Here is a typical bunker on Hill 4-11's perimeter. Note the
heavily sandbagged sleeping quarters to the left of the bunker. The engineer
stakes visibile in front of the bunker support an "RPG screen" made of
chainlink fence. The screen was there to cause rocket-propelled grenades
fired at the bunker to detonate before hitting it in the event of a ground
attack.
Photograph by Dale E. Wilson
An "old man," who got a job working for the Battalion S4 loading
resupply helicopters on Hill 4-11 before going home, helps several Charlie Company
bound replacements organize their gear before going to the field for the
first time on August 1, 1970. Standing at right is PFC Ralph J. Winters. The GI fixing his helmet
behind Winters' knee is PFC Larry G. "Mouse" Moore.
Photograph by Dale E. Wilson
This young Kit Carson Scout named Thinh told me he was 15 years old and that
he had been "drafted" by the Viet Cong at age 9. He later "Chieu Hoi'ed" and became a KCS. He was en route to Delta Company when I took this photo.
Photograph by Dale E. Wilson
This is me with Thinh on August 1, 1970. This picture was also taken on Hill 4-11, with Pepper Ridge in the background.
