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Summary - August 1968

To be written

August 17

Flag Raising at LZ Maureen

This show was taken by LT Ed Heitov, then the 1st Platoon Leader.   Left to right: Ken Lorenz (Odessa, Texas),  Mel Wilkison (with M-60, from Kansas), Pete Johnson (Minnesota), Houston Martin (North Carolina), Jim Cable (North Carolina), Ron Key (Squad Leader, from Louisiana), and Ed Cain (Tennessee.)

The flag was "donated" by the Marines at Dong Ha.  (Source:  Mel Wilkison)

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Courtesy Mel Wilkison

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August 24

A bath in Viet Nam!!!  Ed Cain, Gibson, and Mel Wilkison, west southwest of Quang Tri.  (Source: Mel Wilkison)

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Courtesy Mel Wilkison

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August 26

The 2/5 Cav was operating out of LZ Carol in Thua Thein Province.  (Source:  Operational Report of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (AM) for Period 1 August - 31 October 1966, dtd 22 November 1968)

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August - Exact Date Unknown

Help us figure out the names of these guys from the Mortar Platoon.  Starting from the left is Art Shy, with the boonie hat is Brian Hardy, and center front is Ken Tatham, followed by Larry Lane and Ronnie Shaw.   Email the Webmaster if you know the identification of the trooper in the back  (Identification courtesy Chuck Moore.)

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Courtesy Al Hembd

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August - Exact Date Unknown

Home in the Mountains!  Bob Hrncirik, Houston Martin, Ed Cain, and Jim Cable enjoy their little "Best Western Hooch."  All are from 1st Platoon.

What's the matter with the right leg, Houston?  (Source:  Mel Wilkinson)

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Courtesy Mel Wilkison

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