The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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JW-8.jpgA Kodak momentPFC Doug Wigginton and PFC Greg Malnar taking photos at LZ OD near Duc Pho, 1967.
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JW-10.JPGS*** & ShowerLZ OD had the advantage of more amenities than most firebases. Note the shower in the foreground and a sheltered crapper in the background. The view is from the SSG Holt's #6 gun pit. The gun crews were constantly improving their positions.
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JW-11.JPGNE from LZ ODLooking northeast from LZ OD, circa June - Aug, 1967.
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JW-12.JPGSp4 John WaldmanTaken in August, 1967. John DEROS'd on 31Aug67.
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JW-15.JPGJust a little horseplayLooks like PFC Hourigan is making a grab for John's beer.
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JW-17.JPGCatch a rainbowRainbow shines from LZ OD - 1967.
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JW-18.JPGLight'em up!John enjoying a cigar at the #6 gun pit...safely away from the powder pit.
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JW-19.JPG#6 Gun PitThe #6 gun in "A" Battery with the FDC CONEX nearby, facing south. The BC scope sits atop the CONEX and was used by Lt Munden to view the great ammo dump fire from the month of July, 1967.
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JW-21.JPGSandbagged BunkersProlific use of sandbags at LZ OD; smart move.
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JW-22.JPGLZ ODA 3/4 ton and jeep near the R-292 antennas at LZ OD.
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JW-23.JPGBilletingThe enlisted billets at 4th Inf Div HQ.
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JW-24.JPGPFC Marion SullivanPFC Marion N. Sullivan, later Sp4 Sullivan. Taken at Christmas, 1966.
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