The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-165.JPGParty Time105 viewsHarjo, Top Davis, Childers and DeGroat
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WS-170.JPGParty Time105 viewsSFC Clyde Roker and SSgt Alex Blount.
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Firebasexx.jpgBreak from S&D105 viewsSearch & Destroy missions were shared among the Infantry companies with one company taking a break for rest at a 105mm howitzer battery. They were known as the "Palace Guard" since they provided defenses for both their Battalion Command Post and one of the 105mm batteries.
Lt Keith was supported by "A" Battery, 2/9th FA.

Howitzer ammo stacked and ready at LZ OD near Duc Pho.
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DK-Pers13.jpg105 viewsLt Don Keith needs more C-rations.
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VCseries002.JPG105 viewsGuy Sherrone takes a closer look at a captured shotgun, courtesy of his FO Don Keith pulling it out of a hole. It was the very last time that he took on the role of "tunnel rat". The shotgun was part of a booby trap dismantled by Lt Keith.
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KeithChowBreak.JPGFancy Dining as an FO105 viewsYou know, it's hard to tell the difference between ham & lima beans and roach poison.
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Turner_89.jpgThe Central Highlands105 viewsTypical scene in the Central Highlands...hills, lakes, and rice paddies.
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Bert.jpgCocktail Party105 viewsHow am I going to pay for all this? Looks like Bert Landau is doing some careful calculations since he gets the bill! Bert deserves the credit for organizing the special joint reception with C/1/35.
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