The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Ward_11.JPGMedicine Park Museum84 viewsLong-time war buddies Danny Fort and Terry Stuber share the bench at the Museum.

Photo courtesy of William Ward
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TStu-7.jpgCONEX FDC84 viewsInside the FDC, coordinating an incoming fire mission. The use of a sandbagged CONEX was one of the greatest strengths of a 105mm battery providing direct support to the ground troops under any conditions, unaffected by weather or mortar attacks.
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BB-22.JPGThe real thing84 viewsThese are the working parts of a 105mm; near and dear to the hearts of every cannoneer.
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BB-39.JPGZipper-rooo84 viewsUp the powder bags go in flame and smoke. The fire puts out intense heat.
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Portland_5.jpgPhoto album review84 viewsIt is a time-honored tradition to review our photos of service in Vietnam.
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GDS-22.JPGPlei Me83 viewsDefensive perimeter at the SF camp. Note the bunkers and trenches. Out front is "the wire"...multiple rows of protective wire.
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GDS-27.JPGConvoy Duty83 viewsConvoy into Pleiku from LZ Waikiki
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GDS-138.JPGLZ 510B83 views"Can't wait until they invent cell phones!"
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GDS-202.JPGArty Strike83 viewsSmoke rising from artillery strike.
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DK-Bag3.jpg83 viewsForward Observers Lt Dave Whaley with Lt Bob Bagwell, still wearing a flight helmet.
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