Glad for the video on the 9th Infantry in Vietnam. Wish there was a mention of the 9th aviation (large group of helicopters: slicks- Jayhawks and gunships-Stingrays) . I was a door gunner with them, part of 67 and most of 68 in Dong Tam.

@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376

2 жыл бұрын

could not track down their cre st or patch.

@jeffarballo1881

2 жыл бұрын

HI Mike, i would love to talk to you about your time in the 9th AVIATION. What is the best way to contact you?

Talking about the ship's barracks. In the 70's are sub crew traveled to Scotland and had to live on the tender's living quarters. Just happen that the crew used a passageway through the quarters. Kept us awake. Could not wait to move on the sub. Thanks for your service, really enjoyed your video.

Thank you for this. My father was a brother in the 9thDiv 2/60th, Company A. from June 68/69. He is still with us today.😊In all the great vids I’ve watched on this war. As I search for footage of his unit. This has been the most informative video . And as close to his area of operations in battle Ive seen thus far. Thank you! And thank you for your service! God bless you! God Bless America!

Aco 4th 39th was also mobile riverine Aug/Sept 1968. We worked off the USS Mercer.

Thank you for this video about the 9th Infantry Division. I was there in 1967-1968 4th47th Alpha company Ist platoon 4th squad machine gunner. I was part of the mobile riverine force.

1 battalion 84th artillery D battery were 8 inch howitzers.

@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks...big guns!

Much respect for the riverine units.

I was the platoon RTO in 3rd platoon, Co D, 4/47th Bn, 2nd Bde, 9th Inf Div during 1968-69. Still hanging in there in 2022.

@jburkhardt7950

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - John Burkhardt: Co. D/ 4th /47th / 9 ID - Sep 67/ Jan 68 - 4th Platoon RTO.

@gaian2000

5 ай бұрын

After the Tet Offensive 4/47th apparently dropped the 4th platoon in its companies. I arrived in time for the May 1968 Offensive. After that they dropped Co. E, which was my original rifle company. We became Co D, 4/47th due to lack of replacements. There was also a Phase III Offensive in August, 1968. Welcome home John.

9th div 80's hhc 2nd bde! 80's God bless 2/47 inf also2/60!!!!

The 2nd of the 4th Artillery crest used in Vietnam was different from what is shown. I belonged to D battery in 1970. I'd add a photo but don't see how.

My Unit

a small correction on the 1st Battalion/84th Arty. Video stated it was a 155 unit, however Battery "D" of the 1/84th was an 8" Self-Propelled battery with 4 guns and another battery of the 1/84th (I don't remember which, was a 175 Self-Propelled battery. I was a member of Battery D 1/84 Aug '68 - Jul '69. Thanks for a fine video.

@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376

Жыл бұрын

ah, the big open air guns, I liked the m109 for the turret in the rain.

My dad was in 68 69 9th inf 3rd 39th

9th div 80's god bless"'em!!!

The 60th regiment crest was different than the one shown, and the new one is still used today. I was with 3/60 from 1968-69.

@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376

Жыл бұрын

You are correct, there are 2 versions, the other with blue sides instead of black...and no motto.

My dad James Santmyer was in the 9th and arrived in 68 until being shot down in a helicopter. I always hope I'll see him in one of these old videos or someone in the comments will remember serving with him lol. I miss him greatly. I also heard of him talk about being with the "River Rats". I believe it was part of the riverine forces but dont know much else about them. Any info on the River Rats is appreciated.

@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376

Жыл бұрын

Hope we get some River Rats to tell some stores.

6-31 has been changed to 4-31 and it's part of the 10th Mtn Div

The 9th ID was referred to as "The Flaming Asshole Division" by those in other divisions.