The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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mar_me_mortar.JPGMarch, 1969What? Me Worry? This photo taken between the rocket and mortar rounds landing.
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2-9_Hq.JPG4th Inf Division and the 2/9th Arty Headquarters at OasisApril, 1969. LZ Oasis headquarters area.
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April_69_Guard_post.JPGApril, 1969: 4th Inf Div HQ Guard PostApril, 1969. Heavily sandbagged guard post.
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apr_69_wpns.JPGApril, 1969: Four Deuce mortarApril, 1969. 4.2 (four-deuce) mortar. Packs the same punch as a 105mm round.
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apr_69_wpns3.JPGWeapons on displayApril, 1969. 4th Inf Div HQ at Oasis. Captured enemy weapons.
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apr_69_wpns2.JPG4th Inf Div HQ at OasisApril, 1969. Captured enemy weapons on display.
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mine_jeep.JPGA mine packageApril, 1969. Might look like a birthday cake, but you don't want it!
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mines.JPGStudying the minesA pair of 4th Inf Div engineer officers, Lt Howze and Lt Friend (sp) study a mine sitting atop the jeep radio.
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convoy_to_oasis-a.JPGApril, 1969: Convoy to OasisHigh ground provides a clear view of the road to LZ Oasis.
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convoy_to_oasis.JPGApril, 1969: Convoy to OasisApril, 1969. Waiting in a convoy line to Oasis.
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Cpt_Baird.JPGHQ, Service BatteryCaptain Baird talking with the men of the Service Battery.
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dog.JPGSamMarch, 1969. The dog's name is "Sam, the GI".
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