The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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DonHist1.jpg87 viewsAnother rare document courtesy of Lt Don Keith. Last sentence states that "The Mighty Ninth" was officially adopted as the unit's name by DA on 25Feb63. So now we know.
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DK-Pers9.jpgA village shrine86 viewsShrines and temples were common sights in Vietnam.
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DK-Pers14.jpg86 viewsPlatoon Leader Lt TJ Blue (B-1-35) learned his lesson. Never let an Artillery FO named Keith give you a haircut.

TJ Blue died in 2020.
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RiceHaul.jpg86 viewsLt Keith holds a helmet-full of salt.
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DK-Award5.jpgAwards Ceremony86 views
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