These photos were taken Christmas, 1969, at 1/5 Arty, 1st Inf Div, Dau Tieng, RVN.

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In the TOC bunker, relaxing with smuggled eggnog/Jack Daniels. The tree was sent to the FDC boys by Hopkins' parents.

Left to Right, Front to Rear:
Mike Hopkins, 1stLt. Ruiz,
D.Corum, B.Bennet, R.Parsons,
T.Collins, Capt.Ehlers, S.Bradley, T.Harrell

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The Christmas tree in the 1/5 Arty TOC bunker.

Maps on the wall show artillery coverage.

Topmost circle, battery at FSB Mahone (?).
Center concentric circles, batteries at DauTieng.
Lower circle, battery at FSB Kien.

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Christmas tree in the 1/5 Arty FDC hooch.

The hooch held the lockers where we kept our gear.

Our bunks were in an underground sandbagged
bunker next door...due to the frequent 'rocket-rain.'

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