The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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SM6.jpgCommand Conference212 viewsThe Lieutenant and our TopKick compare notes. We now know that the man seated is 1SG Clifford J. Pullan and the man at left is either Lt Moyers or Lt Baumgartner. 1SG Pullan passed away in January, 2015.
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SM3.jpgWooden Soldier204 viewsOtis and me posing with a French Soldier. He didn't say much.
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SM7.jpgThe Elephants191 viewsThis confirms J. William Ward's experience with elephants. {See his Photo Album} I remember the elephants coming into our "personal space". Note the aiming post at lower right.
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SM5.jpgSandbag City189 viewsLooks like the troops are improving the location with inter-connecting trenches and lots of sandbags.
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SM4.jpgProof!179 viewsHere I am...serving with "Bravo Battery", 2/9th Arty...The Mighty Ninth.
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SM8.jpgThe Elephants169 viewsWhoever expected pachyderm visitors on Nam? Guess is the four-legged version of a Vietnamese Chinook.
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SM2.jpgIncoming Chopper164 viewsAn incoming Chinook to LZ Thunder. Location provides a scenic view and good commanding military terrain.
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SM1b.jpgArmy Commendation Award Ceremony137 viewsArmy Commendation Awards ceremony. Getting the medals are: Bill Manton, Danny Fort, Corky, and me. The "crew cut" is very likely Lt Chris Herrick and the background observer wears the "camouflaged black bar" of a 1st Lieutenant, but the name is UNK.
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