The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Hwy_19.JPGThis is just a part of Hwy 19. It was the site of many "L"-shaped ambushes when our convoys came down the road.
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ARVN_Comp.JPGThe site of an important radio relay station manned by the ARVNs. It is directly in line with the ARVN compound on a higher peak.
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Stamper.jpg"A" Battery Field Mess HallGiven the great ingenuity of the battery's cannoneers, a stateside-quality mess hall was built on LZ OD with Sgt Dan Stamper as "Chef in Charge". Over his shoulder is the 3rd Bde HQ at LZ Montezuma next to the South China Sea at Duc Pho. The sign says: "Ma Stamper's Greasy Spoon".
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Orphanage.jpg"Boys & Girls Home" at Duc PhoIn smaller print: DAI-UY RONALD ROD.
This orphanage was dedicated to Capt Ronald Rod who served as an "Advisor" prior to open hostilities. Capt Rod was previously an ROTC instructor at Loyola University in New Orleans.

The men who volunteered to serve as Military Advisors had no support of armed US troops. They were, indeed, sitting ducks.

Capt Rod was one of my ROTC Instructors. He left for Vietnam while I was still a student at the University.
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WaterTank.jpg"Mang Yang" (Mang Giang) PassAn abandoned water tank on top of a hill overlooking the infamous Mang Yang pass. An excellent observation point.
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FreedomJet.jpg"The Freedom Bird"Probably the greatest sight to be seen when you complete a tour in the boonies of Vietnam.
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