The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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C-2-9_sign.jpgBattery Sign for C-2-9Ron Goldmaker's sign indicates that C-2-9 was the "Big Bopper" for Cacti Blue (2/35th Inf).
Singer JP Richardson would be proud.
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Cleaning_Weapons.jpgSmart TroopersALWAYS clean your weapons! If nothing else, it's a way to kill the boredom.
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FDC_unknown_location-Eldridge-JohnSevern.jpgThat Covered FDCThe sandbag-covered CONEX was the home of most FDCs. Pictured above is Eldridge and John Severn at location unknown.
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Frank(Scotty)Gallagher.jpgBeer & Beans?Scotty takes a meal break. Notice forearm tattoo. This dude was way ahead of his time. According to Lt Wayne Crochet, Scotty was indeed from Scotland, came to the US to visit his sister, and somehow wound up getting drafted. Bad timing indeed.
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Frank_Gallagher-Dancing_with_broom.jpgLet's DanceIn desperate times, men even dance with brooms. Frank (Scotty) Gallagher shows how its done.
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Frank_Simeone.jpgFlea Market?Frank Simeone holds what appears to be a voodoo doll...or not.
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Gunner.jpgProud GunnerSign indicates the territory of the First Section of C-2-9.
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Jack_Boston.jpgRecuperationJack Boston resting with repairs to his right shoulder. Jack was a member of the C-2-9 FDC crew, pulling alternating 12-hr shifts with Ron. Lt Wayne Crochet and Sgt Sam Nieto also served in C-2-9.
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John_Benedict_FDC.jpgFDC ManSp5 John Benedict, member of the C-2-9 FDC.
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LZ_Liz_Capt_Hutsell,_Bernhard,_Buzz_Nelson.jpgAt LZ LizL to R: Captain Howard "Dutch" Hutsell (deceased), Bernhard, and Sp4 Buzz Nelson. Hutsell served as the S-4 of the Battalion before moving on to Battery Commander.
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LZ_Liz_Doc#1_Fitzpatrick.jpgPipe & PinupsTypical interior view of the CONEX. Pictured here are Doc and Fitzpatrick.
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LZ_Liz_FDC_before_blast_wall_erected.jpgLZ LizAlmost finished...need blast wall.
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