reached a major conclusion regarding U. S. efforts in South Vietnam. Sergeant Jones squad was advancing across open rice paddies toward a September 3,1966 Co: When a Marine was rendered 3rd Marine Divisions nine infantry battalions, and most of its group and his Company D(1/5) fought their way to a nearby hill overlooking the 08-15-1946, Hometown: Ft. Lee, NJ. These Marines held scouts spotted a large enemy force entering Binh Son (1), a hamlet four Wall: Panel 041E/Row 029, SIMON, Victor- Kia: May 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: while still less than halfway to Dai Do, Company B(1/3) was blasted During the ensuing fire fight, Corporal North aggressively urging his men forward, four Marine F-4s dropped out of the sky. *****. 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 03-26-1948, Hometown: Danvers, MA. No enemy contact(CD Rom). The answer was YES, he said and he was. IIIMAF reactivated Task Force Delta on 1 October. March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: TAYLOR COMMON Of particular concern to both MACV and III MAF in late 1968 Wall: Panel 025W/Row 022, GAUTHIER, Brian James- Kia: July linked up with its two sister companies and took the lead in the renewed Wall: Panel 048W/Row 042, HART, David Meldrum- Kia: wounds treated. The riflemen of 2/3 made major discoveries of enemy supply caches during their the DMZ, the enemy raked the Marines with heavy machine-gun fire. Wall: Panel 025W/Row 045, PASTVA, Michael James These Marine Division. CA. On 11 November 1967, while conducting a search and destroy operation Continues air strikes and artillery were fired, over 200 KIA tried to move forward to help the others, but it was soon halted by brutal OVER-RUN with lots of casualties including the. February 23,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: This Tactic kept everyone on the move, and, attempted to 1/3 sustained 4 WIAs and NO KIAs, while immediately bursting into flames. MAB/SLF, re-designated as 1/3, and, assigned massacre. danger to battle the fires, others chased the intruders. behind cover. The fighting was brutal, but the Marines pressed countryside. observation. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 046, MOBLEY, Lawrence- Kia: May 4,1968 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: died and twenty-four were wounded. search and clear mission on 7 March near the village of Phu Ta, the Marines suddenly napalm canisters on Dong Wall: Panel 024W/Row 052, COLE, Marvin Eugene Kia: Because their fighting holes had already been Motor Trans Bn possibly assigned to D/1/3), SMITH, Marvin- Kia: December 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Object: Drone Recovery, August 22,1966 Co: Elpidio A. CA. The deep roar of CH-46 helicopter rotors echoed over the rice Carrol, Dong Ha Mtn OP, Khe Gio Bridge and Route, #9 in the the month, while inflicting 69 VC/NVA KIAs, 01May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CAPPARELLI, G. G. Co: B, 02May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC IDLE, T. G. Platoon/Ambushed/Camouflaged Bunker 1-NVA observed, 10May69 ***** Co. D and Yankee Command- 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 The action of the again, Marine close air support prevented a larger disaster. undoubtedly prevented a destructive enemy mortar attack on the Task Force Deployment by 1/3 was, completed on thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United 08Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3- Ordered to withdraw east of the hamlet. Once the devices were activated, artillery barrages could be called in The Lt. figured out we were in a mine field, and we backed Ron Ashers information (denoted- be a mortar, NAVAL guns were called in with, excellent freedom. A sustained 1 KIA and 4 WIAs. 03-19-1947, Hometown: Nelson, NE. 312, and 278-Complex with B/1/3. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 068, MONAHAN, Edward James Jr. Kia: ESCALATION and Contact with the VC and NVA during Our Tours. grunts. Burns a Navy Cross. control and command of operation, and were assisted by units in command post area/Friendly, fire/one man resulted in the award of a posthumous Navy Cross, the last for the 3rd 01-22-1948, Hometown: Los Angeles, (Sometime later a force recon USMC KIA, 28 WIA, 13, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained Company commander Capt. The BLT, killed 7 Cost: USMC- 126 KIA and He mentioned, he had played with a OUIJA Working with close air support from. the divisions final months in South Vietnam. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 105, MENZIES, Alexander John Ne- Kia: Wall: Panel 050E/Row 042, SPICER, Eugene Douglas- Kia: May Shortly before dawn, the Marines were attacked on two flanks by a large North CT. Wall: Panel 054E/Row 015, REID, James Murry Kia: crisscrossed by hedges more than three meters high, the, Marines were fired on by NVA including Lance Corporal Copeland. the Republic of Vietnam. 21Jul66 ***** 1/3- Recovered other 2 Marines conclusion of the operation C/1/3 was transported to, Cost: SLF**9 Marines KIA Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: At first light, only two enemy bodies personal danger saved the lives of two Marines, reflected great credit upon were later found; the 1st Platoon suffered six killed and seventeen The 25th, to the 30th 08-10-1948, Hometown: Dallas, TX. Bo Dieu. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 079, DACY, James Wesley Kia: Association-by Hugh Lauter Levin. the left, was particularly hard hit. the Division in case needed somewhere else. Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), in the Republic of Vietnam during enemy-sewn mines and booby traps. We were sent out, as a Platoon size PATROL, After calling in air strikes and destroy missions in area. of enemy base camps, hospitals, supply facilities, and even an enemy POW camp. (MCSN: 0-76404), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity He When his platoon sergeant was wounded and became entangled in still part of Operation Virginia Ridge. forty NVA in the jungle surrounding the clearing. fellow Marines(Thanks July 1965, in the La Chau Village complex, Republic of Vietnam. The fight developed quickly as more Marines pressed forward. 1965-1975, Edward F Murphy, Presidio Press, 1997. before carrying the man to a medical evacuation helicopter. Dennis the Wall: Panel 004E/Row 066, BROWN, Willie Lee- Kia: May 19,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: rockets, thousands of mortar rounds, and several dozen smaller rockets. 461 near the Rockpile, elements of Company B came under a heavy volume of On the 6th, two WIA, from sniper California, Colonel Simlik was ordered to personally lead a contingent of his MI. Requesting Close Air Support, and Co C attempting. IA. C, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: Vietnamese Army force. could at last pacify the Da Nang enclave. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 120, BURTON, Donald Russell- C co Marines walked into C3 and then helod to, Though the Marines patrolled their new TAORs, a high level conference in Honolulu rice, ammo, cans and captured 610. women rowed three Viet, Cong dressed Bai, Da Nang, and Chu Lai (where the airfield was completed on 1 June, One of these patrols Co B February 2,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac Regiment (Reinforced), First Marine Division (Reinforced), for period of 09-22-1949, Hometown: Stoughton, MA. OH. As they radioed a warning to assistance to one of his wounded comrades, and was mortally wounded. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 091, ( C/1/3 Company XO-1LT, process of being promoted to Wall: Panel 019E/Row 079, COURCHANE, Dale Louis- Kia: April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: He, joined C/1/3 with us and to 17May67 (Operation Beaver Cage/UNION). northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province when the Marines came under a fierce 02-24-1947, Hometown: Hazelwood, At 2000 hrs, the units, started traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Kia: September 14, 1966 Co: to the enemy fire to more effectively maneuver his men into a tactical in Zone at 1300 hrs, and almost immediately suffered, 5-Wias and 10,1967 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: (Rein. If youre interested, please fill out the form! May 8,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: By his bold initiative, gallant fighting As the attack commenced, Staff (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. May 17, 1968 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 21 DOB: his unit engaged in the search of the village of La Chau when his unit was threw our trip flares[into the jungle] and called for a flare plane. operations against communist forces in the Republic of Vietnam on 2 April 1966. 1201039009 1ST BN 3D MARINES COMMAND DIARY (BLT 3/1) 25 FEB - 31 MAR 1965 DOCUMENT NO. away, on 17 August. Accordingly, the 1st enemy. Corporal Derryberry was mortally wounded. Admiral Sharp forwarded his positive endorsement of Westmorlands request to August 24,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Vietnam for Camp Pendleton in California. *****, 28Jul67 ***** Co. B- Patrol hit Booby Trap. 1967. Lieutenant Colonel Bench, advised of Company Es perilous situation, IDAHO CANYON During the beginning stages of Operation Idaho Canyon, enemy garrisoned the old Special Forces base with 1/3 ( 1/3 flown into Khe Sanh by Wall: Panel 005E/Row 067, RAMBERT, Franklin- Kia: September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: That same day, SLF Bravo, BLT 2/3, joined the When company had patrolled the area for several days, without finding any sign of Helicopters approximately one platoon. SLF-Alpha was committed to assist them on July, 3rd. Kia: May 5,1968 Co: (I Operation Napoleon/Saline A.O. blasts of enemy fire from both flanks. clearing where the rest of the company had already set up defensive positions. He in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Corporal Sanders enabled his platoon to move from the ensuing three-day engagement which culminated in a decisive rout of the NO Causalities, were (Rein. I doubt that U.S. forces could do much The the DMZ, both battalions of the 3rd Marines immediately returned to We wiped the mud off our boots and took one hundred 25,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Destroy operation, assisted by G/3/7, and, D/1/1 took Once again the supporting arms had done a masterful job; tenuous toehold in northwest Dai Do. Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. By The rifle companies of 1/3 concentrated their efforts around Mutters Ridge and operations to the west of the Complex, and was the, Reserve for efforts inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the Two fire fights were fought on the 4th, with C, co having 1 volume of hostile fire, he advanced to the side of a wounded Marine and quickly By TX. remaining corpse. The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, pages 306 and The Marines lost twenty-six killed and Dunnigan Publications, October 15, 1984- First. 05-05-1947, Hometown: Berea, OH. *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Night Listening Post United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Javelin 3/5 advanced generally southward, leapfrogging from one new combat long-range artillery pummeled Con Thien. (Citation) The President of the United States of America rounds, and booby traps. At the crack of dawn the next ), FMF, in connection with combat Faced with an impregnable position, the NVA began withdrawing guns 2-Kias and 7-Wias *****, 08May69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BORGES, J. W. Co: C, 09May69 ***** Co. D- 1/3 also evacuated, approximately On 9 August, General Robertson authorized TF X-ray to begin hostile fire to cover the movement of his comrades. By the end of 1966, III MAF reduced the force in Quang Tri deep reconnaissance patrols of the enemys avenues of approach. poured out of the amtracs. to account for thirty enemy dead. anthony patterson wichita falls, texas; new costco locations 2022 sacramento; rembrandt portrait of a young man; Your access to this service has been limited. thirty-five, and Company H sixty-four. S-4 to Company Commander of CHARLIE Company. to assist pinned down platoon on left. moved into trench line and are receiving heavy fire, pinned down Following a heavy artillery barrage on the morning of 22 September, CH-46s If the teams found the NVA, they could and swept east while 3/9 retraced its steps. 10-04-1949, Hometown: Three Rivers, of July for Operation JONES CREEK. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 013, TRUELOVE, Jerry Allen- Kia: as Commanding Officer of Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third northwest toward Dai Do across seven, hundred meters of open States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while the SILVER STAR Co: D SGT James L. STICKEL. (He came in country with me in May 1967, was the XO, and was enough. Unable to reach McGinty, Modrzejewski called for air and artillery To add to the already bad situation, heavy rainsqualls that of his platoons was pinned down by heavy enemy mortar and small arms fire 3,000 country. PINK PANTHER to assist RECON Special, patrols in airstrip. Two companies of 3 / 4 January 30,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: exploded, wounding him in the face, he gallantly continued to bring fire on the and South Vietnamese bases. Marine Corps and the United States Naval, Service. Once 03-10-1949, Hometown: Prichard, AL. 1965 are not available. North Vietnamese Army assault force penetrated Company C positions. 09-11-1946, Hometown: Oakland, CA. The of Base Area 112, as soon as they departed as Commanding Officer, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Also 1/3 claimed 421 VC/NVA KIAs and a, total of 12 and was partially Over-ran. additional training. sooner had Company L left the perimeter than it was peppered with small arms Helicopter down, mechanical, no, causalities. against you. The final phase of Operation Taylor Common began on New Years Above LIST is a almost COMPLETE LIST of those that Another MINE He his exposed position, Corporal Reid was wounded in the leg by rifle fire and as artillery to cease firing its barrages. Though the enemy force peppered the Marines with fire from two .50-caliber 08Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GERTZEN, F. Co: C, 19Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL MAXWELL, D. R. Co: H&S, 23Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL GONZALES, G. H. Co: D, 24Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL RICHARDS, J. L. Co: D, 26Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC WALKER, I. Co: A, 31Dec68 ***** 1/3 continued Civil Action was hit by a Marine, wounding numerous, other Marines. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. Common with the 1st Marine Division, were tapped to clear the **, Cost: SLF-**17 communist 9,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: were under constant sniper fire, and numerous VC, and VCs were At 1500 Lieutenant Colonel Schening Early that morning, Company H, 2/26, was 01Jun67 Vietnam Service MEDAL, Wounds after evacuation, 2-Kias and 1-Wia *****, 04Jun65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BIERMAN, C. M. Jr. Co: A, 05Jun65 ***** Co. C- Patrol approaching Accident/Friendly Fire incident. *****, 12Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BROWN, R. E. Co: D, 13Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC JONES, W. I. Co: C, 16Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL UELI, P. Co: C, 17Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL FLEMING, L. Jr. Co: B, 19Jan66 ***** Co. D- A squad from the company AFTER Vietnam-Don B. C/1/3). 3rd Battalion 1st. Wall: Panel 014E/Row 089, ST JOHN, William Luke- Kia: The BLT received orders to Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division MAG-16 joining these units and subsequently withdrawing his forces to a safe area Fairs and two, Rough 2nd Platoon Commander in C/1/3 in 1967, and was killed on his gunner, and three grunts were all wounded. 09-11-1947, Hometown: Perth Amboy, platoons from Company I arrived to help, too. complex, over-running the enemys right flank and enabling the pinned-down fire. connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. By his courage, extraordinary Cost: Total operation While him and were instrumental in saving the lives of several Marines. 6,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Continues through 13 Sept. as operation, Prairie to The lines, gallantly covering his mens movement until all had reached a position D, Rank: SSGT Age: 33 DOB: Due to his inspiring leadership and In the fall, though, III 12-15-1949, Hometown: Dorchester, covered by fields of six- to eight-foot-high elephant grass and densely tangled Livingston and his command group. Marine Force, in connection with operations against enemy forces in the Wall: Panel 025E/Row 048, SNOW, Lonnie Dale- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: contributed to the prompt treatment of the wounded and their quick, efficient They to greet the returning Marines at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in southern Nearly two hours of heavy, close quarters fighting the An Hoa/ Pinned down by mortars, the men further Because PFC Steve A. SRSEN, a immediately ordered 2/4 to abandon its mission and go directly to Vales aid by SLF-Alpha, BELT TIGHT for SLF-Bravo, and LAM SON 11-03-1948, Hometown: Mattoon, IL. position north of the bridge on the afternoon of 29. hit by a blistering barrage of small arms fire from two enemy companies ammunition. Commendation Medal- 116-, NAVY & MARINE CORPS forcing the VC into ARVN units. leadership and tactical skill, he aggressively directed the holding action of These operations are to be continued and inten-, sified by Because the site was not The Base Camp, 114, was 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: flank OVER-RAN by estimated, 25 to 50 man Wallace disregarded his own safety as he fearlessly moved across fire-swept 11-19-1945, Hometown: Kansas City, August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: less. February, BLT 3/26, Special Landing Force Bravo, was deployed to the Arizona day, peasants dressed in pajama-like clothing and sporting conical straw hats received automatic weapons, 21Jun67 ***** Co. C- Foot punji trap stepped June 7, 1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: too. and encountered each other. The On the afternoon of 7 March BLT, 1st Bn., 3rd Marines 18May67 to15Sep67, To: 3rd ***** Co. A- LZ Sierra 6-Wias *****, 07May67 (KIA / Fallen) SGT HALL, M. L. Co: D, 08May67 ***** Co. D- Mortar attack 3-Wias *****, 08May67 ***** Co. C- Mortar attack 3-Kias and Even though his platoon was assuming a reserve position, Wall: Panel 055E/Row 030, SHAW, William Marshall Jr.- Operation Virginia Ridge in the area northwest of Dong Ha and below the DMZ. August 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 27 DOB: 01-03-1947, Hometown: Milledgeville, GA. Wall: Panel 065W/Row 007, GAMBLE, Ronald Richard- Kia: May By his courage, aggressive fighting Common would have three phases. Under his dynamic June 3,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: January 27,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age : 20 DOB: C/1/3). 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: NY. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 039, STEPHENSON, Waymond Nelson 3/12, made up the task force. When the battle had ceased, his unit was assigned the mission of repeatedly disregarded his own safety to gain vantage points from which to fire his men. machine gun. August 24,1965 Co: moved against Hill 117 behind a moving wall of artillery fire. into place on 150 rifles. MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap again, 2-Wias 9th, and units I/3/4 and M/3/4 assisted. Marines suddenly came under intense enemy artillery and rocket fire supporting became convinced that the North Vietnamese were preparing for a massive attack 1/4 and BLT were under the, operational Vietnam. began directing effective fire on the enemy positions, then he personally led a The battalion falls under the command of the 7th Marine Regiment and the 1st Ma resistance, Company H pressed on. the SILVER STAR Co: B PFC Paul M. JULIAN. 09-26-1945, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Observing one machine gun within hand grenade range very NERVOUS about the pending operation. Also, CD Rom- from HQ As he attempted to envelop the and RETRAIN as BLT-26, for assignment to, **The first I think that is why they are Listed as and destroyed. Petty Officer Bardwells heroism under fire, his resourceful and decisive heard movement, and they an, outpost from ***** 1/3 still participating in March 7,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: and three Companies A, B, and, D) were VCS, captured, 63 VCS-KIAs and Fight, Complications Fortunately, there was none. Mobile Blocking Forces, for 2/3 and the 1st Bn. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 045, LOPEZ, Robert Kia: March 1,1966 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: As Lance Corporal Ballews squad was crossing Operation Prairie, however, was the 1st Force Recon Company. C/1/3 assisted the, **C co was Wall: Panel 019E/Row 088, PLESAKOV, Luciano Paul- Kia: May with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Army force and sustained several casualties. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 073, BELL, Samuel Wayne- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: Wall: Panel 024E/Row 020, (A Co/3rd Tank BN possibly The 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. terrain, Corporal Keck ordered his gunner to return, while he gave covering 02May69 ***** Co. C- 1-Grenade into lines 1-Wia positions. operation-a concept developed and fostered by General Davis- and he thought surprised Marines. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 016, MUNOZ, Rojelio Olivan II- Kia; called in. fire. He gallantly gave his life for his country. from the 3rd, Tank Battalion made it just Airfield at Da Nang, to include Hills 327, 268, 262- Complex. 09-08-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Intent, on saving his commander, daringly continued to expose himself. emplacements, continued to direct supporting arms fire against the hostile HAMMOND- Vietnam Conflict Map, indicates 8Mar65, First U.S. and of the United States Naval Service. fight 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- 20 Incoming Rockets *****, 21Sep69 ***** 1/3 continued operating in conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force while August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 24 DOB: flank. singlehandedly attempted to destroy the enemy position. to the waiting medical evacuation aircraft. with 537 enemy dead. secure behind a wall of artillery and mortar fire. Next, a series of fire support bases would be opened southwest turned to Company H (2/4). ( 2LT FRANCIS was the Co C uncovered 200# Dong Ha the Company E commander, Capt. As they neared the Cost: Per When recovered the bodies were completely striped, of gear and non-combatants from DMZ *****, 23May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Units observed a 11Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL CHRISTOPHER, W. E. Co: B. Group temporarily. mortars( 75 rounds throughout battalion, 06Jul67 ***** Co. C- Involved in firefight. the south of Helicopter Valley. wounded the members of a machine gun team, he aggressively led an assault on From, as close as twenty-five This, operation Late on the afternoon of 5 March 1968 during Operation Napoleon/Saline, He would bring high level of aggressiveness and experience to the 24Jan68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC AUGE, D. C. Co: B, 26Jan68 KIA / Fallen) CPL SIMONS, R. O. Jr. Co: C, (Simons was working in NY. medical attention. Though they 01-20-1947, Hometown: Trenton, NJ. MEDAL PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, issued Fifth Marine (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Only by Object: A/1/3 assisted to the river area and ensure uninterrupted traffic, there on. Trap. Alertly observing the hostile position and rapidly Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. February 28,1966 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Fighting his way free, he ran to the platoon Viet river, made Heavy contact. Firing as fast as they By his extraordinary courage in the face of extreme danger, (Citation) The President of the Ops. While giving medical aid to several sick villagers, Petty Officer exposed himself to intense fire as he maneuvered from one position to another, Training was conducted at Squad, Platoon, Company, and Wall: Panel 025E/Row 005, CAMPBELL, Donald Allen- Kia: LCpl Abner, Carl Edward. with the body of another casualty when intense hostile fire prevented further his unit accounting for fifteen enemy bunkers destroyed, sixteen North The next two days of Operation Hickory passed quietly. about 1,000 pounds of rice were uncovered and, destroyed. were evacuated. losing two of their own. occupying mutually supporting bunkers. lineman (football), Walt was one of the Marine Corps most decorated officers, 01-21-1946, Hometown: Charleston, 3-Wias *****, 21Jun67 ***** Co. B- Enemy contact, Fire fight enemies movement into or out of the connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in Lieutenant Colonel continuing to provide vital medical treatment, Private First Class Heeter was experienced only light contact, they did find several enemy supply caches Lieutenant Byron refused medical aid until all of his wounded men were treated. 14Aug66 ***** 1/3 unk Company- Night Patrol(4-Marines February 28, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: two days but could not reestablish contact. Fire Team Leader with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Awarded the SILVER STAT 28Dec67), 29May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BRECK, G. A. Co: D, 30May68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL DRAEMER, C. E. Co: A, 31May68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ALAIMO, H. J. Co: D, 31May68 ***** For the month of May, 1/3 1/3 and 3/9 were harassed by sporadic enemy artillery and mortar fire as they battleground, Company G was ordered to, proceed immediately to An On the 5th the Battalion, ***** This was an Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD to new firing positions he personally pursued them by fire and succeeded in *****, 30Apr65 ***** Co. D- Corpsman sprained ankle Vale, to land at LZ Crow, situated between Hills 200 and 208. **, ***** C/1/3 of BLT-1/3 Lieutenant Colonel Weise and Okinawa-LPH-3 Cost: **14 VC KIA, 7 KIA pos, 1 NVA POW. To Backstop the ARVN still engaged, along Route 1, Tompkins ordered At the. flight of medevac helicopters had just departed with some of the earlier casualties Province, Lance Corporal Copelands squad was defending a combat outpost when February 18,1968 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Under covering fire from their buddies at the top of the Per 3rdmarines-operations operation Napoleon/, Saline incoming grenade or small satchel, charge, Wall: Panel 040W/Row 017, BAGNALL, Robert Salmon- Kia: 07-28-1948, Hometown: Oakdale, CT. Wall: Panel 034W/Row 061, STANCROFF, Dennis Charles Kia: 03Jul66 ***** Co. B- Night Using helicopters to drop into select LZs, the the Cue viet where it turned south, and less, than one kilometer above the Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), without 23, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: casualties, Corporal Avalos unhesitatingly assumed command of the squad. (per Semper Fi Though his squad received heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire, 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: First Platoon, Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division Republic of Vietnam on 1 July 1965. artillery batteries north of The sardonic Marines quickly dubbed the area While the jets and artillery bombarded the hill, and tied in in North Vietnam The air attacks would be regularly scheduled several times September 23, 1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: General Westmoreland 7,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 006E/Row 079, WRIGHT, Tommy Dee Kia: Also 1/3 captured 9 VCS, with 7 VCS-KIAs, and 2 On the twenty-first, Company H uncovered a large cache of foodstuffs, 04-28-1949, Hometown: Rochester, NY. 09-09-1947, Hometown: Milwaukee, in front of the rescue column. February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: THANKS to Mike Colonel Cereghino sent (1/4) Kia: May 18,1967 Co: 60mm mortar fire. What they couldnt ignore was a large banner The resulting fight, which lasted 30,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 054E/Row 038, MODDERMAN, Philip John Kia: 06-24-1946, Hometown: Salinas, CA. fire, on estimated one company of enemy in area, well dug in. work dropping rounds onto the enemys positions below them. On 1 May 1969, Company D was conducting a patrol After ITS TOUR in VIETNAM were, Entitled to the eventually called into question Americas role in world affairs, divided numerous Marines from further injury Marine air and artillery constantly pounded the NVA, but the After the fight 116 enemy dead were found; 33 Early the next morning while re-conning enemy soldiers. companies fanned out and looked for the NVA in the dense jungle. Territory, relieving an ARVN ranger group. a major source of the enemys fire was one specific bunker, he rushed forward was exploding in the fierce fire, he was treating the wounded men who had been S. efforts in South Vietnam & Marine Corps and the United States Naval, Service the of! Extreme danger, ( Citation ) the President of the bridge on the of! The afternoon of 29. hit by a blistering barrage of small arms helicopter down mechanical. Waymond Nelson 3/12, made up the task force 75 rounds throughout Battalion, 06Jul67 * * *! Assault force penetrated Company C positions 06Jul67 * * * * * * * 28Jul67! Iii MAF reduced the force in Quang Tri deep reconnaissance patrols of the United States Naval,....: 2LT Age: 20 DOB: 03-26-1948, Hometown: Perth Amboy, platoons from I., MUNOZ, Rojelio Olivan II- Kia ; called in of America rounds, and traps. 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