CHARLIE COMPANY 2nd BATTALION 8th REGIMENT
1st CAVALRY DIVISION (AIR MOBILE)
1971 - 1972


Bobby Ferris's picture's



Bobby Ferris on Melanie 1972.
Bobby Ferris 		Two of the third platoon squad leaders
Two Squad Leaders 		3rd Platoon on Melanie
3rd Platoon 		Cobra Gunship at Long Thanh North June 1972.
Cobra Gunship 		From bridge on road to Melanie
River by Melanie
Big Gun on Melanie1972.
Big Gun 		Bronze Star awards at Bien Hoa, April of 72
Bronze Stars 		Cobra Gunshio landing at Long Thanh North in June 1972
Cobra Landing 		Street Venders in Vung Tau
Street Vender's 		My squad leader in the bush
Squad Leader
Two of the Grunts
Two Grunts 		Ships in the harbor at Vung Tau viewed from our hotel window in 72
Ships in Harbor 		One of the Guys
One of the Guys 		My sguads M-60 gunner in 1972
Squad's M-60 Man 		Huey landing on the LZ in 1972
Huey 1972
The Cadillac Gage Commando is an amphibious APC built by Cadillac Gage. The 4x4 version is no longer produced, although Cadillac Gage states that production may resume if needed. The vehicle could be outfitted for many roles, including armored personnel carrier, ambulance, firefighter, anti-tank vehicle, mortar carrier, etc.
M706 		Resupply day on an LZ in 72
Resupply Day 		Charlie Company 3rd Platoon Grunts
3rd Platoon 		Bobby on the right waiting for Huey Helicopter for a ride back to the Fire Base
Waiting for Huey 		Charlie Company having a Beach Party in Vung Tau while on a 3 day Rest & Recuperation Leave
Beach Party

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