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From left, Lt. Michael Bonacci (sp) and
2ndLt. Thomas Drew Brindley, 3rd Platoon Commander, I/3/26 who was killed
on killed on Jan 20, 1968. This photo was probably taken prior to Lt. Brindley
arriving on Hill 881S.
. Photo by, 2ndLt.
Thomas D. Brindley
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Lt. Brindley by the 3rd Platoon CP. It was abandoned
on 21 Jan because it couldn't be improved to sustain the heavy hostile
fire without engineer support which was unavailable and any more weight
on top would have collapsed it.
- Photo by, 2ndLt.
Thomas D. Brindley
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The above-ground crappers were likewise abandoned
on 21 Jan, for the same reasons, plus the fact that they used 55 gallon
drums cut in half as receptacles, which meant we had to burn them, which
meant that helos had to deliver diesel fuel. Didn't make sense so
Doc. Steinberg solve the problem with artillery round canisters place at
strategic locations in the trench lines.
- Photo by, 2ndLt.
Thomas D. Brindley
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Supergaggle returns with much needed water, food and
ammo. Left bird approaching LZ with external while the right one
is pulling maximum power and clawing for altitude.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Carlton B. Crenshaw
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Appears this CH-46 is landing with a smoke screen
behind to shield it from the NVA gunners.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Carlton B. Crenshaw
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