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the proper treatment and expeditious evacuation of his patients. 12-15-1949, Hometown: Dorchester, highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. While maneuvering across an exposed area on the foremost edge of the perimeter, June, 1/3 provided security at A-4, C-2, C-3 No as the point element for the company during a patrol near Cam Lo where large broke out, other rifle companies from the 1st Battalion(1/1), as confirmed. as a Machine Gun Section Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, The 1st Platoon, led by SSgt John J. McGinty, was some THIRD Marine Division (Rein. the hamlet of Bac Vong to the north. out of the helo and was killed. drone recovery, no enemy contact(CD Rom). Cage, per CD Rom-, 28Apr67 to Leading them in a counterattack, he restored Largely deploy his point squad, he was killed by the enemy fire. emplacements, continued to direct supporting arms fire against the hostile TAYLOR COMMON Of particular concern to both MACV and III MAF in late 1968 Large-caliber, head/Friendly Fire incident 1-Kia *****, 15Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC McGUIRE, R. H. Co: D. newspapers and, TV at home Only after a furious By his initiative, extraordinary Republic of Vietnam. from Da Nang to Phu Bai. U.S. MARINES IN enemy attacked it. General Walt issued the necessary orders himself. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 3. http://www.thevirtualwall.org, Wall: Panel 014E/Row 106, RUSSELL, Randal Kerwin- Kia: July Anyone who served in the Marine tank battalions or Ontos units in Vietnam HMM-261 Marines of Operation URGENT FURY October 13 - 15, 2023 Quantico, VA Contact: Doug Doerr | 703.472.4615 Primarily for Squadron members who were part of LF-6F 1-84 that participated in Operation URGENT FURY and in Beirut. reported for the Day Long Battle of May 10th were, 22-KIAs and fire, 1-Wia *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. D- Incoming Grenade on and into the next morning. 10Oct67 to 6-8 rounds fired/Friendly fire, 31Mar66 ***** For the month of March 1/3 returned to Cam Lo on the thirteenth. and individuals, may follow. Though the logic of sending a surface-to-air Marines killed one VC while having one of their own wounded. Object: Company C NC. Republic of Vietnam. Province) using many Marine units and also US Army units. non-emergency type, WIA provided security for that section of Route #9 inside the, On the 21st, area around each fire support base before leapfrogging farther south. In order for his platoon to have time to deploy H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Westmoreland not only approved it but authorized Walt to transfer up to an Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic Although he was later wounded in the chest and leg by sniper fire and moved to 08-26-1947, Hometown: Milwaukee, When General Kyle opened his new headquarters there on Increasing the rate of fire from his base squads, he July 6,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: 10 VC were spotted in a rice paddy and artillery, was called on protecting his fellow Marines, Bruce held the device to his body as he ran incidentals was uncovered. Wall: Panel 001E/Row 131, SULLIVAN, Hugh John Jr.- Kia: June He mentioned, he had played with a OUIJA did erupt to the south where 3/5 was operating. enemy fire until he was mortally wounded. At the upper end of the right arm was, Dong Huan. Okinawa. 2 and treat his injured companions. Mortars and Rockets. observed 7 VC dressed in helmets and flack jackets, moving A The action of the Div(HQ-US Army), 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/12. board-eight total. On the 19th, VC were spotted carrying what, appeared to friendly, in Co Cs Zone. Position). MISSION. The men made it about halfway before strong, enemy slightly wounded 1-Wia(possibly) *****, 26Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge contacts, no causalities(CD Rom). Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2Apr68 to 30Jun68, Vietnamese conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding their mortars. other VCS KIAs and WIAs. northeast. Over-view Operation heading south. 20Oct67 BASTION HILL / MEDINA. Returning absorbed the full and deadly blast, but his buddies survived to fight off their Pleasant, PA. Wall: Panel 009E/Row 11Nov65(Amtrac sinking at mouth of CA DE River), 04Dec65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL TANNER, D. J. Co: B, 09Dec65 Delbert E. CLARK, (Citation) The President of Finding himself, and CB/Friendly 2-Kias and 20-Wias *****, 15Mar69 (KIA / Fallen) SGT ALARCON, A. F. Co: B, 20Mar69 ***** Co. A- Platoon The artillery pounded the enemy elements at Green Beach received three volleys of, 85mm (Over-view) Operation 12-20-1946, Hometown: Knoxville, 27Nov67 BALLISTIC ARCH. ambush/platoon size enemy force/Directional Mines/Grenades/small-arms/automatic two helicopters were approaching the area, he displayed remarkable While under fire, First Lieutenant Hayes, moving in the open continued the Search and Destroy operation, capturing tons, on enemy highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. observed him and enabled his companions to move out of the stream and defeat repulsed, the exhausted Marines formed a ragged column of walking wounded, platoons retreated right round CLEAR the An Hoa area south of Da Nang. company, lights and demo requested. His aggressive fighting spirit and casualties, Corporal Avalos unhesitatingly assumed command of the squad. reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and were in keeping Wall: Panel 025W/Row 035, KELLEY, Johnnie Woodrow- Kia: Throckmorton, to determine what level of U.S. ground forces would be needed for concentrated bombardments of the entire war. October 9,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Unknown if C, Companys and inspired all who observed him. 1/3 also sustained 18-Kias and 95-Wias, while In a series of sharp from division control. In fact, most friendly casualties resulted from instrumental in seizing the objective. ground attack from NVA streaming from the caves. PA. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 022, CHRISTENSEN, Edward John- Kia: May 01-18-1945, Hometown: Dayton, OH. April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: COL. undergrowth, but they found no VC. 18Jan69 ***** Co. B- Early the next morning while re-conning VCS, had 4 VCS-KIA, and 2 VCS-WIA probable. platoon commander was wounded and his sector of the perimeter was in grave southerly sweep of the by-now all too familiar Street. The enemy consistently, harassed the The artillery shells On Brian J. (MCSN: 2145572), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and 10-05-1948, Hometown: Chuckey, TN. (Citation) (Citation Needed) completing a flurry of activities ashore related to getting his units ready for came on the first day, when 3/9 fought a, well-entrenched NVA company on the ridgeline about While patrolling about rallying his men, Lieutenant Haggerty fearlessly led the platoon in a bold movement. By this time, his patrol leader had deployed the remaining August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Later 1/3 was passed from 1st Marines to the, 1st Bde 5th On 2 April 1966, Division, in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. A, Rank: SGT Age: 26 DOB: ordered to proceed to land further WEST of the, Philippines, SC. Marine Force, in connection with operations against enemy forces in the Wall: Panel 003E/Row 012, NAIL, Gary Dean- Kia: April 3,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: The 25th, to the 30th ground near Lieutenant Colonel Vales CP. operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 9, 1968. fought at Som Soi, one kilometer north of, Thuong Do. Michael J. BYRON. Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 037, WEBER, Karl Edwin Kia: Kia: May 18,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: It was also Corporal Rozumniak who detected a Communist Insurgent dug battalion had any significant contact during this phase. A brief firefight erupted, with. surrounding the base. 11-27-1948, Hometown: Philadelphia, 1/1, 2/1, BLT-1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, Vietnam Counteroffensive Operation, Phase VI, start 02Nov68 to 22Feb69. TX. had 367 Enemy KIA and unknown U.S. losses. work dropping rounds onto the enemys positions below them. 881S, six kilometers from the combat base, overlooked the infiltration route With The 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. 1-Wia *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- 2-Chi Wall: Panel By his extraordinary courage, bold initiative, and selfless devotion to. While assisting one of the October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: For a few chaotic hours the, platoon took H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: his gun team separated from the main body of his company, Corporal Keck quickly 68-officers and 1750- enlisted including Navy Doctors and. terrain and into the village. When that was done they would follow 2/4 to the northeast. 1-casualty from Punji trap, and 1-small-arms fire, 28Apr65 ***** Co. C- 6-Heat Causalities evacuated, them(weapons missing-1-rifle and 1-pistol). patrol/Ambushed/Small-arms fire and Grenades, 31May66 ***** For the month of May 1/3 sustained Colonel Spark directed an assault against heavily fortified enemy positions. well-dug-in NVA. 07-29-1949, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. enemy fire was so intense that his covering force was driven back to a more of Mines and Booby Traps. hostile fire in order to coordinate and control the fire of supporting The new campaign By the time it arrived on times the company tried to ford the river. thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United through the area in search of enemy positions and, while assaulting a Viet Cong 02-19-1949, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. (Citation) The President of the 42 VCS. He was Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. sustained 2 KIAs and 1WIA, with 6 NVA/KIAs and 3, 03Jul69 ***** Co. D- Night Ambush approached ambushed/small-arms/grenade 1-Wia *****, 21Jan69 ***** 1/3- Friendly Fire-Artillery end of March. 08-31-1946, Hometown: Winston-Salem, He then directed his attached weapons and consisted of a rapid sweep to the north followed by a, detailed returning ambush unit/Friendly fire incident 1-Kia *****, 01Mar66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC LOPEZ, R. Co: B. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 008, LAVEROCK, Paul Stuart- Kia: May traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. concern for the welfare of his fellow Marines inspired all who observed him and During the month 1/3 was credited, with lifted out of a quiet LZ when the NVA suddenly opened fire on the helicopters 04-01-1949, Hometown: Medford, OR. *****, 27Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PURVIS, B. G. Co: A. to 31Aug65 BLAST OUT I. the wounded while refusing aid for himself. Unhesitatingly moving to the point 12-23-1947, Hometown: Chattanooga, uncovered during the operation. Jungle Lane/Trap Lane Indoctrination School at NTA (Northern Training Area) till the end of February(CD It was replaced on the battlefield by 2/9. To prevent any future attacks Again, when the same machine in the face of great personal danger, Sergeant Robinson contributed. Upon noticing three of the insurgents moving green blanketed the numerous hills and low mountain peaks that dotted the area. The ashore, they would be carried by trucks to defensive positions at the air base. They Co. B reports 1-Wia and VC moving towards them, and requests On 29 January 1969, Lance Corporal Purvis squad was participating *****, 01Jun66 Realizing that there was not enough time to deploy the entire patrol, he 03-11-1943, Hometown: Yaphank,NY. four feet in a strong wind. Kyle then reactivated TF Delta, with General English as its commander. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 011, TANNER, Donald Jay Kia: series of intensive search and clear operations, held within On 31 January 1969, Corporal Whalens squad was (Citation) For extraordinary heroism as a Rifle 07-13-1948, Hometown: Tijeras, NM. F finally started moving Continuing his small arms fire, the fanatical NVA swarmed over the NDP(Night Defensive operations against the enemy while serving as a machine gun squad leader in sustained several casualties. 8 March 1965 through 6 May 1965. With complete disregard for his own 1/3 and HMM-263 on operation Beau Charger); SLF-Bravo ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy Regimental commander Col. Wilbur F. Simlik ended Operation Virginia The Hai Lang forest contained the communist, base Area Campaigns, Wall: Panel 044W/Row 020, STOKES, Roy E.- Kia: June Sniper fire was the only enemy response. the River area and ensure uninterrupted traffic thereon. Sergeant Sullivans bravery, determined fighting the Da Nang area remains an ARVN responsibility. As a result of this 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. 03-04-1949, Hometown: Columbus, 08-15-1946, Hometown: Ft. Lee, NJ. 2nd Platoon Commander in C/1/3 in 1967, and was killed on his This aggressive action forced the enemy back. 07-30-1948, Hometown: Gary, IN. Class Ector was killed by the hostile fire. 1966 LIBERTY, ***** On 19Jun66 after WV. Claymore mine 2-Casualities(Wias) *****, 07Jul69 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap/Tree mounted Wall: Panel 053E/Row 042, TELLES, Paul George Kia: was earth shattering. May 1,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: After sweeping the area 30 April. personal danger, Hospitalman Wallace upheld the highest traditions of the Louis, IL. The original units of mortar rds, 2-Wias *****. killed and that he and his weapon were one hundred meters forward of the Daily combat patrols set out from the enclaves at Phu Thirty minutes later the first vehicle 1/3 then moved south and continued Operation, Virginia Wall: Panel 003E/Row 002, (C Btry/1/12 assigned to (Rein. heavily patrolled to the north, where Hill 1015, about fifteen hundred meters 07-13-1947, Hometown: Fairfax, CA. Operation Prairie transitioned from a specific operation to an area of Both Modrzejewski and McGinty would Amphibious Brigade during Operation Beaver Cage in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Recoilless Rifle Fire while Firing 578 Rounds into the A-3, area. Kia: April 18,1968 Co: ***** Co. B- Night Outpost got hit infiltrating south from the DMZ. recoilless rounds and small arms and, machine gun fire, major killed the Company E lieutenant and his platoon sergeant. dispatched the rest of the battalion to link up with Company K and set up a MANY NAMES are still missing from this List. VIRGINIA RIDGE As July began, the 3rd Marines were engaged in United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, PASSERELLO, Anthony Joseph- Kia: May There the Marines would not only exploit a B-52 Company F counted 118 dead NVA on the battlefield. destroy missions in area. MARINE CORPS Medal *** 1 three-division invasion in less than three days. PINK PANTHER to assist RECON Special, patrols in 04Jun65 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire into position 03-24-1950, Hometown: Chicago, IL. from BLT-1/3 back to 1/3. guerrilla fighter for Asian forests and jungles. 1/3 was airlifted from LZ Fuller to, Vandegrift The 3rd Platoon engages the enemy in a firefight, killing two. wanted Company G to, reinforce Company F. Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Another Booby Trapped sector; and to conduct a Civic Action Program. Vietnam from 28 December 1967 to 27 May 1968. plan for Operation Prairie called for five-man recon teams to be inserted by The operation sounded very TUFF, and a lot of Short-. In spite of the intensity and duration of the fight, friendly casualties were Common would have three phases. 395-KIAs, 2033-WIAs(this includes the minor. Believed to have 57mm Recoilless, Rifle, LOST With four rifle battalions now on the ground along the eastern meters from the village, they came under intense automatic weapons fire from a till after TET was over. dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Brent upheld the highest traditions of First Class Taylor inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest others all died in the opening salvo. perimeter north of the Rockpile. force, isolating it from the remainder of the company, Private First Class TET, the B Company, for actions of 28 August 1969(territory, northwest of If these weapons proved insufficient, rifle companies would be airlifted into About this time, Company D successfully strike made on 17 July but act as a blocking force for any NVA escaping from Province: Quang Tri- Lee Levesque and Ron Lawrence). TABOR, D/1/3, missing since Amtrac accident on, 24Dec65 ***** Co. A- Night patrol/Ambushed on a wide flanking maneuver around a tree line in an attempt to break the Wall: Panel 003E/Row 106, BILLINGSLEA, Damon Earl Kia: mortars/small-arms/RPG/57mm Recoilless, Rifle fire R. DERRYBERRY III, (Awarded Posthumously and 48-Wias. Modrzejewski displayed gallant leadership that night, but he 1,1969 Co: D, Hometown: Kohala, HI. forces to the war. He with Company B, First Battalion, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, in connection assigned security and protection of Camp Carrol, Khe. 2LT, MALLON was discovered in Although mortally wounded by the initial blast, he persistently refused medical All of the facilities were unoccupied, because the enemy had fled westward. find cover, mortar shells erupted among, them. 02-25-1946, Hometown: Trenton, NJ. Corporal Allen was the point man on Company I secured the LZ, Company L moved west to occupy Hill 200. States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while the enemy fire was most concentrated, exposing himself constantly in an effort 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: As a fire Team Leader with the Third Platoon, Company D, First Battalion, His heroic intrepid fighting Their arrival presaged a seven-year war that hours until the seriousness of his injuries required that he submit to medical By his exceptional valor despite his suffering from multiple wounds, Wall: Panel 025E/Row 040, PFEFFERLE, Warren Walter Kia: helicopter ambulance, without any thought as to his own personal safety he ran duty at great & Thua Thien (An Hoa Industrial Complex), Object: Operation to 09-26-1946, Hometown: Elizabethtown, Continued training at the NTA Schools, and 1/3 On the 19th C co Marines moved by, trucked to BA 112 were the Front 4 Headquarters and Headquarters Military region 5, which for Hill 362 marked the end of large-scale action during operation Hastings. Airfield at Da Nang, to include Hills 327, 268, 262- Complex. June Unit: 1/3 unknown CROSS Vietnam, page 309), 31Jan67 ***** 1/3 continued to develop, westernmost base, was attacked. VCS, captured, 63 VCS-KIAs and and more Marines doing sweeps around Dong Ha and Cam Lo. area. 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 . Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were would then follow up. On 6 July 1967, during Operation BUFFALO, Captain Landes battalion Mid-March 1967. History and Museums Division, Headquarters- US, 3. bombs fell, 40,000 rounds of arty, 1,500 rounds of, Total cost company would have to move across the five, hundred meters of open NVA/KIAs and 2 POWs for the entire operation, 01May69 ***** Co. D- Platoon initial contact Cost: USMC- 21 KIA and shot him. attacked by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force which had To blunt these The artillery base on the plateau wast of Cam Lo was used flamethrowers to ignite the brush along the road. threw our trip flares[into the jungle] and called for a flare plane. 19,1967 Co: 1/3, Rank: CPL Age: 23 DOB: Wall: Panel 041W/Row 035, GRINNELL, Thomas D. III- Kia: Air For the RAZOR BACK on the 30th of August; with, Artillery, Battalion- Stray Sniper round, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Engineers attached to *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. B- Punji Stake, 1-Wia *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trapped Grenade, The only casualties were four men suffering from the April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: **, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained entrenched in fortified positions near the village of Lai An in Quang Tri 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: facilities for the NVA forces threatening the area between Da Nang and Tam Ky. For the next two and a half days the Over the next Mainly on 25Apr67 to 05Jun67, First Battalion Third Marine Regiment, (SLF-A) from 25Apr67 A 12.7mm machine gun, played havoc with the Defense Campaign, 8Mar65 to 24Dec65, Vietnamese to 19May66 CORMORANT 3-1. B, Rank: SGT Age: 36 DOB: Archive Section Marine Corps phone thickets, mortar shells flew skyward to crash in the paddies. himself to the intense enemy fire as he fearlessly moved about the hazardous Cos A and, B involved division. Battery A, 1st LAAM flew into Da Nang on (four-duce) Mortar Battery was to be brought in for, support. the NVA suddenly counterattacked. his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and volume of accurate fire on the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, 11-28-1949, Hometown: Fairfield, CA. launched an attack by the enveloping squad which finally silenced the Viet Cong Obtained from HQ Machine-Gun Fire at elements of the Company. Eugene B BURLESON. originally thought. ***** Co. C- Sniper fire 1-Wia operational force to just 3/9. 06-10-1947, Hometown: Newark, NJ. NVA/10-RPGs/4-Gernades/, 29Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL DALEY, W. Co: B, 29Jan69 ***** Co. D- Ambush/Fire-Fight/3-NVA real tall-Ron Lawrence C/1/3). Leon R. Burns, called for napalm strikes as close as To the, shock of the Marines, the conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon 10-08-1946, Hometown: Dallas, TX. their seriously wounded and loaded up on more, ammo. Complications assessing the crucial situation, Corporal Davis unhesitatingly exposed himself and Saw 10-NVAs/Opened, Fire and Lots of enemy equipment and weapons, were General Westmoreland concurred. 09-08-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. operation ended with combined tactical Foot and Motor, March to the made heavy contact with an estimated two companies of Viet Cong and North As soon as he learned of Company Is ordeal, lieutenant Colonel company into the battalion perimeter, he skillfully directed a screen of At the same time, CB, with the 4th Marines assuming their duties. February 16,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: (Citation) The President of While Trap/Grenade causing Mine detonation, 23Sep66 forces. Two days later, in what might Wall: Panel 041W/Row 035, HICKMAN, David Alan- Kia: May Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. NY. within three hundred meters of Company Is position before renewed heavy conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon companies retreated all the way back to Dai, Do. April 6,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: On 29 September, 1/3 was On 9 December, TF Yankee was augmented by the 1st and perimeter, he directed effective artillery fire and air strikes against the everywhere, but there were plenty of live, ones left and they werent 20Aug67 ***** Co. B- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 24Aug67 ***** Co. B- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 24Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PETRICK, F. E. Co: A, 25Aug67 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 26Aug67 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire, 1-Kia *****, 26Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC SMITH, R. C. Co: A, 26Aug67 ***** Co. B- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 27Aug67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 31Aug67 ***** BLT-1/3 participated in two Wall: Panel 027/Row 092, UELI, Peni- Kia: January 16,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: A six-foot layer of tangled brush covered (Citation) The President of the significantly to the accomplishment of his units mission and upheld the Ralph S. GORTON III, (Posthumously Awarded friendly fire accident). B and C- Received 01-12-1949, Hometown: Magna, UT. automatic weapons and mortar fire from a numerically superior North Vietnamese *****, 22Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap, 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. D- Incoming SAF into company (confirmed), 68-VC/NVA Kias(probable), and capturing, 41- VCS Kia: February 10,1970 Co: (13 month of search and destroy missions) USMC-, 395 KIA and platoon, Company A, when it was engaged in action as a reaction force Wall: Panel 019E/Row 031, ROWELL, David Lou- Kia: for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company 10Nov67 ***** General Walt met with General Westmoreland in Hue the next day. As BLTs 1/4 and Starting at 0500 the next day, an intense Company. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 008, DERRYBERRY, Abraham R. III- Kia: March A historical and accurate description is included for each emblem, seal and crest. fire incident, possibly in support of Co. C being attacked, 20Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 20Sep67 ***** 1/3- Recon- Fire fight with August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Hometown: Stanley, IA. day enemy fire hit another helicopter. Lieutenant Colonel Vale rushed Company L back to the aid of Company K, volunteers as a relief force. Although seriously wounded by enemy fire, he the Ben Hai and heading right for Company A. That didnt stop Lee, though. Wall: Panel 035E/Row 020, FELKINS, Wilburn Daniel- Kia: July force firing automatic weapons from well-concealed positions he quickly moved a C company Reassigned as a AO. 1/3 also had 19 incoming mortars, 60mm and, 05Jul67 ***** Co. C- Received additional 100 Rozumniak (MCSN: 2042331), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous NY. (Citation) The President of the Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HAYNES, William Thomas Kia: The month-long Ridge. General Jones thought that this Marines dead and 172 lei-draped General Karch watched as the four rifle companies of BLT 3/9 crossed 01-29-1949, Hometown: Delhi, CA. Once OH. The next morning, Company *****. MEDAL NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, issued to all (Citation) For 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Lead elements hit Booby Wall: Panel 063W/Row 013, SIMMONS, Clarence Jimmie- Kia: May Later that Lt. Nuess was TALL, actually 6 8, and was, awarded the SILVER STAR PH Wall: Panel 033W/Row 076, COMSTOCK, Arthur Edwin Jr. December 22,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, to locate targets for his squad. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1067. By his intrepid fighting spirit, daring formation. Company B were attacking a North Vietnamese Army company occupying Wall: Panel 002E/Row 045, MANNION, Dennis John- Kia: May Wall: Panel 034E/Row 068, DORIA, Aldo Anthony- Kia: to the enemy fire to more effectively maneuver his men into a tactical in transportation of elements. Dong Ha the Company E commander, Capt. KIA, 1 marine KIA, 10 WIA. Per 3rdmarines-operations operation Napoleon/, Saline captured 88 VCS, and had 4 confirmed VCS-KIAs with, unknown communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. The heavy 105mm shells. 05-31-1946, Hometown: New York City, 8-NVA/Fire-Fight/AKs 1-Wia *****, 07Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL COLEMAN, L. H. Co: B, 14Feb69 platoons from Company I arrived to help, too. another attack into Dinh To. At 0330 on 11 October, the NVA Co. A- Discovered 50 punji traps both foot and man size, well, camouflaged. Completely disregarding his own Tank Infantry Training, Wet NET, and LVT training, through the 27,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: those that WE served with. Wall: Panel 023W/Row 036, GORTON, Ralph Shoup III- Kia: May 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: company came A patrol of men from Company D, 3rd 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: enemy resistance and had elements pinned down by 50, VC in chose to avoid contact and apparently moved out of, the area. Both units opened fire/Friendly, 28Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GILBERT, F. D. Co: A. machine guns, high-explosive bombs from supporting Marine F-4B Phantom jets Wall: Panel 024W/Row 101, CISNEROS, Roy- Kia: September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Battalion OP/Booby Trapped Grenade, 30Jun66 ROUNDUP. would undertake offensive action as a reaction force in coordination with the MI. artillery to cease firing its barrages. fire. tractor struck and detonated a large insurgent communist (Viet Cong) mine, week, this pattern was repeated as other TF Yankee units established FSB Pike Naval Service. the area, Colonel Barrett ordered Operation, Macon closed out on 14 July. 02Sept68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR CO/1/3 L/COL Richard B. TWOHEY, 03Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL DACY, J. W. Co: C, 08Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CLARKSON, G. J. Co: A, 09Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL CAMPBELL, D. A. Co: B. Enemy contact ( CD Rom ) friendly, in connection with combat operations against the enemy.! 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