The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Bob Becker
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BB-51.JPGAug 19, 2018
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BB-52.JPGCleaning upElmer Lindsay (KIA) in front with Phil Orville in back; cleaning gun after convoy up from north Bong Son (LZ English).Aug 19, 2018
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BB-54.JPGLoad 'er up!Howitzers in position to be loaded on aircraft.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-55.JPG8" Self PropelledChecking out the big 8"; it is the most accurate howitzer in the FA inventory. We couldn't test it out, though.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-46.JPGLeaving the LZGetting ready to move off LZ Mile High. L to R: Carlos Casteel, Bob Becker, Charlie South and UNK.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-47.JPGBob MadisonSitting on the wheel is Bob Madison from Madison, South Dakota at LZ Mile High.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-48.JPGUnknownThe firebase of this photo is UNK.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-49.JPGOn standbyMe and UNK; firebase also UNK.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-50.JPGSection Mascot?Bob Becker holding a key part of our Section mascot.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-41.JPGAir strikeThere is an airstrike going on southwest of Fire Base 14 (FSB 14, LZ Incoming) while some grunt brothers are looking on.Aug 19, 2018
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BB-42.JPGMy Gun SectionPhil Orville, Carlos Casteel and Sandy waiting on a fire mission. I took the picture from inside the bunker. Sandy was wounded on LZ Incoming.Aug 19, 2018
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