SCRAPBOOK 1 Scrapbook 1 Contents: Brooks Collection Alcaraz Photo Misc. Co. A, 1st Plt. ['69 photos]] Bob Hope Show Awards Photos AWARDS

BROOKS COLLECTION The following photographs were submitted by Jerrold "Moon" Brooks, 1st Platoon, Alpha in 1969-70.

1st Platoon, late '69 or early '70. Photo submitted by Jerrold Brooks (the 'me' in the photo). Others are Charles "Terry" Russell, Sgt. "Sam" McCall, and "Tex" Fairbanks.

CU CHI & FSB PERSHING

©2000 by J. Brooks

A Co. 1st Platoon (L) to (R) SGT Sam McCall,
RTO Walter "Walley" Marynick (with shades),
Rifleman Baker (rear),
Jerrold "Moon" Brooks (far right).

[below] Huh!? SEEING DOUBLE?? Nope! Mike Novak replaces Baker, as Baker holds the camera for THIS shot. It points out that this was THE most photographed war in history and 'mugging' for the camera was common practice. THIS photograph was sent to me by Novak several months after Brooks sent his. [© M. Novak]

© 2002 by Mike Novak

Alpha Company, 1st Platoon's Jerrold "Moon" Brooks (L) and Miles "Goose" McHugh (R) enjoying 'Thanksgiving Dinner' at Fire Support Base Pershing in 1969. Note the dirt "berm" behind them that was ment to stop small arms fire when the base came under attack. Photo ©2000 J. Brooks.

[Hey guys, you're supposed to be eating cold turkey - not drinking Wild Turkey! -- Sarge]

Standing at entrance to bunker at Dau Tieng in 1970 are; (L)to(R) Baker,
Sg. Frank Viscomi,
and Jerrold Brooks. Photo ©2000 by J. Brooks.

Dau Tieng – nick-named "Rocket City" – came under such frequent mortar and rocket attack that the forces stationed there borrowed underground.

©2002 J. Brooks

Jerrald "Moon" Brooks (L) and John "Randy" Cornett (R) kicking back at Stand-down.

Lt. Anthony "Tony" Alcaraz Collection

Guy on left, with back to camera, unidentified.

Middle Row (L) to (R): Larry Capehart, Jerry Dakin, Louis Reason, LT Tony Alcaraz, unidentifed in bush hat, and a shirtless Ozzie Hoftender.

(Standing in rear): (L) Wally Marynick, and (R) Sgt. Sam McCall.

According to the Veterans of Alpha Company's 1st platoon, Tony holds the world-record for a Lieutenant being "in the field"..... nearly 12 months.

Photo ©2000 by Tony Alcaraz.

© 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005. All photographs on these and other pages are Copyrighted by their owners and may not be reproduced for any reason without their permission. All text © by Bruce "Sarge" Holzhauer

A/2/12 Company Jeep

©2001 G. Kimbel

Gordon "Gordie" Kimbel (L) and Dennis "Ozzie" Hoftender (R).

The Jeep artwork was done by Ron "Zippo" Vanone who painted the logos and signage at FSB Pershing and in our battalion area at Cu Chi in 1969. Ron was an Alpha Co., 3rd Platoon machine gunner & talented artist.

Jeep photograph © 2000 by G. Kimbel.