We replaced our Korean war vintage Jeeps with these in Aug 1966.
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A poor picture of the old jeeps
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Three new Jeeps - Aug 1966
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Marine Corps, 3rd 8" Howitzer Battery. This camp (head quarters platoon) provided the southern most security for the construction of the airstrip at Chu Lai, RVN. Our three gun platoons ranged from north of Quang Ngai City (10 miles further south) to Tam Ky (10 miles north).
I cropped and enlarged the picture of our 'real' jeeps.
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Cool Jeeps, and good website, hope you add to it soon. you were in an arti unit?
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I was the radio repairman, so the only artillery training I had was on the job. Aside from keep the comm working, I mostly hauled shells and powder (I drove 5 ton).
Most of the guys I knew that had g> Some Marines trained with me in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, did you take >class there?
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hey bill, are those your manual wipers? That was a great pic, thanks for the moment. Robb s