The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JCook-107.JPG8-inch Howitzer123 viewsThere was an 8 in battery set up about 5 miles from our Base Camp.
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Banquet-6.JPGSomber moment123 viewsThe deeply touching part of the Cacti reunion is the slide show of our fallen heroes, KIAs of the 35th and the 2/9th who made the supreme sacrifice. We shall never forget.
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Denver-2.JPGOld friends and memories123 viewsLt Bert Landau chuckles remember those days of humping the boonies with Sgt Lyle Shargent.
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Denver-6.JPGOld timers123 viewsEd Thomas' white hair is certifying evidence that old FOs never die, their hair changes color. John "Moon" Mullins has his head covered with a Mighty Ninth cap.
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Denver-9.JPGParty Time123 viewsGreg Malnar, seated in background, Lyle Shargent's son standing, Ed Thomas, "Moon" Mullins, and Jerry Orr in the foreground.
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Wiley_Dodd.JPGRecon Man123 viewsWiley Dodd, 1/35 Recon Team, is all smiles as he stands next to the Saturday Night Banquet chart. Musta got himself a good seat!
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commo_hut2.JPGMy Commo Assignment123 viewsJune, 1969. At the Commo Hut, 2/9th Arty, Camp Enari.
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Nam_Barracks.JPGBarracks123 viewsAre we stateside yet? Looks more and more like typical stateside barracks life.
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Ron_Watts.JPGDecember, 1968: Unusual Assignment123 viewsRon Watts, a member of the 2/9th, spent his whole tour with the 1/69th Armor.
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SK-14.JPGRadio Humping123 viewsNothing like enjoying a meal of pork & beans from a C-ration box while humping a radio. Now you know why they call it the "Central Highlands".
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SK-18.JPGThe Basement123 viewsPhoto taken down in the "basement TOC".
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Rick_at_10.jpgTaking care123 viewsDavid "Doc" Brown tends to our wounded soldier.
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