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TS-13.jpgTick TOCThe fierce & determined guy at far left is Joe Henderson, then Larry Leonard, Bob (Smitty) Smith, Rick Algren & Terry Savely. FR: John Blanche, Gary Williams (2/9th) and Gary Butler (Ft Worth), also 2/9th.
Photo date is October, 1968.
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TS-14.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUNKNOWN cannoneer. Note the well-maintained area of the howitzer.
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TS-15.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotRick Algren poses next to one of the new 105mm howitzers, the M-102. These arrived in 1968; the 2/9th Arty was the first unit to receive them.
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TS-16.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMocha the mascot: "You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog"
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TS-17.jpgThe SuccessorThe new M102 howitzer, replacing the old WWII 105mm with trails. LZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot
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TS-18.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMen-At-Work. Close coordination between cannoneers makes for a successful gun crew.
Water can says "Non Potable". Of course, that applied to most things in Vietnam.
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TS-19.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUnknown cannoneers. Shell casing reveals the center firing tube which ignites the powder bags.
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TS-20.JPGMessage for CharlieUNKNOWN Cannoneer loads the newer M102 howitzer model.
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TS-21.jpgGrabbing the lanyardThe final step: the AG grabbing the lanyard. Get ready for a double-bang.
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TS-22.jpgMy collectionUNK Cannoneer. Some guys collect marbles; I collect hardware.
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TS-23.jpgExcellent shot of "B" Battery cannoneers boresighting their howitzer.
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TS-24.jpgThere's War... and then there is warThe editor of the newly-renamed "Ivy Leaf" rag of the 4th Inf Division may have wished he gave more thought to this page layout. At top, you have and Infantryman in the jungle, at bottom, you have our cannoneers with "B" Company (s/b Battery), 2/9th, firing a mission, and to the right...TA-DA! An 8,800 sq ft brand new PX has a grand opening...complete with 500 soldiers and a band! Wonder if they sang "Happy Days Are Here Again"?
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