The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Robert Wilson
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RW-30.JPGBronco Beach66 viewsHitting the beach near LZ Bronco (Montezuma).
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RW-42.JPGDestroying the caves66 viewsCompany "B", 1/14th in the dining area near the cave expedition.
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Gun_Ship_4.JPGLZ Uplift66 viewsThe armed Chinook at LZ Uplift. It was a flying fire machine.
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RW-M2.jpgArrival at LZ Montezuma66 viewsThis is our Survey Hooch.
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RW-Firing_Battery.jpgGoing to the field66 viewsWe fly out to a field battery for survey work.
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RW-1.JPGThe Mighty Ninth goes by sea65 viewsLooking at the vehicles on the deck, you can see the designation "25 F 2-9".
Wonder if we are due any ribbons for naval action? G. Dean Springer believes the move definitely occurred although he personally went via convoy. Ray Delano suggests that "A" Battery moved by naval vessel with an Engineer and Cav outfit possibly.
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RW-19.JPGWhen there's no enemy around to fight...65 viewsStaying in shape by practicing bayonet drills. Redlegs Dino Martin and Pfc Gordon G. Roufs.
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RW-28.JPGWilson and Roufs65 viewsPfc Wilson and Pfc Gordon G. Roufs outside the tent. Looks like Wilson got a tetanus booster shot.
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RW-34.JPGLZ Uplift65 viewsCamping at LZ Uplift. Bubble helo surrounded by sandbag parapet.
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RW-31.JPGBronco Beach65 viewsLanding on the sand near LZ Bronco (Montezuma).
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RW-22b.JPGRoofing the Mess Hall65 viewsBob was a carpenter and roofer, his secondary MOS.
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RW-45.JPGDestroying the caves65 viewsView of the survey teams poncho cover sleeping accommodations. I remember being awaken by something crawling over me that turned out to be large rats. Apparently we didn't police our empty C-ration cans very well.
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