GDS-124.JPGLZ 510B86 viewsEverybody used the jeep. The jeep was primarily used as a back up power source for the FDC and battery commo systems in the event the generator went down. Plus...it was the only soft spot where you could sit your butt down in the whole damn jungle.
GDS-141.JPGREMF?86 viewsNo, just spending some rare time at the Brigade Base. December, 1966. Lt Kermit DeVaughn relaxes.
GDS-145.JPGBattalion Commander86 viewsCapt Richard Higgins (BC, "A" Btry) , LtCol Bruce Holbrook 2/9th BnCO), Lt (Capt) Keith Carlton (new BC of "A" Btry). Photo dated 20 Dec 66.
GDS-170.JPGQui Nhon86 viewsA street in the city of Qui Nhon
GDS-192.JPGLZ Liz86 viewsClear "line-of-sight" to LZ Montezuma, called FSB Bronco by the grunts. The view from LZ OD is essentially the same. Over the hill is the South China Sea.
GDS-218.JPGArty strike86 viewsEvidence of an arty strike.
GDS-13.JPGCharlie Battery85 viewsNote the use of 360-degree cannon emplacements. Ready to fire in any direction.
GDS-21.JPGPlei Me85 viewsTrench work at Plei Me. Perimeter defense was everything in Vietnam.
GDS-150.JPGCasual Fridays85 viewsLt Springer at LZ Tip, commanding the splintered "Delta Battery". Dress is casual.
GDS-176.JPGThe Ammo Officer85 viewsLt Springer serving as the Bn Ammo officer for the 2/9th Arty at LZ Montezuma, Duc Pho. To heck with this job...I'm going back into the field. And he did just that.
GDS-185.JPGDuc Pho Orphanage85 viewsChildren of the orphanage. They are the ones you remember the most.
GDS-186.JPGDuc Pho85 viewsLong building with metal roof.
