Richard Northcott's  Collection

Mortars Platoon, C Company, 4th/47th Battalion, 2nd Brigade

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Richard hangin' out with James Ericsson between patrols at Dong Tam.

Richard on a smoke break during a Mekong Delta patrol.

Richard lookin' good with his trusty M-60 Machine Gun and lookin' forward to the next patrol - sure.

Mortars Platoon Trooper Ronnie Gann.

Jimmie Salazar and his 2nd Platoon buddies inspecting a V. C. tunnel.

Need a name - Mortars Platoon Trooper.

Young woman with child during Q & A.

Our favorite little river boats that constantly took us to some  really bad places.  The Navy dropped us off so that we could trek about the countryside - then picked us up several days later.

Charlie Company leaving the USS Benewah for a patrol.

Shirtless On Patrol. Notice the M-16 and Starlight Scope.

Bob French seemingly thinking, what the hell am I doin' here, I got wounded on June 19, 1967!

Charlie Company troopers on another fine little trek out into the countryside.

ARVN Army Troopers on patrol with C Company.

Richard taking a break.

Home Sweet Home on bunker guard duty.

Richard on bunker guard duty with his favorite little toys - M-60 Machine Gun & M-16/Starlight Scope.

One of Vung Tau's busy streets.  One of Richard's and John's favorite vacation destinations.

Richard and his buddies on Rest and Relaxation in Taiwan and wishin' they were finished with Viet Nam. That's Richard skiing and John Sclimenti standing.

Hello John Sclimenti!  You were Charlie Company's true comedian. Many thanks for always keeping our spirits up, John!  I hope that you are having a good life. Bill Reynolds - 11/4/00

Richard, this photo was taken say, approximately 100 lbs ago, 1967......hmm? Harhar!

Who is this guy lounging?  Richard cannot remember his name...

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