The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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RiceHaul.jpg111 viewsLt Keith holds a helmet-full of salt.
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saltcache.JPG111 viewsPlatoon Leader Lt. John McRae with Capt Ed Nealon (right) holding handfuls of salt.
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Turner_37.jpgNosebleed seats111 viewsNot everyone got a close up of Bob Hope and his visiting troupe.
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Turner_81.jpgWhere?111 viewsTry and find this on a map!
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GDS-Menu1.jpgChristmas, 1966 Menu111 viewsFront Cover - Christmas, 1966 Menu
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DonHist1.jpg111 viewsAnother rare document courtesy of Lt Don Keith. Last sentence states that "The Mighty Ninth" was officially adopted as the unit's name by DA on 25Feb63. So now we know.
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JW-3c.JPGView from EM personnel bunker111 viewsSame view; clearer picture.
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JW-19.JPG#6 Gun Pit111 viewsThe #6 gun in "A" Battery with the FDC CONEX nearby, facing south. The BC scope sits atop the CONEX and was used by Lt Munden to view the great ammo dump fire from the month of July, 1967.
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JW-27.JPG"A" Battery located at LZ OD111 viewsGeneral view of the battery layout.
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J_Orr-3.JPG35th Reunion - 2011111 viewsJohn and Jerry invite Sgt Ernest Correia into the photo...with his devilish smile, as usual.
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