July, 1967.
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Wald-2.JPGBase Camp, 196690 viewsPFC Marion Sullivan standing between the trails.
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Wald-10.JPGChristmas, 196690 viewsSection protected by sandbags...everywhere.
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Wald-11.JPGGuardian Tank90 viewsAn M-48 tank is standing guard on Hwy 19 at the An Khe Pass. New Year's Day, 1967
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Wald-32.JPGLZ Tip, Jan 6790 viewsView from LZ Tip.
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Wald-71.JPGGas sipper90 viewsItalian Lambrettas were used as mini-buses in Nam...with emphasis on "mini".

Highway 19, 1967
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Wald-59.JPGLZ Uplift89 viewsSp4 Ernest L. Johnson working around gun pit. Phu Cat area, late March 1967.
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