Ed Hiltz

Ed is a Brother Tanker and was a member of Bravo Company, First Tank Battalion March 68 - April 69. Ed's Platoon CP was at An Hoa where he spent most of his tour.

 

 

Ed Hiltz Ed Hiltz displaying a trophy of war, AK-47 captured during Operation Mameluke Thrust. 1968
Young Warriors.jpg (13427 bytes) Some young warriors taking the time to pose for a picture in front of "Home, Sweet Home". At 19 years old I guess we all grew up to fast.
VC or NVA Prisoner ??  In any case one less to worry about. Some where in the vicinity of  "Arizona Territory"  during Operation Mameluke Thrust. 1968

 
Another VC or NVA prisoner on his way to  the Command Post for interrogation. Also in the vicinity of  "Arizona Territory"  during Operation Mameluke Thrust
Tank In The Bush Go Noi.jpg (9457 bytes) A Bravo Company Tank heading out for the hunt in support of  elements of the 7th Marines. During Operation Mameluke Thrust.
Tank At Liberty Bridge.jpg (12608 bytes) Ed Hiltz and his Tank at Liberty Bridge. 1968.
RPG Hit's.jpg (10360 bytes) The Tankers worst enemy the dreaded "RPG" Rocket. Two small holes in the slope Plate but big trouble inside if they penetrate.

Rob Curry Ed Hiltz

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