The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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BB-32.JPGDecorations94 viewsI'm standing next to the new gun with some decorations added.
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BB-59.JPG94 viewsBob Becker, Freddie Martinez and UNK.
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BB-64.JPGGetting hooked on cigs94 viewsA young 'un comes to mooch cigarettes from Bob Becker.
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Thomas-Burr.jpgFO & Platoon Leader93 viewsLt Jack Burr, A/1/35 enjoyed competing with his FO Ed Thomas. It was a game of "one-upmanship".
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GDS-38.JPGThe Montagnards93 viewsThe locals do their hauling...the old way.
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GDS-92.JPGFiring Chart93 viewsFDO Lt Kermit DeVaughn looks up from his firing chart. Note the RDP fan and map pins. According to my diary, Lt DeVaughn was credited with convincing the BnCO, LtCol Holbrook, to try out the concept of two CONEX containers welded together to form a combat-ready Fire Direction Center (FDC).
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GDS-168.JPGQui Nhon93 viewsThe bay at Qui Nhon
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GDS-183.JPGDuc Pho Orphanage93 viewsBuilt in honor and memory of Capt Ronald Rod who came over as an "Advisor" before the start of deployed units in December, 1965.
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