The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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MK13.jpgLt Roger Fulkerson (KIA)My good friend, Roger Fulkerson (R), FO for C-2-35. Killed in action at Duc Lap, 25 Sept 1968.
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MK14.jpgHome Sweet HomeWe want you to feel right at home.
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Mk-15.jpgFirst Assignment - You're an FONow the fun begins....
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MK15a.jpgArrivalHow I got to Bravo, Company, 2/35th: on a midnight "Ash & Trash" flight.
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MK16.jpgLuxury accomodationsThis is your "home" in the field.
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MK17.jpgHere I AmYours truly, Michael P. Kurtgis, "B" Battery, 2/9th, attached to "B" Company, 2/35th Inf Regt, July, 1968.
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MK18.jpgBravo LeaderCapt Chuck Rothlisberger, Commander of "B" Company, Cacti Blue, 2/35th.
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MK19.jpgInseparableThe Infantry Company Commander and his FO:

Capt Rothlisberger - Lt Kurtgis
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Bishop___Kurtgis~1.JPGMy RTO: George R. Bishop (L).
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MK-22.jpgGary HornerGary Horner, RTO for the CP, B-2-35. WIA on 25Sep68 at Duc Lap.
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MK23.jpgPhil GalvanPhil Galvan, (looking away) another RTO for the CP who was wounded at Duc Lap, 25Sep68 with B-2-35.
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MK24.jpgThe World came by HueyRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
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