Destroy_the_Caves_1.JPGDestroying the caves127 viewsThese next photos supplement our 2/9th efforts with cave hunting. Men of the 1/14th handled the explosives.
{Photos courtesy of Danny Yates}
Destroy_the_Caves_2.JPGDestroying the caves123 viewsThese photos supplement our 2/9th efforts with cave hunting. Men of the 1/14th handled the explosives.
{Photos courtesy of Danny Yates}
Cave_Explosion.JPGDestroying the caves123 viewsThe caves found in the Hon Noc mountains were destroyed using loads of TNT. Smoke rises from one of the explosions.
{Photo courtesy of James Deloney}
Returning_After_Leave.jpgSecond trip122 viewsI had "compassionate leave" from Nam due to the death of my mother. This was taken at the Pittsburgh, PA airport as I was returning from leave. I am pictured with my uniform jacket over my shoulder, walking with my fiance' Joanne and my father. This photo captures the feel of the 1960s.
RW-51.JPGBan Me Thout121 viewsThe Survey Crew is again waiting on a ride home. Surveyor Ziegler is contemplating while Danny Yates takes a break on the road to Ban Me Thout. Vietnam is a beautiful country.
Destroy_the_Caves_3.JPGDestroying the caves121 viewsThese photos supplement our 2/9th efforts with cave hunting. Men of the 1/14th handled the explosives.
{Photos courtesy of Danny Yates}
Plieku_Restaurant.JPG119 views
RW-47a.JPGDestroying the caves118 viewsPhoto from atop one the hills where we started our survey using the coordinates of the peak.
Pleiku_Market.JPGPleiku series117 viewsCandid view of an open air market.
Pleiku_Beer_Joint.JPGPleiku series116 viewsBeer Joint in Pleiku. The bar is named "Play Boys". The American popularity of Playboy magazine spread around the world obviously.
Pleiku_Catholic_Shrine.JPGPleiku series113 viewsThe shrine is what prompted me to ask about the church. It had several religious statues on it
RW-48a.JPGDestroying the caves112 viewsSolitary poncho; our home away from home, 4 star accommodations.
