Sgt. David Shea in front of Delta’s supply hooch, February 1969
Poker game in Delta company’s supply hooch, left to right: 1st Lt. Larkey Evans. SFC Michael Amos (commo chief) and David Shea, company clerk, who looks like his luck ran out.
The “third heard” platoon during break in central highlands.
Battalion Chaplin, Capt. Ron Benzig, delivering an in-field memorial service.
“Main Street”, 3/1st Battalion compound at LZ Bronco with Mt. Montezuma in the background. Note Red Cross flag to the right, signifying the infirmary hooch.
Bunker line, LZ Dragon.
In-field lunch with MRE (meals, ready to eat) pouches. From left to right: Jimmy Cumbee (KIA June 1969), SP4 Fred Haney and Sgt. Juan Espinoza.
“Third heard” on patrol in central highlands left to right: unidentified platoon leader, SP4 Jerry Koontz, RTO.
Sgt Ron Torkelson and SP4 Russell “Smitty” Smith get ready to head-out on patrol after a break for lunch in the highlands.
From left to right atop unidentified LZ: PFC Bracey, Sgt. Robert Taormina, SP4 John Watkins and SP4 Larry Busbee sitting.
Master Sgt. Arland “Top” Wheeler and Sgt. David
Shea in front of Delta’s orderly room, LZ Bronco.
Left to right: Sgt. Gary Thompson, Sgt. Larry Finch and Sgt. David Shea behind Finch at Delta’s supply hooch.
1Lt. Arthur Greuter and SP4 Dan Brings at doorway
of Delta’s orderly room hooch, LZ Bronco. Brings
replaced Shea, as company clerk in April 1969.
