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LG-12.JPGThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts83 viewsJerry and Barbara present special gifts for the ladies.

JD-179.JPGLuxury accomodations83 viewsThe FOs have posted a sign next to their "bed & breakfast" with luxurious air mattresses. The sign reads: ARTY FO SECTION, then "FO PARTY, LT DELONEY, FO; CPL MILLARD, RECON SGT, PFC WEST, RTO. Below that, it lists the four-deuce section with "S/SGT GRAY, FO; PFC PASSMORE, RTO". Hours are 24/7.

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1stSgt_McPeek.JPGFirst Shirt83 views1SG James E. McPeek; he was the First Sgt. We didn't get along. He lived in the FDC bunker and he was a big poker player, going to the rear for the $100s of dollar pots. He had a poker game going in the front of the bunker. I was not a poker player and had to write down what-beats-what. I won a few bucks, he got pissed, and from then on wanted me off the FB. Don't know when he went home, but it was none too soon for me. Fortunately McHugh (XO) saved me since I could do a high-burst registration.

Guns___Ammo.JPGMove to LZ Red Fox83 viewsThis photo and the next are of a shithook lifting a gun and net with 10 rounds and stakes to set up for firing as soon as landed. I wasn't a cannon cocker so I don't remember the name of the delicate gizmo for the gun, which went in with advance party to the new LZ before the guns were lifted.

LZ_Abbey3.JPGLZ Abbey - Great RSOP83 views(continued) While some of us who stayed behind and were temporarily detained for some time, the rest had been going down to the water in parties of 20. Five on either side while ten bathed, we had slightly less in our group when we got there.

Chic-9.JPGJus' Havin' a good time83 viewsBobby Day, Hal Bowling,

JoeH_-_2.JPGCompany Luncheon83 viewsCompany "A", 1/35th has a downtown luncheon in Chicago.

RW-2.JPGThe Mighty Ninth goes by sea83 viewsWhat I remember was that I went by sea and that the trip was rough due to the flat bottom of the LST. I recall standing to get a better view and the ship came down off a wave and buckled my knees. I then climbed into the cab of a truck for the remaining trip to Duc Pho.