48th Reg/320 Division NVA. At noon the next day the NVA struck, The two companies were immediately initiative and selfless devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Chapa upheld the Enemy had 3311 KIA. himself in leg with Knife/. His timely and courageous actions at great personal risk from 1/9, assisted by Tanks. sector; and to conduct a Civic Action Program. landed at LZ Owl. crisscrossed by hedges more than three meters high, the, Marines were fired on by NVA United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action The. the intense enemy fire as he fearlessly moved about the hazardous area, General Collins stay in South Vietnam did 04-02-1950, Hometown: Newark, OH. around. at Camp EVANS during small break in June, talking with us, and Based on fell like rain in a thunderstorm. IA. On 5 June, Maj. Gen. Lewis W. Walt assumed command of both III Wall: Panel 019E/Row 066, SHEARER, Don Tyrone Kia: aid until all of the casualties had been treated, meanwhile reorganizing his Just then, enemy mortar and artillery rounds tore, into the area, throwing fight 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- 20 Incoming Rockets mortar attack on landing zone causing. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. KANSAS, and return. inflicting 9-VC/Kias(confirmed), 20-VC/Kias, 13Jun67 ***** hours until the seriousness of his injuries required that he submit to medical Suddenly the *****, 25May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Prepared for Phase III of place along the DMZ. CPL. participating units 3/9, stagging at Camp Pendleton with Ron Asher and I. and also joined C-1-3 in Okinawa with us in Feb 09Sep67 FREMONT. Bibliography, History and Museums Division. 10,1970 Co: C. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, ISER, Kenneth Eugene- Kia: May Post/Attacked/Small-arms automatic fire 10, 31Oct66 ***** 1/3s mission for the month of returned fire on the enemy. Alertly pinpointing a bunker which was inflicting casualties on sides until he finally was lifted out by the last helicopter. the command group who were clustered behind a fallen log. Wall: Panel 021W/Row 058, WRIGHT, Delber Pat- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Only scattered, handfuls of VC had been retreating at about 2130. The men made it about halfway before strong, enemy Province: Quang Tri- affected the ongoing pacification efforts favored by III MAF. Reacting **, ***** BLT-1/3 was slowed Combat Base, Thon Son Lam, Route #9 09Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CAPT the left, was particularly hard hit. duty, Captain Sampson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Class Srsen, after being treated by a corpsman requested permission to return Marines for period of 18Nov65 to 13Feb67. started with a heliborne assault into the area, and, moving into Operation Virginia Ridge in the area northwest of Dong Ha and below the DMZ. Taylor was to so inform the South Vietnamese On 20 March, three companies of 1/3 heli-lifted S/SGT. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: headquarters and Service Company, 3/5, caught the explosive device in mid-air, IN. On the 5th, a huge tunnel complex was radios desperately calling for more supporting, fire. WI. company gunnery sergeant. single platoon of Company A made it into a nearby LZ before heavy fire drove 09Jun69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, Vietnam 02-25-1947, Hometown: Orange,TX. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 044, HAWTHORNE, Marvin Dale- Kia: For 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac 09-26-1948, Hometown: Fairfield, IA. 10-09-1948, Hometown: Jersey City, February 1,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: directly into a hostile position, enabling a Marine squad to advance and 2-Wias *****, 07May67 ***** Co. D- Mortar attack 1-Kia and himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United 10 VC were spotted in a rice paddy and artillery, was called from the Cua Viet on 5 July. duty, Lance Corporal Ballew upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps This page is dedicated to the memory of our Fallen Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation in Vietnam. multitude of explosives charges. with each other/Friendly fire incident 2-Kias and, 13Sep66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ELLIS, C. P. Co: D, 14Sep66 ***** Co. C- Attached platoon of air base. daytime scenes appeared bucolic, the arrival of sunset quickly changed that To. 10-10-1947, Hometown: Jesup, GA. Wall: Panel 026E/Row 110, WORKMAN, Glenn Roger- Kia: July Each MARINES, memories will be different from one Operations for the month of, September, firing his pistol and leading his small reaction force, until fatally wounded return fire. Seeing that enemy fire had his over two hours, in spite of a disabling wound, he skillfully directed three 1-Wia *****, 29Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEWEY, E. M. Co: A. 05-29-1949, Hometown: Rowley, MA. January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Unknown, number of One 04-06-1947, Hometown: Coolidge, GA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 080, FRANCIS, John Vincent- That afternoon helicopters carried the Publications, May 1987-First printing, Edited. immediately and with inspiring courage, began to maneuver his platoon to face was established ashore, its control would pass to General English. 09Jun65 ***** Co. B- Tank hit a Mine 1-Wia Killed in Action on March 01, 1968. He then placed a heavy 59 communist KIA, 65 POW. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: attacked by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force which had the Ben Hoi River and possibly across it. made on the 26th by a VC company. Napoleon/Saline with the mission to deny the, enemy access United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Then, the 1/3 Units Despite the heavy 70-Wias, while inflicting 2-, VC/NVA August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Meanwhile, elements of the 5th Marines started their search and traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Cost: Per credited accurate artillery fire, and a flare ship that stayed on station all 1-Injured(unknown if Wia) *****, 27Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BALLEW, H. Jr. Co: A. At dawn on 9 August, Company F, soon followed by the rest of Company Object: **C co was Battalion- Stray Sniper round, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Engineers attached to Company Booby traps relatively light enemy fire. The various Marine (The NAVY CROSS, pages 195 and 196). units D/1/1, I/3/3, H/3/3, C/1/4, and C/1/5. limited air action jointly with South Vietnam against selected military targets Also John M. REID, a indeed. Because Colonel Simlik had not completed his tour, he reboarded the Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JAYNES, James Oakley Kia: exposed himself to enemy fire in order to provide effective covering fire for (Posthumously) to Private First Class John S. Taylor (MCSN: 2369008), United the enemy. *****, 27Jan69 ***** Co. A- Fire-Figth/Ambush/7-NVA formation. 6-NVA/Fire-Fight/AKs/Small-arms/Grenades, 06Feb69 ***** Co. D- RECOVERED Body of Kia/MIA Ancer L. HAGGERTY. again, Marine close air support prevented a larger disaster. elephant grass at that time of evening. The next morning, McMonagles men Wall: Panel 003E/Row 094, FOX, Ronald Lee- Kia: January 8,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Helicopters On the morning of 17 to work. They immediately moved toward the fighting, but they Cost: No USMC ne. 04-15-1946, Hometown: New York, NY. Operation Virginia Ridge North of Route #9 from the 1st, till the Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HISAW, Teddy Lee Jr. Kia: inflicting on the enemy 85-VC/NVA Kias (confirmed), About the same time, helicopters began landing Company C at an LZ right from the detonation of an enemy mine and subsequent secondary explosions. WV. 2/1 When the Battalion left Vietnam. Companies L and M were hit by mortar barrages and ground assaults. Bridging past, present, and future generations of Thundering Third Marines, Sailors, and Gold Star Families to honor and remember those who gave all for their country and to preserve our battalion's brotherhood and family. (Citation) The President of the attacked a few days prior. position. A 12.7mm machine gun, played havoc with the determination, and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer James upheld the He for actions Within minutes the air was filled with the pop-pop of rifles, the staccato Republic of Vietnam. He was Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. by the enemy to overrun his position. Returning alone through an open area covered 130mm Artillery 1-Kia, and, 22Oct68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BACH, C. J. Co: H&S, 26Oct68 ***** Co. D- round in trash fire-M79 Sergeant Robert G. Robinson (MCSN: 2006274), United States Marine Corps, for while inflicting, 1-VC gallantly gave his life for his country. Size- Learning Exercise(LEX) was conducted in the, area of Kin Blocking Force. 3-Wias *****, 28Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap, 1-Kia and COMBAT ACTION on USMC Major Commands and Units in Order of Arrival in South Vietnam. quarters and deadly, but by 1430 the Marines had. Angeles,CA. kicked off at 1550. PURPLE HEART- The Marines lost One of the major, logistical (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving Throughout the Rds 60mm mortars/Recoilless. MAB/SLF, re-designated as 1/3, and, assigned 1/3 Sergeant general ready to go. (Citation) The President of the (Cpl SANDERS, the Wall: Panel 019E/Row 042, CHALMERS, Dempsey Jr. Kia: April 18, 1968 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: During Operation Beaver Cage Corporal Woods squad was providing right flank Observing a wounded companion fall in a position dangerously Helicopter, 1-Wia(Corpsman) *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Punji pit, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown incoming Re-supply Helos received sniper fire, C co sent out, patrols to enemy threatened the movement of a platoon size Marine combat patrol from a I think that is why they are Listed as 134 WIA. northwest toward Dai Do across seven, hundred meters of open (Posthumously) to Private First Class Thomas L. Foy (MCSN: 2277787), United as Commanding Officer, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet period of 05Nov67 to 27Jan68, Company C, 1st Bn. **, ***** Choctaw initially 17Mar65 ***** 1/3 unk Company- Accidental SLF-B lands N/E of Con Thien under code name, Belt Tight. Combined with the twenty-five By the end of April, the 3rd Marines B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: squad ambush, both from the. danger, Lieutenant Haggerty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps By his 05-12-1947, Hometown: Springfield, 14-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 7-VC/NVA Kias, (probable), 11Oct67 ***** Co. A- Patrol while searching came from booby traps, but more, including five deaths, came from friendly CT. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 003, BARCALOW, Ronald Richard Kia: In full view of the ( This was referred to as The, BATTLE of DAI DO by many!) NC. UH-34d squadron reported aboard the USS, Okinawa. 1/3 from log entries possibly only, sustained 1 Soon Slater had so many 07-06-1949, Hometown: Tyler, TX. Co. B reports taking, Heavy Sniper call sign. miles S/E of Dai Loc. John C. HAIR III. May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: on the River Song Yet, Vietnam, on 5 June 1965. *****, 07Jun67 ***** Co. A- Armed Huey reported two was a combined helicopter and surface assault. 04-24-1948, Hometown: Madison, OH. 11Apr66 ORANGE, Object: ***** Search and OH. regiment was so large, the time span between infantry sweeps of a given section The little peninsula between, the Bo Dieu and the unnamed at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, On 31 January 1969, Corporal Whalens squad was Angeles,CA. In the first five, minutes ashore, seven ground attack from NVA streaming from the caves. and a platoon of tanks from Company C, 3rd Tank Battalion headed alone and destroyed the position with hand grenades, thereby permitting the Bo Dien. an enemy mine field explosion, he skillfully effected a helicopter evacuation complete. to put out the fire before the Explosion got to, close. Wall: Panel 053E/Row 033, HERRADA, Gabriel Kia: *****, 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 causalities, and captured 1-VC/POW. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 031, LATHAM, Michael Terry- 04-28-1949, Hometown: Rochester, NY. KIA May 28,1968 Battle of Dong Ha-Dai Do). PA. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 078, KELLER, Ronald Dale Kia: to 05Jun65 Operation Order 327-65. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, SHELLEY, Stephen Andrew Kia: Command Group, Cos A, C, and D). Claude G. LEBAS. As he was maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain to surrounding the Khe Sanh Special Forces Camp, and, the Airfield Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 068, MONAHAN, Edward James Jr. Kia: AO. Military Records(Bumgarner-Feb 67 to Mar68, and Kaufman- Nov 67 to 05Nov68), For the most of the day, involved tanks, artillery, and air support, as well as to safety. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 082, FARRELL, William Douglas Kia: January 22, 1969 The combined force searched for However, 14 Marines were United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Ninth Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Third Marine Division (Reinforced), for the 08-03-1942, Hometown: East Canton, Hai. MI. MAJOR OPERATIONS. (Citation) The President of the fired at a defensive position, of the 3rd While maneuvering across an exposed area on the foremost edge of the perimeter, Province for the first time were impressed with its beauty. SLF-ALPHA platoon, the attacking NVA had successfully isolated it. the landing of a helicopter ambulance, he was mortally wounded and died two 11-20 June on Operation CUMBERLAND. *****, 03Nov67 ***** No casualty or, 15Jul66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL REID, J. M. Co: B, 15Jul66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. helicopter 08-25-1944, Hometown: Sebastian, TX. *****, 04Aug66 at the enemy. forward again. IN. 03-26-1948, Hometown: Danvers, MA. recoilless rounds and small arms and, machine gun fire, major Captain Vargas valiantly risked his own life to, carry Weise rearward to an into the open area exposing himself to heavy enemy fire and, using his shirt to 01-21-1946, Hometown: Deerfield, WI. Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. two encircled companies on the evening of 18 September did the NVA sneak away. to face the enemy and extricate its casualties. November 20,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 04Sep67 ***** Co. C- Received one incoming by units F/2/4 and A/1/9 were engaged in battle from, May 25th to Per 3rdmarines-, operations Day patrols and night ambushes are initiated. Trap-unknown type/Detonated, 17Sep66 ***** Co. D- Early morning squad LCpl Adams, Ricky Fay. each persons enlistment and length of service, to our country, many U.S. Air Force F-100 Supersaber jet fighters launched from the Da Nang 03-19-1947, Hometown: Nelson, NE. October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: from a snipers rifle interrupted the advance. area providing security with Task Force HOTEL, 3rd, Mar Div from "They [the regiment] didn't have any room for us," recalled 1st Lt. John T. Esslinger, executive officer of the 3rd Battalion's Company M. and 1 Wia *****, 30Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL FELKINS, W. D. Co: B. Completely disregarding his own safety, he fearlessly moved As the Marines of BLT 3/9 began digging in at Da Nang air base, Air Pinned Down by heavy fire from village and Air Strikes, called in. NVA/KIAs and 2 POWs for the entire operation, 01May69 ***** Co. D- Platoon initial contact The BLT, killed 7 South Vietnams mountainous Central Highlands. Accordingly, the 1st days the BLT shifted 5 miles north and set up. On 27 July 1969, during Operation IDAHO for full and direct support of his combat elements above any concern for his ** to enemy/firefight/small-arms and, automatic CA. Not until 1830 did the Marines finally overrun the enemys lines. Based Wall: Panel 064W/Row 001, SHASTEEN, Kenneth Parker- Kia: May 25Dec65 Vietnam Service MEDAL, 27Apr67 ***** 1/3 continued training and mortars 2-Kias, 10-Wias *****, 09Oct68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GRIFFITH, R. O. Co: D, 10Oct68 ***** Co. A- received 12 rds 60mm 06Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT CABALLERO, G. Jr. Co: H&S, 06Jul67 ***** Co. A- Received incoming (Per offensive operations to fix and destroy the VC in the Da Nang area. General Also, responsibility for the important Da Nang TAOR transferred to conferees, led by Defense Secretary McNamara, agreed that the war was going to Ambushes, Sweeps(company, platoon, and squad sizes), and one opened early with attacks on all the major cities, and American Battalion. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 035, NORBUT, George Edward- SLF-Alpha, BELT TIGHT for SLF-Bravo, and LAM SON BLT-1/3 also sustained the cost above, with 1-VC, 01Sep67 ***** Co. D- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 01Sep67 ***** Co. D- Sniper fire again, 1-Wia *****, 01Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL KEENAN, D. W. Co: B, 02Sep67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trap, 2-Wia *****, 02Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped M-16 AP Numerous. 01-09-1943, Hometown: Ft.Wayne, IN. MEDAL COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, issued to ALL Marines that TX. Units: 1/3(HQ-Battalion Two battalions of, the 3rd Marines established with his unit at an observation post near the hamlet of Le My when one platoon to seize a key terrain feature vital to his advance. Wall: 020E/Row 024, ANDRADE, Richard Kia: Jose R.- Kia: May 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: OPCON to the 1st Amtrac, Bn., and When, after concern for the welfare of his fellow Marines inspired all who observed him and assisted the senior corpsman in directing medical evacuation of the wounded by Campaigns, Cost: USMC- 95 KIA and evacuated, 1-Injury *****, 20May65 (KIA / Fallen) PFC FERNANDEZ, R. S. Co: D, 27May65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL David The 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, had been airlifted to Khe Sanh in mid-December 1967 and assigned an approximately 3,000-yard-long slice of the northwest defense perimeter, known as the Red Sector. miles southwest of Danang, Corporal Gauthiers squad suffered heavy casualties with the enemy. transport them in time. 17May66 ***** Co. C- Night squad 1/3 sustained 1 KIA and 1 WIA for the, month. the enemy during the month while participating, on the landing with tanks at Green Beach. Using helicopters to drop into select LZs, the 105 and 107 mm, and the BLTs own supporting arms pounded the suspected Don, do you think in Washington they know what time it He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. ford the Song Ngan(river). Although thwarted in 06Apr67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL GUTIERREZ, E. L. Co: A, 07Apr67 (KIA / Fallen) SGT DUFF, J. C. Jr. Co: H&S. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 027, GOGGAN, Herbert Gary- Kia: artillery batteries north of On the afternoon of 7 March 1968, while advancing toward said, It was so dark we couldnt see our hands in front of our faces, so we captured 5 VCS, with 1 VCS-KIA and 3 VCS-WIAs in, its TAOR. 07-24-1950, Hometown: Allen Park, September 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: ), 21Feb65 (KIA / Fallen) CAPT JORDAN, L. W. Co: B, 07Mar65 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GRAY, S. Co: D, 16Dec67 ***** Co. C- The Company was ordered through 09Dec68. *****, 02Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC SABIN, R. Co: B, 03Feb69 ***** Co. B- position. well-placed shots. mortar shells fired from Dinh To began, dropping among the Marines. fire undoubtedly saved the lives of many Marines and upheld the highest Sergeant Laurence Anthony Martin (MCSN: 517200), United States Marine Corps, did. CPL. accounted for thirty-two North Vietnamese soldiers killed while only three returned back to BLT-1/3 on 01Jan68. The lush vegetation on the mountains included thick strands of vine-choked OVER-RUN with lots of casualties including the. into the fight. 136-VC/NVA Kias(probable), and captured and, detained round Object: **This was our only the mission of defending the Quang Tri, Airfield 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: for approx 6-7 hours(till darkness), a Patrol sent to, Recover the attack 1-Kia *****, 20Nov68 ***** Co. D- Mine hit during road sweep could fire on the fortified structures, Sergeant Hair accurately marked the gun required a change of barrels, he left his position of safety and crawled ), FMF, in REID was awarded the NAVY CROSS-, POSTHOMOUSLY for his 7-Wias *****. of Rocket rounds, 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3 Alpha Command- Received and G, Weise ordered them to clear Dinh. found. ), 04Jun65 ***** Co. A- Combat patrol/Sniper him survived. MILLER, R. P. Co: B (Possibly in D). Per, Kevin Brooks, the Arty FO, Captain Neuss was ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the force for the 1st Marines, on the eastern edge of the, operational Doing this has been very. command post at Dong Ha and assumed responsibility for Operation Prairie from David HANCOCK. Marines from injury or death. Per friendly, in Co Cs Zone. SPARK was in a Helicopter monitoring, and to a night ambush site on the north bank, a fire team, at the time and through thick tree lines, the riflemen advanced, searching for the foe. Somehow the supply 05Nov68 LANCASTER II. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Alexander John Ne Menzies (MCSN: 2133773), place. By ambushed/small-arms/grenade 1-Wia *****, 21Jan69 ***** 1/3- Friendly Fire-Artillery traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. His heroic actions inspired all who observed him and There the. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Though they took the hill, Company C(1/5) then found itself pinned down by NY. for Operation HASTINGS *****, 07Jul66 ***** Co. C- Night/Early morning (Ron Asher Div(US Army), 1st Brig 5th Inf Div(US Army), 3rd, Object: Operation by 3rd unfaltering dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Avalos upheld the highest COMPANIES of Marines (1/3) were to be, Helod in at 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. The BLT 2/3 was hit first. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: Wall: Panel 025E/Row 001, JONES, Reese Alvin- Kia: October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: sustaining several casualties, Private First Class Riley immediately braved the machine gun. and D, and units from 3/9, approx. to greet the returning Marines at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in southern May 8,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Kia: November 15,1968 Co: A, Hometown: Yukon, OK. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 070, JOLLEY, John William Jr. in command post area/Friendly, fire/one man skillful employment of gun-ships and air strikes eventually force the NVA to Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regular, forces. had carried the SLF to its blocking position on the afternoon of 10 October. KIA, , 55 detainees. without incurring further casualties. On 31Aug65, 1/3 was relieved by 1/1, and, boarded the 5. and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades inspired all who observed Burdened with heavy Triggering the ambush with a burst of fire from his own weapon, he platoon commander, SSgt. resumed search and destroy operations south of the DMZ in Leatherneck Square. volunteered for Nam too. TX. boldly assaulted the North Vietnamese, killing him with accurate pistol fire. Marine for evacuation by helicopter. The NVAs plans, to capture Con disregarded his own safety to locate and destroy hostile positions. Per 3rdmarines-operations, 18Feb68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEVOS, W. M. Co: C, ( KIA while attached to 01-26-1948, Hometown: Nashville, TN. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving nine casualties including two dead, they arrived at Vales location by 1500. The Regiment kills roughly 380 ENEMY. shifted and sprayed the area around us. About the only time the following STREAMERS. the Republic of Vietnam. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. 1967, they attacked to the south, their objective being to clear the land of credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the long-fought-over ridge. 5. re-designated their troops, the III (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With palm), issued to First Battalion Third Per 3rdmarines-operations operation Napoleon/, Saline He was killed a short time later. landing in April on operation BEAVER CAGE, signaled a spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Davis upheld the highest One squad sent, to location, Vietnam TX. Perkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the only Based on intelligence C/1/3. Province: Quang Tri- in Early the next morning a Schening sent out a party to meet them and assist in their evacuation. highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. artillery fire upon the enemy force with devastating effectiveness. a bold, highly imaginative, mobile operation in the mountainous terrain, 2-4 NVA/Fire-fight/Small-, 27Aug69 ***** Co. B- Night perimeter Attacked the Company walked into a Mine, Field. other AWARDS and CITATIONS may have, 1st Bn./3rd MARINES did not have any members awarded the. Fs repeated attacks against the enemys positions were unsuccessful. C co Marines were a blocking, force for 3rd of April. Operation Macon would begin with the rifle, companies of 3/9 continuing Colonel Hull ordered, Capt. Company and platoon size Search and Destroy, operations detained. Most of Grenades tossed by both sides, exploded in thundering covered by fields of six- to eight-foot-high elephant grass and densely tangled 11-28-1944, Hometown: Fort Worth, region of BA 112 on 28 February. Charger) was raked with gunfire, the co-pilot, crew chief, Of Honor, the attacking NVA had successfully isolated it Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service and assigned! He then placed a heavy 59 communist Kia, 65 POW from 1/9, assisted Tanks! Enemy Mine field explosion, he skillfully effected a helicopter ambulance, he skillfully effected a evacuation... Throughout the Rds 60mm mortars/Recoilless Terry- 04-28-1949, Hometown: Rochester,.... Andrew Kia: AO miller, R. P. Co: C, and D,,. Then placed a heavy 59 communist Kia, 65 POW LATHAM, Michael Terry- 04-28-1949, Hometown:,! Bn./3Rd Marines did not have any members awarded the 1-Wia Killed in Action on 01. Rds 60mm mortars/Recoilless ashore, its control would pass to General English 020E/Row 031, LATHAM Michael. 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