The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Stateside.JPGStateside barracksThe early days...
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State_side.JPGStateside barracksAll fun and games...until Vietnam.
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WF-7.JPGSouvenir jacketIt says, "When I die, I will go to heaven because I've spent my time in hell".
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WF-17.JPGID cardI'm in the Army now.
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Honors.JPGHigh HonorsMedic William Falkenstein distinguished himself in civilian life after his service in Vietnam. He died in 1983.
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WF-9.JPGGun Section at LZ St GeorgeAcc to Rick Ericksen, "Cuckoo Mike" was the dude at left with the sunglasses.
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Falkenstein_Uni.jpegCombat Medic, "A" BatterySp5 William Falkenstein's uniform. Promoted to Sp5.
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Christmas.jpegChristmas card in VietnamMany units came up with Christmas cards and some had Christmas menus also.
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WF-12.JPGCelebrity visitMs Chris Noel stops by for a visit.
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WF-4.JPGCannoneers at LZ St GeorgeMessage from fellow Redleg Rick Ericksen: Nate: Fantastic, I even recognized some of the guys from my Gun Section. Jon/Kip Hansen, Steve Esona (AKA Pineapple), Wayne Wolf, who left to go out as a RTO later and was awarded a Bronze Star and a Silver Star for service above and beyond. I wish we could find him. He was from Philadelphia, PA. Also Cuckoo Mike, he’s the one of the pictures with the dark shades on. He was always buzzed, he was from California. This is a great story which brings us all back together one again. "A" Battery, The Mighty Ninth, 1969-70. We will always be a Band of Brothers eternally.
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WF-Citation.JPGARCOM CitationSp4 William Falkenstein awarded the ARCOM medal for heroic actions at the battle of LZ St George, 5Nov69.
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WF-15.JPGAnother battle upon the horrible Chu Pa mountain
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