The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Max T. Leach
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MTL-5.jpgSoldier buddy: South VietnamA Vietnam soldier - yes, South Vietnam! A friend that wanted to go to America with me; makes a good friend!Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-2.jpgYou're in the Army now!Max T. Leach: Drafted 14Mar68 at Ft Worth, Texas. Took Basic Training at Ft Polk, La. 25Mar68 - 17May68.
Awarded the American Spirit Medal.
Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-3.jpgAIT - OCS Ft Sill, OklaAttended AIT - OCS at Ft Sill, Okla, but dropped out after 5th week. Did not want the additional time in service required of an OCS officer. Sent to Vietnam in October, 1968.Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-6.jpgDeep ProtectionOctober, 1968 - Assigned to "B" Battery, 2/9th Arty in the FDC section. Digging another shelter to keep me safe and hoping that "Charlie" doesn't kill me.Jan 22, 2010
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Leach.jpgModern Day MaxAmerica has given me a good life; after Nam my career with Zales & having my own business was successful.
Married for 43 years to the same woman and producing 4 girls, all have degrees.
Today,I have 10 grandchildren.
My life has been a blessing!
Dec 16, 2009
     
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