The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Arr-10.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive140 views"Helluva deal, folks. We no sooner arrive here at the Lawton Country Club and they turn the durned power off." Jerry Orr addresses our gathering.

Our reunion had a rough start. The first night meeting at the Lawton Country Club was cancelled due to the heaving storming and tornado threats in the Lawton and Ft Sill area. The Club was kind enough to let us return the following night for another try.
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DM30.JPGMaking contact140 viewsWe made contact at Dragon Crater on 21Nov66. I was calling in the artillery while RTO Robert McGlynn is providing cover.
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Ku_Award.jpgThe Coveted "Ku" Award140 viewsEd Thomas takes possession of the "Ku Award", formerly held by Bert, presented at the 35th Inf Regt Assn reunion at Northbrook, Il. September, 2014. Presentation made by Jerry Walling of C-1-35.
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JH-1.JPGJust landed140 viewsHi, Mom! I'm here. I'm at LZ Baldy. Joe Henderson stands in a clean uniform next to the cargo straps that carried the 105mm howitzer into position.
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JH-10.JPG"Attention all personnel..."140 viewsAnnouncing mail call? Pizza delivery?
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AK-8.JPGAircraft at An Khe runway140 viewsSignificant sapper damage here.
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AK-16.JPGAircraft at An Khe runway140 viewsNot a pretty sight after a sapper attack.
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StG-17.JPGMemories of LZ St George140 viewsCaptured weapons. Someone must like the WWII M-1 rifle.
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Jenny3.jpgCompliments of Jenny Young140 viewsDonut Dolly Linda observes a Skycrane moving a howitzer. Could have been taken at Highlander Heights, Mary Lou, or Bison.
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FDC_unknown_location-Eldridge-JohnSevern.jpgThat Covered FDC140 viewsThe sandbag-covered CONEX was the home of most FDCs. Pictured above is Eldridge and John Severn at location unknown.
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JFO-4.JPG140 viewsFred stands next to a recoilless rifle. What a "bad boy" that weapon was! Nomenclature was the M40 recoilless rifle.
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