The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-97.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BEnroute to 510B.
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GDS-98.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BEnroute to 510B.
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GDS-99.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BA river enroute to LZ 510B. Due to all the "greenery" of Vietnam, things like rivers were extremely important to tracking your position and calling for fire.
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GDS-100.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BThis river is about 6 klicks from the Cambodian border. The 3rd Brigade was sent on several missions near the borders.
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GDS-102.JPGLZ 510BEngineers building footbridge at the LZ.
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GDS-103.JPGLZ 510BBuilding a footbridge. Looks like they are missing a few parts.
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GDS-103a.JPGEngineer's bridgeOn time and under budget.
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GDS-104.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop at LZ 510B.
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GDS-105.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop; battery position starting to shape up.
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GDS-106.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop at LZ 510B; note the sandbag parapet under construction.
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GDS-107.JPGMortar SectionA 4.2 (four-deuce) mortar position.
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GDS-108.JPGLZ 510BWater trailer at the LZ; always a critical item.
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