The Mighty Ninth

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JCook35.JPGWater Buffalo Herd138 viewsThis photo taken near Route 19 (later known as Hwy 19) reveals a herd of water buffalo in the distance.
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JCook55.JPGSetting Up in a new LZ138 viewsI'm a member of the Advance Party, pulling the firing chart out of its canvas carrying bag as we begin life in yet another LZ.
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Dave_Collins_Cap.JPGThe Presentation138 viewsMighty Ninth Webmaster & Organizer Dennis Dauphin presents Capt Dave Collins, C-1-35, with a "Mighty Ninth" cap in honor of the many years he has invited the 2/9th to attend his unit party at the annual 35th reunion.
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JC-1.JPGTOC138 viewsThis is the Artillery TOC located at LZ Oasis.
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convoy_break.JPGMarch, 1969: Taking a convoy break138 viewsMarch, 1969. Taking a break on the road convoy near Kontum.
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Lea_1268.JPGPFC Eugene E. Lea138 viewsDecember, 1968. My friend Eugene Lea.
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Mar_69_rockets.JPGAttack on Ben Het138 viewsMarch, 1969. Rockets hit Ben Het.
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Typewriter.JPGBattery Clerks of the 2/9th Arty138 viewsOne tap or two? The best way to repair a typewriter. This is how Sp5 Robert F. Biza repairs his Hq Service Battery typewriter. Biza's name provided by Sp5 James Keller in November, 2014. So, now we know.
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West_Point.JPGCommo Officer departs138 viewsThe Commo Officer for the 2/9th Arty was a West Pointer who was returning home.
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SC15-_69Armor.JPGArrival at Oasis138 viewsJanuary, 1969. A tank of the 1/69th arrives at LZ Oasis
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SC9-_69Armor.JPGInside the TOC shop138 viewsJanuary, 1969. 1/69th TOC, LZ Oasis
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SC8-_69Armor~0.JPGInside the 1/69th shop138 viewsDecember, 1968. 1/69th Armor HQ; officers at work
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