The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-183.JPGDuc Pho OrphanageBuilt in honor and memory of Capt Ronald Rod who came over as an "Advisor" before the start of deployed units in December, 1965.
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GDS-184.JPGDuc Pho OrphanageCatholic nun stands in door of Orphanage.
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GDS-185.JPGDuc Pho OrphanageChildren of the orphanage. They are the ones you remember the most.
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GDS-186.JPGDuc PhoLong building with metal roof.
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GDS-187.JPGDuc PhoKids playing in Duc Pho village.
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GDS-188.JPGDuc PhoA village in Duc Pho.
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GDS-189.JPGTaking the busLocals crammed in these small Lambrettas; served as their bus.
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GDS-190.JPGLZ LizFirebase LZ Liz looking toward the 3rd Brigade base at LZ Montezuma. Directly to the south was LZ OD.
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GDS-191.JPGLZ LizShot of LZ Liz after a mortar attack.
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GDS-192.JPGLZ LizClear "line-of-sight" to LZ Montezuma, called FSB Bronco by the grunts. The view from LZ OD is essentially the same. Over the hill is the South China Sea.
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GDS-193.JPGBong SonStore in Bong Son. LZ English was nearby.
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GDS-194.JPGBooby trap bombA jeep hit a 500lb bomb at LZ Montezuma. Not much left.
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