The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-104.JPGAftermath105 viewsAldridge Ulrich in the back; Walt & Dennis in front.
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WS-111.JPGSludge Duty105 viewsWalt and Ed Greer watch the shitter burn. Best done at a safe distance away.
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WS-124.JPGCrooks & Kings?105 viewsGriffith Crooks and KC King pulling Guard Duty.
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WS-138.JPGCamp Enari105 viewsCould use a little landscaping.
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WS-157.JPGPass the Ammunition105 viewsMilitary flat-bed loaded with 105mm ammunition.
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WS-166.JPGParty Time105 viewsWishing you a Merry 1969 Christmas: Sam Bailey, Jerry Genson, and Walt
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WS-179.JPGReady to Go105 viewsSp4 Dennis Couch is all smiles getting ready to go home.
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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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B-1-35Chow.JPG105 views
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DK-Pers13.jpg105 viewsLt Don Keith needs more C-rations.
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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_5.jpgVillage View105 viewsIt was typical to pass schools, orphanages, and temples during a highway convoy.
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