The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Robert Wilson
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RW-26.JPGSpider holeDino Martin and Wilson posed outside a spider hole.Feb 28, 2015
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RW-17.JPGField ExpedientAnother common field expedient was the steel pot as a shaving bowl. However, using a bayonet to shave usually didn't work too well.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-18.JPGEngineer HillPhoto of the volleyball net in the HHB area, Engineer Hill, Pleiku.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-19.JPGWhen there's no enemy around to fight...Staying in shape by practicing bayonet drills. Redlegs Dino Martin and Pfc Gordon G. Roufs.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-20.JPGModest quartersMy home at the Tea Plantation (Catecka). This area was south of Pleiku and south of Dragon.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-21.JPGBase CampThe jeep I drove was the one on the right. I was detailed to drive for an FO at some time during Paul Revere 4 at Plei Jerang. I wish I could remember his name and where I drove to.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-12.JPGDino MartinMinus his white-stripe name tag.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-13.JPGDino MartinDino Martin at home, guarding his prized possessions. Photo taken at the Tea Plantation.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-14.JPGIt's functionalMaybe it has no faucet but if you fill it with warm water, it's a pretty decent field shower.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-15.JPGDowntown PleikuThis place never made it as a tourist destination.Feb 27, 2015
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RW-16.JPGPith helmet?Downtown Pleiku: young girl wears a pith helmet instead of the more common conical hat (non la).Feb 27, 2015
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RW-7.JPGDanny YatesFellow surveyor Danny Yates does a bucket dance.Feb 27, 2015
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