The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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MTL-2.jpgYou're in the Army now!Max T. Leach: Drafted 14Mar68 at Ft Worth, Texas. Took Basic Training at Ft Polk, La. 25Mar68 - 17May68.
Awarded the American Spirit Medal.
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MTL-13.jpgWhere's Waldo?Yep...it's hard to find "Charlie" under all this jungle cover.
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MTL-18.jpgThe endIt was a "happy tour"...especially when you know you are headed home. Two Unknown friends with me.
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MTL-5.jpgSoldier buddy: South VietnamA Vietnam soldier - yes, South Vietnam! A friend that wanted to go to America with me; makes a good friend!
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MTL-9.jpgSandbag CityJust making sure that I am well protected in the next firefight.
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MTL-10.jpgPeaceful spotI am not coming out until the mortar shelling stops.
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MTL-11.jpgNew assignmentReady to join the Infantry from the FDC to the FO/RTO team. Somehow, I don't think I volunteered to do this!
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MTL-8.jpgMy hotel roomWere you expecting a 5-star hotel? Not hardly. Unknown friend. He was just a little taller than I was.
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Leach.jpgModern Day MaxAmerica has given me a good life; after Nam my career with Zales & having my own business was successful.
Married for 43 years to the same woman and producing 4 girls, all have degrees.
Today,I have 10 grandchildren.
My life has been a blessing!
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MTL-15.jpgMalaria EvacCaught malaria - evacuated by helicopter. The chopper had no side doors...I almost fell out!
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MTL-12.jpgLet us prayPraying to God to keep me safe.
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MTL-17.jpgHappy New Year - 1969Local South Vietnam friends. A New Year's celebration with lots of drinking. All of them wanted to go to America with me.
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