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Machine gunner, Jerry Specht from Seattle, with Doc Maibach - goin' on patrol out of Camp Bearcat.

1st Platoon troopers ready for patrol - Left to Right: Cecil Bridges, Gary "Granny" Gronseth, Lt. B.K. Smith, and Sgt. Bobby Balch.

There's Gene Harvey (from Southern Cal;ifornia) hiring a taxi - these Lambretta's seemingly were everywhere around South Viet Nam's roadways.

Scenes of Vung Tau, South Viet Nam's premier resort city, which was an R & R destination for lucky Charlie Company troopers.

May, 1967 - Sergeants Buford Hoover, Bobby Balch, Ben Acevedo, and John Young on the day we left Dong Tam for the boats.

John Sclimenti, James Nall & Dave Davidson shortly after arrival at Dong Tam in May, 1967 - notice our great facilities - not!

Don Peterson & Doug Wilson - photo taken just days prior to our May 15, 1967 Battle, whereby Don gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Here's a typical rural Vietnamese home - many of these dirt floor hootches were used by members of the Viet Cong.

Nov. 23, 1967 - Doc aboard APL-26; our hospital ship. Dave Cook's try at portrait photography with his new Polaroid.

Doc's first suture patient - as you can see by the smiles, he healed quite well. It's a shame that we do not have this Purple Heart recipient's name.

August, 1967 - Doc Maibach and Elijah Taylor just before Eli was transferred to 2nd/39th - Eli, 3rd Platoon, was an original Charlie Company trooper out of Fort Riley.

Here's Doc with his medals - the Army Commendation and Bronze Star - way to go, Doc!

An Awards Formation for presentation and pinning on of medals earned - December, 1967.

December, 1967 - The Doc's at work aboard APL-26 on a soldier's injured foot.