The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Tex_5-2.JPG"I Won the Lottery!"Only...we didn't have one.
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Tex_5-4.JPG"Short Round"Taking good care of Short Round
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Tex_2-3.JPGArmed and Ready
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Cpl_Jim_Shelton.JPGArmy Commendation MedalJim "Tex" Shelton gets a handshake and Army Commendation Medal after serving as his armed guard on field visits.
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Tex_2-2.JPGCan I keep her?Jim "Tex" Shelton and Mike Medley surround Chris Noel, model, singer and actress who visited their LZ. Ms Noel was honored with an award for her support visits in Vietnam.
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Tex_6-3.JPGChildren of war
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Tex_6-4.JPGChildren of war
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Tex_3-2a.jpgDay 1 at LZ St. GeorgeStanding left - Sgt Dickie Doud, Jim Shelton, Sp4 Lonnie G. Hardin at LZ St. George.
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Tex_5-3.JPGDog HeroOur pup named "Short Round" was awarded two Purple Hearts.
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Tex_4-2.JPGExcellent PhotoThis is a magazine-perfect shot of the newer M-102 that replaced the old M101A1 howitzers. It now graces the homepage of The Mighty Ninth website.
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Tex_3-5.JPGGood practiceGiven the redleg defense of LZ St George, this is good preparation.
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Tex_3-4.JPGGun BunkerThe cannoneer's home away from home.
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