A Soldiers Story The rifleman fights without promise of either reward or relief. Behind every river there's another hill, and behind that hill, another river. After weeks or months on the line only a wound can offer him the comfort of safety, shelter, and a bed. Those who are left to fight, fight on, evading death but knowing that with each day of evasion they have exhausted one more chance for survival. Sooner or later, unless victory comes, this chase must end on the litter or in the grave. General of the Army Omar N. Bradley

This site is dedicated to all former "paddy sloggers" of the 9th Infantry Division and to our "brothers" who died in the rice paddies of Vietnam. Relax and enjoy your visit. There are no red ants or leeches here nor will you hear that distinctive crack of an AK.

Please view and sign my guestbook. I would like to hear from anyone who served with the 9th, especially those who served with the 2/39th. I hope this can become the website of the whole battalion. I will create a separate page for each of the other companies and post pictures if I receive any. So, send them in guys.

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