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PFC.Kenneth E. Hinz was the radio operator for 2nd Platoon, India Company commanded by  2ndLt. Michael Thomas.  This was taken Christmas Day 1967 outside the perimeter of Khe Sanh Combat Base.
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Photo by, Sgt. Daniel H. Lloyd 
Sgt. Daniel H. Lloyd of 2nd Platoon, India Company.  His men gave him the nickname of "Sergeant Ugly" which he holds dear to this day. Taken also on Christmas Day outside the perimeter of Khe Sanh Combat Base.
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Photo by, PFC. Kenneth E. Hinz 
Aware that he was going to Hill 881S the next day (Dec. 26, 1967), Sgt. Lloyd gathered what he thought was needed for a short stay.  Had he known then it would be 113 days he may have taken more.
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Photo by, Sgt. Daniel H. Lloyd 
A UH-34 from HMM-?? lands on Hill 881S.   Marines are standing around waiting on it to arrive means the Siege of Khe Sanh and Hill 881S has not begun.
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Photo by, Sgt. Daniel H. Lloyd 
It is possible that an Army CH-47 had dropped a large quantity of artiller/mortar rounds at this one spot.  The UH-34 may be redistributing the ammunition to various locations on 881S.
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Photo by, Sgt. Daniel H. Lloyd 

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