The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Lt_Jim_James.jpgJim and wife Doniece on the Riverwalk at the 35th Inf Reunion held in San Antonio in 2011.

Regret to report that Jim died in July 2020.
Mar 01, 2022
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Brothers-in-Arms.jpgBrothers-In-ArmsHome from LZ Cathy 9-69. The non-lifer traveling FDC band of brothers (left to right): Clint Curry, Eugene ("George") Jarisch, Denny Mrowzinski, Mike Medley, and our leader eltee "Rucksack" Rucker (Lt. Hermie "Rucksack" Rucker).Feb 12, 2022
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Modern_Day_Rick.jpegI Know WarRick has probably seen more action with the 2/9th FA than most soldiers.Nov 22, 2020
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Ericksen_-_Flag.jpegThe Battle of St GeorgeOne of the biggest battles the 2/9th engaged in. See a lot more in the War Stories link.Nov 22, 2020
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Epps_1.jpgArmed & Ready for BattleNov 22, 2020
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Pleiku_Sign.jpgWelcome to PleikuWell, not really. After my one-week excursion thru Camp Alpha and Saigon, it was time to get down to business. I caught a 0400hrs flight out of Tan Son Nhut into Pleiku in mid-Nov 1967. That's where the "real stuff" began. It was the HQ of the 2/9th FA Bn at the time. After checking in and getting my assignment, some of the "regulars" wanted to show me the town of Pleiku. You can tell from the sign alone this was my first mistake. It was a shithole of the worst degree. I never went back there, EVER!Nov 07, 2020
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ward12.jpegFire Mission!One gun adjust! Getting a mission just after touching down.Nov 01, 2020
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ward10.jpegBad Hair DayHe is Sternedel; looking for his comb.Nov 01, 2020
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ward9.JPGWoodhouseHis name is Woodhouse; you can see the 2/9th FA crest on his cap.Nov 01, 2020
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Ward8.JPGGoodrichHis name is Goodrich, also #3 crew.Nov 01, 2020
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Ward7.jpegMishima and PhilpotRonnie Mishima and Philpot...working on those sandbags!Nov 01, 2020
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