The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-11.JPGCharlie BatteryGun pit of "C" Battery, 2/9th. You can see the place getting organized.
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GDS-12.JPGRecessOnce in a while, you got a chance to play/exercise.
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GDS-13.JPGCharlie BatteryNote the use of 360-degree cannon emplacements. Ready to fire in any direction.
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GDS-14.JPGCharlie BatteryReady for action.
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GDS-14a.jpgGot ActionA major battle occurred on 29 May 67 involving a heavy mortar attack on "C" Battery. The CO and XO Lt Rainer Stutt were WIA, along with several men of Charlie Battery.
FO Lt Bill Farmer was KIA.
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GDSc.jpgBronco Bugle
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GDSd.jpgA great big "thank you"LtCol "Wild Bill" Miller of the 1/14th took the time to write a letter of thanks to an FO. Now, it's a prized possession 40 years later.
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GDS-Menu1.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuFront Cover - Christmas, 1966 Menu
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GDS-Menu2.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuInside Cover: Message from Commanding General.
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GDS-Menu3.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuChristmas Day Dinner Menu. In December, 1966, the 3rd Bde brought its troops back to firebases for a holiday break.
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