CCS RECON CO taken in July 70 shortly after they closed the Salem House to US team. I think it goes like this–>(Unknown (standing)- (Fast Eddie, standing), (Babyson [David Davison KIA 10/5/70], kneeing), (Steve Pletcher, kneeling), (Pete Nimtze, kneeeling), (POP Taylor, kneeling), (Capt. Hall, kneeling), (Sonny Franks, kneeling), (Pappy Reed, Standing), (me, standing), (you, kneeling), (Lancelot, standing) and finally, last on right, John (?????) killed himself by blowing his head off, was from HALO, arrived with Billy Waugh.by Bill Coughlan.
Hall kneeling behind POP Taylor. Although I think you are mistaken about Pappy Reed. Pappy was the 1SGT of 2nd Co at that time and SFC Don Reed was our Acting 1SGT after Joe Brock left and before 1SGT Loft came in. And, you are correct about Tony Appleton, who was (technically my 11) on RT Plane although he never ran a mission with us. Ben was on his extension leave when this picture was taken. I joined him in Bangkok shortly after this picture was taken and when we got back, Tony had half of RT Plane in HALO School, Hall had left and I took
over the company. by Troy
Back row – R to L second and third are, I think, Major James Asente and Major Willis Jones. – Roger Craft