While on a patrol, the 3rd Platoon also found an RPG-7, rocket propelled grenade launcher, that was fully loaded and ready to go. Fortunately, it had been hit by a bullet and was not operational. Mike Dore and Bobby Foreman are shown here inspecting the weapon, which was a favorite of the NVA/VC.
Photograph by James R. Wood
Here is an AK-47 that was captured on a patrol also. LT Tyra, Steve, LT Steve Baron, and John Alves pose with 1LT James R. Wood for this shot. LT Tyra was the artillery forward observer from D Battery and was attached to Charlie Company.
Photograph by James R. Wood
After searching an area where a suspected POW camp was suppose to be located, the 3rd Platoon waits for a Chinook helicopter to transport them back to FSB Hill 4-11.
Photograph by James R. Wood
Here is a picture of the 3rd Herd (platoon) taken during March 1970. First row from left to right: Tounton, Berrett, James R. Wood, Ussery, SGT Kurz, Jugo, Nhe, Perry, and SSG Nigro. Second row from left to right: Leeway, Yawn, Red, Williams, Doc, McDuffy, and Dal Hermer. Third row from left to right: Love, Speedy, Raymond, Okula, Fernandez, and Teaque.
