The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DYates-Dog1.jpg162 viewsPhoto submitted by Danny Yates
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J_Henderson7.JPGJoe Henderson - Denver Photos162 viewsMike Kurtgis, Joe Henderson, John Sadler, Peter Birrow and Terry Savely.
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Port_Call_-_1.JPGPort Call Orders162 viewsGuess what, buddy? You're going to Nam! Port Call orders dated 2Nov66. The story goes that the Pentagon had no way of knowing what posts the Field Artillery officers and NCOs were stationed back then. Soooo, they found a solution. The big brass sent a "get off your ass" letter to each Army Post commanding general and told them to report the presence of MOS 13 personnel living on post. Well, it worked. And, Ft Dix kinda resembled Nam...gawdawful place.
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MK-3.jpgThe Republic of Dinkville161 viewsMap of Vietnam; key locations
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Dixon41.jpgThe Children of War161 viewsOne of the saddest things I recall is seeing orphaned children along the roads as we caravaned. This boy and girl were sister and brother and said they had no parents (killed by the VC). They were huddled together as if all they had in the world was each other. It was heartbreaking, but we couldn't take them with us. We weren't even supposed to stop in most places...
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Dixon45.jpgLZ English - Bong Son161 viewsNow, one day near the perimeter, this Chinook chopper lands, drops off a couple of things, then suddenly...see next photo....
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TS-42.JPGBracelets161 viewsCheck out those Montagnard bracelets I'm wearing...a real fashion statement of the times.
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EMoor0.jpgMilitary Dishwashers161 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67
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EMoor6.jpgHills of Duc Pho161 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67. Was LZ Montezuma, changed to LZ Bronco (3rd Bde Special Task Force - The Bronco Brigade). Many have commented that this hill, overlooking the South China Sea, was filled with land mines and booby traps left by friend and foe alike.
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red1-2010.jpgThe Redlegs161 viewsAttending the 35th Inf Regt reunion from the 2/9th Arty are: (L to R) Mike Kurtgis, Dennis Munden, Tom Roman, Don Keith, John Cashin, Ed Thomas, Dennis Dauphin, Greg Malnar, Gary Dean Springer, Ed Moor, Bert Landau, and Jerry Orr.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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JC-11.JPGCashen, Mosely161 viewsLt John Cashin, Signal Corps, of NYC; back is Ronnie Mosely.
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LD-4.JPGReunion Photos - Lee Dixon161 viewsWell, you can bet that the gun isn't rusty, but those guys in the red shirts might well be! Red Shirts: Steve Cox, Lee Dixon, Mike Kurtgis, Joe Henderson, and Jim Connolly.
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