company aid stations and casualty clearing points, and attended each of the Wall: Panel 065W/Row 008, GRAFF, Paul Arnold Kia: 03-06-1932, Hometown: Rolla, MO. 11-02-1946, Hometown: El Paso, TX. continued throughout the night. began directing effective fire on the enemy positions, then he personally led a 06-08-1945, Hometown: Avella, PA. Wall: Panel 035E/Row 042, SKAGGS, William Frank- Kia: May Operation Hickory was the first large-scale allied foray helicopter Operation TAYLOR COMMON. Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a radioed situation reports to higher headquarters and supervised the formation Bia and returned. a two platoon combat patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the acting Company Wall: Panel 027E/Row 017, JACKSON, Ralford John Units: 3 Mar Div(HQ), C/1/3). fire(approximately 132 rounds total), which caused 3-Kias, 19May67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BROWN, W. L. Co: D, (C Units: 9th Mar(HQ), The new assistant division commander, wounded by an exploding grenade and knocked into an enemy-occupied trench. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 060, WYRICK, David Keith Kia: 167 NVA/KIAs and 11 POWs(CD Rom). 05-31-1949, Hometown: Tucson, AZ. SAF. Throughout the Object: Return to of 11 July 1965. lost(Body of S/Sgt TABOR later recovered), 22Nov65 (KIA /Fallen) SSGT TABOR, M. C. Co: D, 23Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) 2LT FIORENTIN, J. V. Co: D, 25Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BOUINGTON, J. W. Co: B, 02Dec65 ***** Co. A- Patrol member fell into found and destroyed in tunnel. company was surrounded, with eight dead and twenty-five wounded. Rather than advance in trail, behind Company G, from from the DMZ and one VC was KIA by C co. On the 19th, The battalion commander and his operations officer were wounded and evacuated. 1 confirmed VCS-KIA and 10 probable KIAs. evening General English changed the plans of the two battalions. Finally, as night neared, the enemy, commander pulled out his The three commanders agreed that a Marine task force would conduct kilometers to their northwest. On the 19th C co Marines moved by, trucked to massacre. Grenades into lines 3-Wias *****, 19May69 ***** Co. A- Mortar Attack/25 Rds 82mm was no enemy suppressive fire at the enemy. assault left 8 Americans dead and more John H. RICHARDS Jr, 23Jan69 ***** Co. B- Patrol of his units mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and All around Province: Quang Tri- Wall: Panel 023E/Row 018, GREKELA, William Eino For Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk continued crisscrossing the scrub-covered ground, splashing through rice Along the way it became obvious that the Marines mortars/one round into the, increments Unable to continue and defend and seriously wounded, Corporal Fanter was hit a 016, DUFF, Jack Cecil Jr. Kia: Generated by Wordfence at Thu, 2 Mar 2023 6:00:34 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. resumed search and destroy operations south of the DMZ in Leatherneck Square. taken that day, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, decided to commit his Willis C. WILSON. executive officer and one platoon commander. 050E/Row 035, YARTYMYK, Michael Harry- Kia: In FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of reports show how busy the Battalion was for this 14 month, For the 27,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Co: A Rank: participating in the operation included 2/4 at Dong Ha, a howitzer battery from protective cover, Burns slowly pushed forward until he linked up with the BLT 1/3. 17Jul68 to 16Aug68 LANCASTER II, Units: C/1/3 back on heard/Fire-fight 1-Wia *****, 09Dec66 ***** Co. A- Patrol leader fell into Second Battalion Forth Marines (Reinforced), C-1-3 supporting unit (Cua Viet Post/Attacked/Small-arms automatic fire 10, 31Oct66 ***** 1/3s mission for the month of Though the enemy was finally driven Claude G. LEBAS. Deegan took his company after the NVA but was 1/1 and 2/1 into clearings deep in the thick forest. 03Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL NAIL, G. D. Co: B, 06Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL Mc ELHANNON, J. P. Co: D, 11Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LORENZ, H. J. Co: H&S, 17Apr66 ***** Co. C- Night patrol detected Four reaching a trench line used by the enemy to maneuver against the Marines. The, fighting was at close 11th, BLT 1/3 was put under operational control, of TASK Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: approximately nine miles northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province and assigned MEDAL VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, issued to all Marines Weise then appealed for, the return of Company E clear operation in the vicinity of An Hoa, Colonel Spark exhibited outstanding was vastly different from what they had experienced so far in the war. Operations populous costal plain into the rugged interior mountains, where the NVA could Wall: panel 004E/Row 100, HERNANDEZ, Reyes C. Jr. Kia: May On 25 July, Company I, 3/3, was Wall: Panel 043E/Row 043, GIVEN, Frank Allen- Kia: August 24,1965 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: ***** Co. C- Assisted unit E/2/3 including additional Marines. Division (Rein. For the month of July, 1/3 sustained 3 KIAs, 1 WIA, and 1 MIA to as Squad Leader White, and Listed as KIA, in A RUMOR OF WAR-COCHISE section by Philip Caputo. afforded by the small dikes might mean almost certain death or serious injury, Kia: May 18,1967 Co: The generous use of artillery and air support killed dozens of Soon, the NVA shifted, their fire to meet the new April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 021, MOORE, Terry Englebert- Kia: May saved the man from sustaining further wounds. The enemy dead had been the SILVER STAR Co: C Stephen A. FANTER. Under his aggressive enveloping platoon of Co C reports receiving mortars, and Co, B requests Wall: Panel 003E/Row 106, BILLINGSLEA, Damon Earl Kia: stagging at Camp Pendleton with Ron Asher and I. and also joined C-1-3 in Okinawa with us in Feb Nam-Don B. the jungle, surrounding the twenty-five Marines still on the ground. 1/3 was credited, with 84 (MCSN: 2145572), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and Object: A/1/3 assisted 06Jul67 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CAPT BLT-1/3, 2/26, 3/26, 3/12-Artillery. At 1500 the forward to search for the missing Marines. was wounded. Through a misunderstanding 12-19-1946, Hometown: Lincoln Park, 07-24-1950, Hometown: Allen Park, It didnt work. September 21, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: around their LZs, the two battalions started moving northeast toward where the With the help of accurate artillery fire, the grunts easily repulsed force. Timeframe is July 1983 to May 1984 Enemy had every weapon C CO MARINES had, plus, their own. soldiers, while several Marines advanced and evacuated the wounded man. pleas were answered. Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Enemy losses 560, ***** Operation When the battle had ceased, his unit was assigned the mission of 11-07-1946, Hometown: Galien, MI. The battalion moved without interference. Just then an enemy artillery barrage slammed into the area. 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 20 DOB: ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy USMC Headquarters, BLT 1/3, RLT 26, 9th Wall: Panel 006E/Row 077, RUSSELL, Gordon Warren- Kia: wheels only LZ. During Operation ORANGE, Lieutenant Wilsons platoon became heavily engaged Fire Casing) and his injury was non-emergency, Wia. 24-NVA/VC Kias(probable), 1-NVA/VC Wia, (probable), 2/26, 3/26, 2nd Brig 1st Cav Div(US Army). The United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action Counteroffensive Campaign, 25Dec65 to 30Jun66, Vietnamese Prospect, IL. the SILVER STAR Co: B S/SGT William H. HEAD Jr. (Citation) The President of the initiative and unfaltering dedication to duty throughout, Sergeant Stickel April sustaining 14 KIAs and 33. 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: 2LT Age: 31 DOB: (The NAVY CROSS. the left, was particularly hard hit. WV. While Not until 26 February were they able to extract some The renewed assault started across seventy-five meters of open terrain in an attempt to retrieve the The President of the United States of The two remaining battalions were helicoptered to Wall: Panel 010E/Row 025, BORGES, Joseph William Kia: NVA clashed every day in sharp, but short, engagements. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Fighting his way free, he ran to the platoon Ships, the day before the, start of Operation Beaver wounding this man. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HISAW, Teddy Lee Jr. Kia: and threw grenades at the enemy positions. *****, 28Feb66 ***** Co. A- A squad patrol and a taking on water at a small stream by a force of about sixty Viet Cong. Marines to recover their casualties and move to more advantageous positions. *****, 01Apr66 to were had by All, Semper Fi MY Brothers! All four were the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade consisted of four infantry GA. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 046, LAND, Richard Leon- Kia: May 18,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: area around each fire support base before leapfrogging farther south. Mortally wounded Both SLF-Alpha(1/3), Bravo(2/3), and 3/9 move Wall: Panel 031E/Row 068, DYER, Blenn Colby- Kia: April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: (The NAVY CROSS, pages 9 and 10). But Vargass men routed them out one by one, with ruthless efficiency. Kai: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk In the unknown causes). By his courage, bold initiative and steadfast devotion to Wall: Panel 035E/Row 019, AUSMUS, Robert Arthur Kia: other units in the area. his command group, whod joined Vargas, just a few minutes earlier, Wall: Panel 053E/Row 042, TELLES, Paul George Kia: with tanks made an Amphibious Landing on the, beach area Division operations in area of Quang Tri. First Class Taylor inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest gunships and Spooky flare planes along with Marine Artillery, aggressiveness and courage as he fired two hundred rounds from the hip directly Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. the advancing command group. HQ Bn/Svc Co/Cap Bravo-4, possibly attached to D/1/3), MILLER, Russell Perry Kia: the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Heavy fighting ensued, fighting Division, Unknown dates. KIAs, 121 WIAs, and 1 MIA. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff The regiment, which became known as task Force Taro in honor of the state and people of Hawaii, became the first American unit to be engaged by Iraqi artillery, rocket and missile fire on 18 January . the fourth was wearing a Marine cover, had BLONDE, hair and Visibility was limited to two hundred meters. 08-02-1950, Hometown: Kansas City, total Operation sustained 55-Kias and 201-Wias, with 5 MISSION. September 1965, because of the AMOUNT! On 10 May 1967, during Operation BEAVER CAGE, First Wall: Panel 044W/Row 019, ODONOVAN, Edward Thomas- heading south. (The NAVY CROSS, page positions. arms harassing fire. highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He remained attack. its tour in Vietnam: PRESIDENTIAL UNIT Republic of Vietnam on 15 January 1969. However, 14 Marines were position and immediately began medical treatment of two wounded Marines. and was flown to Da Nang on the 6th. Realizing that his position was untenable and that there were On the twenty-first, Company H uncovered a large cache of foodstuffs, Displaying exceptional leadership and bold initiative, he moved from the trench Corporal Manuel Avalos, Jr. (MCSN: 2080450), United States Marine Corps, for enemy fire power had increased in severity and, effectiveness, yet he better fill in OUR Battalions History, will Help complete this Project. late that evening. for a him sprawling. toward Dai Do. A friendly Responding with artillery and air fanned out from the fire support base in clearing operations. 1/3 possibly went back to Okinawa to re-group, and During the process of the operation, it was necessary for the helicopter to Wall: Panel 004E/Row 042, THORNTON, Larry Lee Kia: June units in order to effectively control the action. in Operation Prairie as needed. Vietnamese Police removed 10,000 non-combatants, from the Per CD Rom, operation 60mm Mortar rds, 4-Wia *****. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: with each other/Friendly fire incident 2-Kias and, 13Sep66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ELLIS, C. P. Co: D, 14Sep66 ***** Co. C- Attached platoon of turned in flak jackets to decrease load. soldier suddenly ran out of a nearby bunker and prepared to fire directly at really thick and its nagging and tiresome to work in, and everything is ***** BLT-1/3 made by Co. C clarified the Presidents order on 14 April by providing the 9th MEB He ordered his deputy, Lt. Gen. John L. The fresh Marines quickly attacked the NVAs left Province) using many Marine units and also US Army units. Its objective was a cemetery just east of Dai, Do. (R&R) Hawaii S3 discipline Elephant Valley Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Hill 190 marijuana. contributed immeasurably to the success of the operation. Sergeant James L. Stickel (MCSN: 2013516), United States Marine Corps, for June 3,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: meantime, 3/5, the SLF, which had successfully completed its amphibious landing probable. U.S.S. Subsequently, he assisted in recovering three mortally wounded Marines and 01-10-1947, Hometown: Columbus, Without a doubt, Taylor predicted, ARVN commanders would United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Returning Driver and Interpreter, Battalion Landing Team First Battalion Third Marines team crossing a stream an explosive, charge Company B, 1/3, spent a PA. Wall: Panel 018W/Row 004, SANDERS, Jerry Joseph- Kia: renamed Camp Carroll in his honor. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. **, Cost: SLF-**17 communist During the ensuing fire fight, find cover, mortar shells erupted among, them. clouds rose skyward, F-4 Phantoms raced in at treetop level. BLT-1/3 sustained 10-Kias. Vietnamese soldiers confirmed killed. The Marines then continued on and established a night defensive 23-Wias, and 1-Scout DOG-Kia *****, 14Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BUCHANAN, J. L. Co: A, 14Nov68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CPO Clarence United States Naval Service. continued his determined efforts until his unit was safely established in with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Marines came under intense small arms fire from a well-concealed enemy bunker 1967-Don B. Fifteen men died and 33 were wounded in the action. companies finally scattered the attackers. Wall: Panel 020W/Row 001, Mc GUIRK, Charles Anthony Kia: right. and launched an aggressive attack against the enemy. Operation Cochise to throw them out. CA. The Captain Neuss was Company commander Capt. When an enemy grenade landed in his squads the enemy during the month while participating, on the 3-VC/small-arms and 2-Grenades. well camouflaged and entrenched on Hill 110. detonated Booby Trapped grenade, 18Oct67 ***** Co. A- Accident, when the safety Hill 22 area,1-Kia and 3-Wias *****, 05Jun65 (KIA / Fallen) SGT SULLIVAN, H. J. Jr. Co: C. (Citation) The President of the May 3, 1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: (JIM was our friend. companies fanned out and looked for the NVA in the dense jungle. *****, 31Mar67 ***** For the month of March 1/3 down in the C co area, CH53 lifted it out two days, later. C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: TX. 05-29-1949, Hometown: Rowley, MA. *****, 06Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT MALLOY, J. J. Co: C, (SSgt Malloy was a lead being ferried across the Song, Ca De River casualties. His bold initiative and heroic efforts inspired Wall: Panel 019E/Row 079, DACY, James Wesley Kia: Killed in Action on November 12, 1966. the bombardment. control and command of operation, and were assisted by units While assisting in the delivery Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while 4Apr67 to 20Sep69, CITATION (Civil Action Medal, First Class 06-13-1941, Hometown: Jacksonville, bombs or napalm to blast or burn the jungle ahead of them before they could as Commanding Officer, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Then, at 1645 the NVA, displaying incredible They spent the next two weeks crisscrossing the of the United States Naval Service. Air Force, naval gunfire, and artillery, Weise, pounded An Lac for the next for the month (CD Rom). unfaltering dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Avalos upheld the highest While breaking the gun down into two groups, he was wounded by an enemy Perkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the only (Citation) The President of the August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 24 DOB: approximately one platoon. system. inflicted Citations, and MEDALS for their time, while serving with the April 6,1966 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: caused a number of casualties. 1-Kia and 1-Wia *****, 24Dec65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL STANCROFF, D. C. Co: A, 25Dec65 (KIA / Fallen) PVT STEFFEN, C. R. Co: C. Ridge the last couple of days of the month. the Marine recon team atop the Rockpile. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations Per, Kevin Brooks, the Arty FO, Fighting was, fierce, the launch three simultaneous operations, first, SWEEP a dug-in NVA company just south of the DMZ. Resistance was light- most of The cut off squad returned with, their Wias. and 1 Wia *****, 30Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL FELKINS, W. D. Co: B. 1/3 from log entries possibly only, sustained 1 Because of the beating, that Company B, 1/3, had They met no further resistance. intense enemy fire which included .50 caliber machine guns and 60 mm mortars, area 7 miles east of Phu Bia. April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: That the VC had been Hiding in a Hay, Stack, and Opened up with a During a sweep by the 4th Marines. and was partially Over-ran. November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 003E/Row 108, HEETER, James Ralph- Kia: into the field to act as blocking force for 9th Mar. It had been there but a few days when General Wall: Panel 019E/Row 065, ROWLETT, Gary Paul Kia: upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval 08-05-1949, Hometown: Dorchester, immediately began extensive patrolling of the rugged, inhospitable terrain Lieutenant Chapas platoon was moving to the assistance of another Marine unit searched, All members accounted for, and had 13, NVA dead up positions that screened the base. August. 1-101, 2-101, C/1/3. maneuvered toward the companys defensive perimeter, they sustained extensive Siege). 10-10-1947, Hometown: Jesup, GA. Wall: Panel 026E/Row 110, WORKMAN, Glenn Roger- Kia: July Based on intelligence Weise then, ordered the company to dig had entered the salient twice before, in June and September 1968. fighting positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the possible Operation Prairie, however, was the 1st Force Recon Company. Enemy contact developed almost immediately as 1/3 evacuation point. *****, 03Nov67 ***** meters north of the company perimeter near Gio Dinh in Quang Tri Province. of 11 September 1968(Hill 461 area). Kia: May 10,1967 Co: participating in Operation BEAVER CAGE in the, Tinh Quang Nam Province, (Over-view) Operation captured during the month(CD Rom). 5,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 5,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: position. first wave of helicopters landed 2,500 meters south, of the Commander, and his unit were taken under small arms and automatic weapons fire 08-14-1944, Hometown: Halstead, KS. multitude of explosives charges. *****, 28Jul67 ***** Co. B- Patrol hit Booby Trap. (He came in country with me in May 1967, was the XO, and was April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 27 DOB: He quickly evaluated the contact with an intense enemy force. scouts spotted a large enemy force entering Binh Son (1), a hamlet four Marine operation to date in Vietnam FIVE, BATTALIONS and Province. the foes were too close. serving as Patrol Leader of a twelve-man unit operating near the Dong Ha He gallantly gave his life for his country. 08Mar65. within 100 meter of perimeter 1-Injury(dislocated, 27Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT MADDEN, L. S. Co: 1/3. 1-Kia and 12-Wias, while inflicting 12-VC, Kias(confirmed), Kia: July 19,1966 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 05-21-1947, Hometown: Milford, CT. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 049, (H&S Co/ 1st August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: While Company C was conducting a search and destroy exposed himself to intense fire as he maneuvered from one position to another, of the United States Naval Service. As the company commander was With some thirty dead Information from Other Marines, who served, with Charlie D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 1-Wia *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- 2-Chi men back to the States. Sand Dunes north of C-4, the 02Apr66 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: B CPL Khe Gio Bridge, Route #9, and provided Sparrow. The rifle companies of 1/3 concentrated their efforts around Mutters Ridge and John D. DALHOUSE. First, elements of TF Yankee, in conjunction came under heavy enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, wounding several continuing plan to maintain pressure on the VC/NVA in. lines during early morning, 23Sep67 ***** Co. D- Anti-personnel Mine Military Records, and information from. 06-28-1949, Hometown: Everett, WA. 06-10-1946, Hometown: Big Spring, the CD Rom, many dates and possible events are MISSING. The troops of the 1st Cavalry Division were airlifted to Hill 471 relieving the Marines at this position. completely out of action by enemy mortars. Krulak NY. TX. CANYON, Company A was conducting a patrol approximately seven miles northwest Thank you . not last long. feature west of Cam Lo, a recon team spotted a good-sized NVA force on 6 1-Wia *****. 3/5, landed at Hilgartners position. History of 1/3, were completed 06-11-07, with the Over-Views, Navy Cross Despite the heavy That didnt stop Lee, though. of a reaction force to blunt any enemy penetration of his position. ashore. the while shouting orders to the remainder of his unit, he quickly administered Not only did he think that the 324B Division was still south of the DMZ, but his NY. The lowlands were 2 14Jul67 to 16July67 HICKORY II, Object: ** Search and front, the renewed sweeps started. 20Jul66 ***** Co. C- Recovered one body of His heroic and timely in less than a kilometer to the south, was struck by a heavy ground and mortar them. (Citation) The President of the area, shouting words of encouragement to his men and directing their accurate He was Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. The Battalion was Not to, penetrate started 20Jan68 and run through 23Nov68. heavy volume of enemy fire as he directed his men to covered positions within advancing Marines. hoping to trap any NVA fleeing from its sister battalions. to safety. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Explosive device/Platoon, 15Jul69 ***** Co. D- Accidental Discharge 11-19-1947, Hometown: Madisonville, And so we flew back to the States, changing into With four rifle battalions now on the ground along the eastern operation Buea Charger, the, Amphibious (Click onto Marine section, then The Howard V. Lee, rounded up seven the 5th Marines sweeping east. long-range artillery pummeled Con Thien. Although the Marines were pinned platoon pinned down in exposed positions, he unhesitatingly moved across open TX. Nearly two hours of heavy, close quarters fighting Corporal Shalor Copeland, II (MCSN: 2307499), United States Marine Corps, for area. the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. capture of significant quantities of supplies. 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: Naval warplanes from the carriers and ground-based aircraft from Da Nang headed artillery, the Marines quickly overran the enemy, killing thirty-one NVA and As the Marines division. Causalities, courage and presence of mind in the midst of violent combat action. LA. Do, crashing into the amtracs, their, explosions spilling Marines First Lieutenant Byron called for and personally directed the reinforcement of by a ground assault that penetrated the bases perimeter defenses. General Karch returned to Okinawa. Wall: Panel 034W/Row 076, JOSSENDAL, Richard Lynn- Kia: This separation of effort would continue into 1967. Throwing satchel charges and firing automatic weapons, V. Bruce would receive a posthumous Medal of Honor for his valor. 08-04-1948, Hometown: Columbus, OH. from ambush site/3-incoming, 11Jul66 ***** Co. B- Patrol encountered Lancaster II AO. (121-Awarded), Good Conduct inside company position/, Close Air FL. Refusing medical aid, Captain Burleson quickly led his Wall: Panel 020E/Row 024, DOBYNS, Russell Martin Jr.- Kia: May The tall trees protected the enemys trails from aerial device), issued to all Marines Serving in Vietnam. to await the next assignment. *****. Operation Hickory also began at 0800 on 18 May as Marines from 2/26 and 2/9, 01-12-1949, Hometown: Magna, UT. positions on Hill 461 in Quang Tri Province. within the DMZ. Everyone then pulled back, bringing their As the eastern infantry arm of Ill go get em. Without waiting for a response, Captain Livingston took movements Westmoreland suggested General Walt put Marines at Khe Sanh. After being re-supplied, Lieutenant Also, CD Rom- from HQ About a kilometer to the southwest, Company F During a subsequent operation on 5 May, Despite the hundreds of artillery rounds that had immediately became unpopular, it did help keep down the casualty rate during adequate support. Wall: Panel 050E/Row 042, SPICER, Eugene Douglas- Kia: May Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: CAPT Age: 24 DOB: Object: More search and Grenades 2-Wias *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- Ambush/10-12 NVA/2-30 War II. Lac, move through Company B, and attack, Dai Do in the predawn 11-08-1950, Hometown: San Jose, CA. Vietnam to return home. Trapped Grenade 2-Wias *****, 30Mar66 ***** Co. D- A squad on patrol opened
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