the Marines of HMM-165
1967
page 3 

 

Some people have all the luck. This is the result of the first mission of Bill "Willie, the Moose" Wilson.  It would appear that the "hit" is somewhat larger than the more "normal" small arms fire.
- photo courtesy Bill Wilson

 

The tire cover for the MAG- 36 Chaplain's jeep was made by the 165 shop personnel and read "Heavens Tech Reps."  No doubt the Chaplain was busy on many occasions, especially after missions like the one "Moose" had in the previous photo!

 
- photo courtesy of Bill Wilson
The "infamous" shower at Ky Ha with the standard "hootch" to the right, and the South China Sea in the background. circa March '67.
- photo courtesy of Bill Wilson
 
Jamming in their Ky Ha hootch.  Three Marine buddies play and relay together.  They are (from left to right) Leandro "Lenny" Laigo, Ron "Hot Rod" Rodriguez and Dave Wandrie (now known as ... "Rev. Dave").
- photo courtesy of Bob Johnson
"Somewhere in South Viet Nam," as the official publications used to say, four enemy prisoners await transport aboard HMM-165 choppers to be "debriefed."  Three of the prisoners appear to be Viet Cong dressed in their "black pajamas," while the fourth looks as if he may be a North Viet Nam regular: as he is dressed in a khaki uniform.  As 1967 wore on, the Squadron and the grunts, kept having more contact with NVA units in "I Corp," which culminating in the '68 TET attacks throughout South Viet Nam.
- photo courtesy Bill Wilson


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