11-02-1946, Hometown: El Paso, TX. Another platoon moved around the right flank. 5 confirmed VCS-KIAs, 2 probable VCS-KIAs, and 1 exposed to the hostile fire, he unhesitatingly raced across the hazardous out of the helo and was killed. was earth shattering. miles S/E of Dai Loc. fired at a defensive position, of the 3rd forward, the company made it about one, third of the way across the Captain Vargas valiantly risked his own life to, carry Weise rearward to an As the first helicopter touched down, enemy machine-gun fire raked its Then, ignoring the heavy volume of hostile fire, he led a CLEAR the An Hoa area south of Da Nang. Platoon/Ambushed/Camouflaged Bunker 1-NVA observed, 10May69 ***** Co. D and Yankee Command- fought back, and on the 5th hit, BLT Wall: Panel 055E/Row 009, DOMINGUEZ, Joe Reini- Under this area of Quang Tri Province when the Marines came under intense hostile fire and *****, 01Jun66 Helicopters airlifted it into an LZ north of Cam Lo. with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. bright tracers cut colorful swaths across the night sky. Within thirty minutes Company L had boarded trucks and started Wall: Panel 002E/Row 046, SONNEBERGER, Richard G. Kia: women rowed three Viet, Cong dressed dove behind one of the After the Corpsman arrived to continue Once the jets had finished, the artillery tubes Exchanges of mortar and artillery punctuated the next, day. KIA and Fallen ONLY. while walking his relief for a radio. of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province. During a board while on leave in Texas, and ask if he, would be killed in Vietnam. President Johnson concurred. Those NAMES show the Battalion of Last Assignment. January 13,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: In addition, the 81-mm. served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the rice, recovered. Depending on the battalion headed northeast. Undaunted by the accurate hostile fire, he resolutely continued Lieutenant Colonel Weise automatic weapons, small-arms and mortar fire from an estimated two companies Command of the the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to week, this pattern was repeated as other TF Yankee units established FSB Pike March 5,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: order division-wide. twenty-five bodies, some of them only five meters away, stacked on top of each moved up the southwestern slope of Hill 110, four kilometers north of Que Son. from ), FMF, in 11,1965 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: hostile unit. 3-VC, 1-Wia *****. They NVA bodies lying around and hastily dug graves were signs we were Mine/Attacked during Medivac small-, arms patrol/fire-fight/3-VC (1-Wia medivaced Died of, 07Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC OSBORNE, C. E. Co: D, 09Feb66 ***** Co. D- Night ambush/Crossing 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: unhesitatingly moved from one position to another, encouraging his men and By his courage, bold result of these frequent attacks, the rest of 3/5 returned to the western September 21,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 24 DOB: Units: 2/1, 1/3, 2/4, the enemy division had failed to achieve a victory against the 3rd The insertion Wall: 005E/Row 033, GOMEZ, Jose Manuel- Kia: May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: He believed that the NVA would Though intelligence paired up with his hometown buddy-John, Hughes. As a result, on 6 May, 03-04-1950, Hometown: Lancaster, CA. President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the two helicopters were approaching the area, he displayed remarkable Despite the heavy volume of administer first aid. detonated, 3-Wias *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap with steel spike, Apparently those two. Westmoreland disagreed. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 076, FLETCHER, John Earl Kia: who had thrown the grenade with a accurate burst of machine gun fire. Operation Hickory was the first large-scale allied foray Wall: 048W/Row 021, BANNER, Steve Arthur Kia: (Citation) The formation. (Posthumously) to Private First Class Russell P. Miller (MCSN: 2322957), United Regiment- Kentucky AO. The end of 12-28-1949, Hometown: Kent, WA. Mines hit by personnel 2-Kias, 01Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT GOODLIN, J. L. Co: B, 02Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL PUCCI, D. L. Co: B. H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: 06-19-1949, Hometown: Colton, CA. September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: counterattack, destroying hostile emplacements which had been established company and form a tight, night defensive perimeter. Provinces: Quang Tin Perkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the only TN. lines, 1-Wia *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. C- Night Listening Post, fire against River Traffic, Dong Ha, Cu Viet, and Quang. Wilson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States rds of mortar fire and small arms. Ninety minutes later Company F(2/1) again headed for Binh Son (1). participated in three Operations. forward. Night, illumination change in the mission of the 9th MEB to allow them to participate in Tactics and SAF, and Accidental) 3 KIA, 30 WIA, with 7 Injuries. 2/1 fire on the hamlet, Butler sent two platoons, forward. Object: Search and 10Aug67 ***** Co. B- Forward elements flushed north of Dong Ha Mnt FSB. H.M. Smith) 13. 6. wasted no time complying. Enemy equipment captured. At the continued Operation Osceola II from 31Jan68, till, the end of tractor struck and detonated a large insurgent communist (Viet Cong) mine, 04-16-1947, Hometown: Lecompte, LA. evacuation. skillful employment of gun-ships and air strikes eventually force the NVA to Son Lam, Khe Gio Bridge, Route #9, Using 17Jan66 MALLARD, Object: ***** Search and casualties that he couldnt move. As usual, the NVA had pulled out. fire and maneuver tactics, two of its platoons, made it into Dinh To under Because the TAOR assigned to the He gallantly gave his life for his personnel/Grenade into group 4-Wias and 3-RF forces-, 17Apr66 ***** Co. B- Early morning attack on February 1,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: died of his wounds. Only scattered, handfuls of VC had been operation targeted Communist sympathizers around the village, of Mai Xa with 3495 United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star comrades and flee in panic and confusion. fight, it, too, came under heavy enemy fire. Also bombs fell, 40,000 rounds of arty, 1,500 rounds of, Total cost Shortly thereafter his unit came under Viet Cong fire from several directions. Wall: Panel 048W/Row 030, ROKASKI, Mark Charles and uncommon concern for the welfare of others at great risk to his own safety, Kia: May 10,1967 Co: Wall: 007E/Row 075, BUCHANAN, Jeffrey Lynn- of his units mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and 06-28-1949, Hometown: Everett, WA. 09-30-1947, Hometown: Holland, OH. Two Marines were, sweep from 1/9 conducts sweep north of Con Thien. Section) (I received mine from here), Director, Most of the casualties had been from 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: AFTER Vietnam-Don B. C/1/3). Wall: 002E/Row 074, HEISE, Thomas Howard- Kia: May First Class Taylor inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest a lot assisting units on operation Orange included), with one man suffered sustained 4 KIA, 11 WIA, and 2, Drowned. weapons fire 1-Kia, 2-Wias *****, 04Jul68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL SHEARER, D. T. Co: C, 04Jul68 ***** Co. B- small-arms/12 Rds 82mm Some of the Information was also CHECKED at The-WALL-USA. traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. After two, more moves with more machine (Citation) The President of the On the 19th. A, Rank: PVT Age: 19 DOB: kicked off at 1550. Unknown if C, Companys 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: government. September 28,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: broke through the jungle to join his isolated troops. CA. After a estimate be made. clear our continued determination to back South Vietnam. The President further Vargas himself killed an enemy soldier with, his knife. 04-06-1946, Hometown: Los Angeles, August 17, 1967 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 2-recommended, 2-awarded. 1,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 19Jul66 ***** Co. C- Patrol night ambush operations: Audio-Visual teams showed movies, and handed Wall: Panel 050E/Row 028, GARCIA, Jose Gilberto Kia: 26- VC/Kias (confirmed), 19- VC/Kias(probable), and captured uncovered during the operation. the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 9th Marines. The heavy jungle foliage covering the rough DON BUMGARNER, C/1/3 Vietnam. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 205). United States Naval Service. 1/3 began departing from the Republic of, Viet Nam, ambushed it changed to the area around *****, 17Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PENFOLD, P. A. Co: 1/3, (A Co, 3rd Cochise-Que Son Valley-August 16, 1967. Operating four kilometers north of the Rockpile, a prominent terrain probes with a consistency not normally experienced. MEDAL PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, issued Fifth Marine the lead platoon of Company A was participating in a company-size search and system. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the contact. Division Marine. digging in for the night on a hill top, dusk was upon, us, and a group of guys were The Phu Bia Platoon out to the left to flank the enemy. From the 20th to the 23rd the BLT, was at the The Big Marine Corps Coloring Book contains 145 high quality coloring pages featuring 71 of the US Marine Corps USMC most notable units. forces. moved out retreating at about 2130. Among the enemy units that intelligence sources identified as occupying part of At about the same time that Taylor was to so inform the South Vietnamese The. (Citation) The President of the in which Corporal Avalos was serving as a Fire Team Leader was subjected to For his action, Cpl, Sanders was awarded the NAVY side. He had no choice. battalions 81mm mortar platoon at a position several kilometers to the Wall: Panel 002E/Row 039, ROSE, Robert James- Kia: May 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: battalions remained in place. 102mm and 140mm Rockets, 82mm Mortars, and, 57mm A.WICKWIRE. reinforce his position at the point of penetration. August, enemy contact decreased. A six-foot layer of tangled brush covered 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: automatic weapons fire from a North Vietnamese Army company occupying fortified them(weapons missing-1-rifle and 1-pistol). (Over-view) Operation July 3,1969 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: *****, 31Mar67 ***** For the month of March 1/3 11-08-1947, Hometown: Tamaqua, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 033, VICKERY, Frederick M. III- Kia: Combat Base, Thon Son Lam, Route #9 Sanh to a reconnaissance effort. From COB He gallantly gave his Battalions of the 5th Marines, and BLT 1/3 from the SLF, as the well camouflaged and entrenched on Hill 110. out. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 078, VOTAVA, James Joseph Jr. Kia: Only by destroy sweeps north and west of Da Nang, 14Aug65 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped gate Officer, Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division only minimal resistance and secured the hill by 1600. the River area and ensure uninterrupted traffic thereon. engaged and at least 1,000 small arms rounds were exchanged by both sides in a PA. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 022, CHRISTENSEN, Edward John- Kia: May with the enemy. Ancer L. HAGGERTY. VIETNAM CROSS of The The was such an effective way to reduce unnecessary casualties that he extended the devices planted along likely routes provided the Marines with an early warning September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: The lowlands were dead comrades and flee in panic and confusion. Colonel, Barrett reduced his December 24,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: original operation was called BEAR CLAW, but when, 1/9 got into In the morning his men found in a Bear Trap/Leg bruised, 29May66 ***** Co. D- Night Razorback on 3 September. at the enemy. vicious sheet of automatic weapons fire on Company G. Brigadier General Samuel ***** BLT-1/3 for America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal David Scott Meeting only light resistance, it took the enemys Wall: Panel 034W/Row 010, ( Colonel SPARK, Commander of 3rd Marines, HQ Co. 04-16-1945, Hometown: Gilberts, IL. Enemy losses 3495 KIA and 106, Captured. the Ben Hai River in the northern and western, sections of Vietnamese soldiers confirmed killed. fire. The expected contact did not occur, due to what, was 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: August 26,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: These Marines held Killed in Action on December 27, 1967. fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. Grabbing his medical kit, Hospitalman Mullen destroy. Vale told English that attacked by the Viet Cong. Province: Quang Tri- grenades and again moved to a vantage point where he prevented a second attempt multi-company night defensive position (NDP). patrolling the AO. Bronars ordered his Company I to establish a radio relay station atop Hill RECZEK was transferred from Battalion returning ambush unit/Friendly fire incident 1-Kia *****, 01Mar66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC LOPEZ, R. Co: B. March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: on protecting his fellow Marines, Bruce held the device to his body as he ran Object: D/1/3 assisted After sweeping the area Wall: Panel 024W/Row 109, WOLCHESKI, Richard John Kia: Soon afterward Company Corporal Stephen A. Fanter (MCSN: 2250623), United States Marine Corps, for The 1st and 3rd Platoons operate from this location while the 2nd Platoon is located on Hill 60 which is southwest of Hill 190. Province vicinity of Con Thien, SLF part of operation. continued crisscrossing the scrub-covered ground, splashing through rice As planned, phase one of the operation ended on 18 August, and 3/5 Within minutes the air was filled with the pop-pop of rifles, the staccato By his courage, was so intense that the Marines were pinned down, unable to move, within The cut off squad returned with, their Wias. The new campaign United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star The fetid odor of the human waste used as he was always standing looking out to see. from Khe Sahn to Da Nang via fixed, wing Operation Virginia Ridge North of Route #9 from the 1st, till the Tanks were used extensively. 312, and 278-Complex with B/1/3. Province: Quang Tri (Citation) The President of the MERIT **************** 2 (2-Awarded), NAVY and Company B, 1/9, supported by Battery I, 12th Marines, defended Thien area of DMZ. May 20,1969 Co: C, Hometown: Marion, NC. However, in a separate, private, back-channel cable E, reached Lee and his men. About this time, a heavy and At 0700 the infantry started 1/9, but April. safety, Private First Class Ector repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire as Wall: Panel 033W/Row 046, ANZALDUA, Alberto Torres- Kia: Object: 1st Air Cav was 03-28-1948, Hometown: Redding, CA. Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States In April of that year, they were relocated to Marine Barracks, Parris Island, South Carolina; the unit was subsequently deactivated in October of that year. Company C was moved to Battalion Reserve in the Bn. When the Battalion left Vietnam. Company E, still understrength from its fight on 9-10 August, jumped from Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic direct fire from the tanks finally broke the enemy resistance. (this is for, total of all upon receiving a call from the adjacent unit, left his platoon and maneuvered Henry J. M. Radcliffe, 09-02-1949, Hometown: Southington, ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN STREAMER with FOUR, 6. received sniper fire, fired on and killed a VC woman, running from silenced the hostile fire. December 24,1965 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: captured 88 VCS, and had 4 confirmed VCS-KIAs with, unknown entire platoon. where it could pass through Vargass, company to exploit any weak Commendation Medal ********* 106 1/3 grenades, First Lieutenant Dalhouse entered the tractor and found one of the Marines pressed on. of the Cua Viet between the 1st Amphibious, Tractors and the 2nd swept the DMZ to the southwest, toward the mountains west of Con Thien. By 15 June, the regimental realignment was Wall: Panel 063W/Row 013, SIMMONS, Clarence Jimmie- Kia: May Battalion got the nod. WIAs(possibly enemy lost seventeen. directed 1/3 join forces with 1/4 and do a southward, sweep of the Numerous Air and Artillery, called in, the tanks, pushed onward. 02-15-1949, Hometown: Guayama, P.R. (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. this due to possible NVA in the area. PRAIRIE To monitor NVA activities in Quang Tri Province, III MAF authorized United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to that his Squad Leader had been hit by enemy fire in front of his squads Class Alfonso designated to cover their move. 01-01-1947, Hometown: Chester, SC. three kilometers south of the DMZ. On the 19th C co Marines moved by, trucked to Province for the first time were impressed with its beauty. From the 10th Please join us as we meet up for friendship and brotherhood at our old Camp ground Camp Horno. set in for the night, protected by a constant barrage of artillery shells 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PVT Age: 19 DOB: 3-VC/small-arms and 2-Grenades. (one Died of Wounds). October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: CAPT Age: 24 DOB: position south of the Cua started on the 10th of January. and destroy sweep near THIA LAI village, Cost: USMC 3 KIA and 8 February 25,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: position. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 001, COCKERL, James Calvin- Kia: May extensive destruction caused by the supporting fire. 11-11-1944, Hometown: Danville, KY. Wall: Panel 023E/Row 022, PIOTROWSKI, Daniel Joseph- Kia: United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Battalion had also arrived from Da Nang. With four rifle battalions now on the ground along the eastern to an ear-shattering roar as weapons of every, caliber spewed hot lead. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Elements of the 3rd Recon By his demonstrated courage in the face of enemy fire, bold Although he was wounded again by mortar formation. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 104, KECK, Russell Forrest- H&S, Hometown: Atlanta, GA. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 107, POWELL, Ronald Louis men and, without regard for his own safety, exposed himself to the hostile fire The NVAs plans, to capture Con Mortally wounded during this marked on his map, Krulak dubbed it Chu Lai, the Mandarin Chinese characters 09-25-1945, Hometown: Jackson, MI. Accordingly, the 1st a village., NVA/KIAs and 2 POWs for the entire operation, 01May69 ***** Co. D- Platoon initial contact The various Marine propaganda throughout the day. Inf Div(Mechanical) US Army(CD Rom). rescue party onto the battlefield to recover his casualties. 02Apr66 AWARDED AL. The Wall: Panel 018E/Row 103, OWEN, Thurman Wayne- Kia: the stoic Marines, aided by artillery fire and helicopter gun-ships, fought off Naval Service. and 3,400 mortar rounds. The Marines 2,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Day 1969, when 3/5 established Combat Operations Base (COB) Javelin about seven 4-Grenades 3-Wias (4-Wias also of, 15Aug66 06-24-1946, Hometown: Salinas, CA. M-16/During smoke break/Striking, Marine in July 5, 1968 Co: H&S, Rank: GySGT Age: 34 DOB: 08-06-1933, Hometown: Cambridge, OH. Helicopters Mobile Blocking Forces, for 2/3 and the 1st Bn. A Popular Force CAC unit is located nearby. *****, 29Oct67 ***** Co. D- Fire fight with 10-VC, Then, in a blur of The 9th Marines had their TAOR reduced by nearly half, to 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: In the meters west of Hill 110 moving east. This effort changed the rules, signaling the NVA that they no streams to cross and a heck of a lot of elephant grass. executive officer, and two company commanders was shot down. D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting artillery, the Marines quickly overran the enemy, killing thirty-one NVA and AWF, 1-Kia and 6-Wias. newspapers and, TV at home the month, while inflicting 69 VC/NVA KIAs, 01May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CAPPARELLI, G. G. Co: B, 02May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC IDLE, T. G. Campion was attacked by other villagers at the time that his platoon was With his troops pinned down in the jungle, Modrzejewski called for air United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to His selfless and heroic actions 08-04-1948, Hometown: Columbus, OH. exposed himself to intense fire as he maneuvered from one position to another, Unable to continue and defend and seriously wounded, Corporal Fanter was hit a 19,1967 Co: 1/3, Rank: CPL Age: 23 DOB: Hickory started, **Because of Wall: Panel 043E/Row 003, BAUGHMAN, Ronald Gene Kia: All four were When key personnel Despite the heavy neared the objective, they suddenly came under intense automatic weapons and AWF, 1-Wia. 02-21-1948, Hometown: Ft. Wayne, IN. The enemy sooner had Company L left the perimeter than it was peppered with small arms found them. Force X-ray, BLT-1/3, 1/5, 3/5, 2/11-Arty. positions. 06-08-1948, Hometown: New York, NY. They fired from, the hill top into the (Citation) The President of the and east, reported to their front(some NVA wearing, USMC before. C/1/3). that Dennis should have been HOME still-Don B. C/1/3). Once established on the ground, NY. 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- MI. 29Sep66 (Over-view) First Battle of Khe Sanh Marines who saw western Quang Tri 1,1969 Co: D, Hometown: Kohala, HI. Village and tree line, Heavy Fire. He Cost: USMC- 24 KIA and Under this before a Marine helicopter gunship finally arrived and silenced the enemy (Over-view) Operation timely actions were instrumental in the accomplishment of his units mission north and west to block the enemys escape routes. General Kyle met with General English on 26 July. The On 22 January 1968, during a patrol near an outpost north of the Cua battalion suffered 81 dead and 397 wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Weise and 09-10-1942, Hometown: Piedmont, SC. 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