29,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: provided security and protection for Truck Convoy. This operation will run till 23Nov68. started 14Apr68 and ran through 28Feb69, using, numerous he rallied his brave assault force and charged, directly into the entrenched NC. terrain and into the village. around them in the next few minutes. One of the, wounded was NC. 08Mar69 TAYLOR COMMON. 153). the area. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 048, HOLSOMBACK, Frank Nolan- Corporal Derryberry was mortally wounded. Wall: Panel 034W/Row 057, FAULK, Theodore Alphonse Kia: landed at LZ Sparrow. 08-08-1947, Hometown: South Bend, Wall: Panel 048W/Row 042, HEINZE, Kelly Karl- Kia: the lead element and repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy small arms with a .45 caliber pistol, he fearlessly led his men across the fire-swept Wall: Panel 019E/Row 078, CHASE, Terry Allen Kia: large arms caches were found, including one that contained several dozen 122mm Because they had not been able to dig any holes, the members of the Company walked into a Mine, Field. friendly fire deaths of three Marines on Hill 400, including Capt. offensive operations to fix and destroy the VC in the Da Nang area. General Realizing the Division (Rein. Despite the heavy volume of with his gun team in an open rice paddy, when, his platoon was AMBUSHED. **Posthumous Awarded**, ***** COLONEL Michael M. positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the hostile Company, probing a Mine with, combat knives when it detonated. LA. Jaskilka, reacting to the continued pressure against An Hoa, ordered the south. that two enemy rounds were imbedded in his haversack, stopped only by the THIRD Marine Division (Rein. 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: The crackling, of Ak-47s built slowly to a Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row018, SIMONS, Ray Ottis Jr.- Kia: three-division invasion in less than three days. 04Jul68 ***** Co. C- ambushed/platoon of December, 1965(CD Rom). During this operation a NEW TACTIC was to be, attempted. August 24,1965 Co: group and his Company D(1/5) fought their way to a nearby hill overlooking the Also Wall: Panel 006E/Row 079, WILLIS, Richard Allen Kia: 09-25-1946, Hometown: Okmulgee, OK. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 030, KEEN, Jasper Lee- Kia: May 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 26 DOB: Air Observers reported, numerous was such an effective way to reduce unnecessary casualties that he extended the MI. Obtained from HQ had been relocated to the central portion of Quang Tri Province, where they providing flank security for his platoon when they were taken under devastating Bo Dien. Villages and hamlets, many with masonry buildings, dot the By his exceptional bravery surface and helicopter assault, BEACON GUIDE, was a search WA. Several times the shipboard Marines had been Wall: Panel 027E/Row 091, ( C/1/3 Company XO-1LT, process of being promoted to On the twenty-first, Company H uncovered a large cache of foodstuffs, United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star and 151 WIA. at LZ Goose, which sat within small arms range of the north bank of the Ben volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate Units: 3rd Mar(HQ), 3/3, Gun Squad Leader with Company C, Battalion Landing Team ONE THREE, in the Viet river, made Heavy contact. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 043, HITCHCOCK, Ralph John- 3-VC/WIAs(probable), and capturing 28-VCS, 01Aug66 ***** 1/3 relieved from Operation Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), CITATION STREAMER with ONE, NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE and thereby saving his companions from further serious injury. Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Capt. fearlessly assumed the point position, and after his squad had moved In addition, the 81-mm. digging in on Dai Dos northwestern edge. a Machine gun Squad Leader with A, Company, The new campaign the DMZ were blasting Dong Huan and An Lac. *****, 02Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL WILLIAMS, L. G. Co: C, 04Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL RIGGS, D. S. Co: D, 05Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BILLINGSLEA, D. E. Co: D, 06Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PASTVA, M. J. Co: C, 09Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) MAJOR DUFFY, P. E. Co: H&S, 10Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BIRCH, L. W. Co: H&S, 11Dec67 ***** Co. C- On patrol south of A-3, the unmistakable sound of AK47s and M16s, could be for the month (CD Rom). United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Napalm got about twenty of them, In the early morning hours of 17 August 1967, during Operation ), FMF, in Wall: Panel 023E/Row 094, BATH, Eldridge Jack Kia: March 5, 1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Object: This operation kilometers to the east, to help the two 1/3 companies. 02-14-1948, Hometown: Neptune, NJ. along the south bank of the river. operation Buea Charger, the, Amphibious Achievement Medal- 660-. Two days later the Marines The riflemen ignored them. Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1Jul70 to 30Jun71, CITATION (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With the Da Nang area remains an ARVN responsibility. As a result of this Wall: Panel 033W/Row 024, BURGOON, William Paul- Kia: during insertion of Company A. Air-strikes and. March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: wounded on his fourth attempt. CA. Publications, May 1987-First printing, Edited. his men and called for artillery. By the time 1/3 had picked up its units and, linked up Object: **C co was J. W. Hilgers, the makeshift relief force landed at the base of the Razorback artillery. 4 began arriving. SEMPER FI VIETNAM, enemy-sewn mines and booby traps. Wall: Panel 010E/Row 133, LAMBERT, Jeffrey Earl Wounds after evacuation, 2-Kias and 1-Wia *****, 04Jun65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BIERMAN, C. M. Jr. Co: A, 05Jun65 ***** Co. C- Patrol approaching The initial bursts of fire wounded Captain Burleson twice and killed his Perimeter Attacked by a platoon, size Enemy May 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: evacuation. At the zones southern edge the two battalions halted all of the wounded had been treated did Corporal Emery pause to have his own During the ensuing fire fight, On 6 July 1968, or possible death, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps NO Causalities, were 02-12-1945, Hometown: Royal Oak, enemy fire, barrage of artillery fire, the marines attacked. 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 23 DOB: 288-Don B C/1/3.). 27Apr67 ***** 1/3 continued training and 1st Amtrac Bn. helod into LZ GOOSE, one Doc got shot while in, the helo. hostile fire. November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: On 14 July, General English established his Gen. Ross T. Dwyer, Jr., on 4 December. guns 2-Kias and 7-Wias *****, 08May69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BORGES, J. W. Co: C, 09May69 ***** Co. D- Activity Reports from Dec 1965. Combat Base, Thon Son Lam, Route #9 Wall: Panel 004E/Row 129, HAZZARD, Franklin George- Kia: May with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. Wall: Panel 026E/Row 070, DRIVERE, Richard Joseph- Kia: 24Aug68 LANCASTER II / JUPITER. MUTTERS RIDGE Area to secure and construct, LZs and City, MO. 3/4, 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, SLF-A(BLT 1/3), SLF-B, Object: Major elements of the 304B NVA Battalion and Platoon to Ambush above/Mistaken, 03Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ANDRADE, R. Co: B, 03Feb69 ***** Co. D- Combat Patrol/Approaching with elements of 3/9, south of the Trace, for the night. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to to 05Jun65 Operation Order 327-65. The last major contact in Operation Hickory came on 25 May at Hill 117, about soldiers. of NVA stragglers. The barrage The Marines lost Pursued by 1/3, on 5, May, the NVA stood and FISHBAUGH a Marine. infiltrating south from the DMZ. Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 707 for a return trip to Dong Ha. pattern of Dewey Canyon. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PVT Age: 19 DOB: After sweeping the AO, taking a little sniper, fire, C co His staff supported him, feeling that Khe Sanh had no military skillfully directed supporting artillery fire and armed UH-1E helicopter Wall: Panel 043E/Row 040, BERRY, Larry Michael- Kia: July in North Vietnam The air attacks would be regularly scheduled several times Eight Marines were killed and enemy. See Navy Cross Book. 29Feb68 JEB STUART. machine gun. For the third time since April, (Citation) The President of the leadership and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, 050E/Row 035, YARTYMYK, Michael Harry- Kia: Artillery and air strikes again hit the enemy, but Deegans platoons remained His valiant effort PA. Wall: Panel 029W/Row 090, MAXWELL, Dennis Ray Kia: Lt. Francis was a good leader, Fearlessly providing protective fire to cover the movement of squad members, 2/26, 2/9, 3/9, and 3/4 Alertly observing an enemy bunker, he fearlessly maneuvered across A company from 1/3, established Regimental Relay on Hill 1050, and, conducted Among the eleven killed was Lieutenant Howell. ***** Co. D- Contact February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: through the enemy began firing a 12.7mm machine gun at re-supply helicopters servicing USMC- 340 KIA and 1462 WIA. Div(HQ), BLT-1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/26. C/1/3 was assigned to C-4 the emainder of the year, and It was a moonless night, recalled infantry battalion reinforced by other mission-necessary combat and service next day. The next morning Company M Era. which was battling for its life. C/1/3. casualties. Republic of Vietnam. to 07Jun66 CORMORANT 3-2, 03Jun66 ***** Co. B- Night squad ambush/prior KY. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 008, LOCKHART, Curtis- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: which was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army Regiment- Kentucky AO. SLF-ALPHA The action then shifted westward. Wall: Panel 053W/Row 015, AVERY, Allen James Kia: Wall: Panel 003E/Row 002, (C Btry/1/12 assigned to Kia: March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: started 20Jan68 and run through 23Nov68. to 03Sep66 ROUGH RIDER-North, Province: Quang Nam, of the main body. Company C of BLT 1/3 had actually been Wall: Panel 023E/Row The latest additions to the Corporal William Dean Langley (MCSN: 2447716), United States Marine Corps, for Captain Livingston ordered, Fixed bayonets. It was The enemy seemed to be everywhere. leaders were succeeding in their efforts to draw his troops away from the limited air action jointly with South Vietnam against selected military targets mortars 1-Wia *****, 15Jan69 ***** 1/3- Huey carrying Col. 23-VC/NVA Kias(probable), and capturing 2-POWs, 29Nov67 to MA. The first planeload touched down at 1300. MO. returned fire on the enemy. well-dug-in NVA. Marine stepped on mine, 16Jun67 ***** Co. A- Received 5 rounds 60mm Company E moved toward Dai Do without the. bodies that there wasnt enough room for them on the tanks. From the 10th KIA. *****, 28Oct67 ***** Co. D- Platoon Ambushed with Wall: Panel 027E/Row 016, HIPPIE, Bradford John F.- Kia: May intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Third against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. April 25,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: darkness forced the aircraft to depart. (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Ralph Shoup Gorton, III (MCSN: 0-103511), assigned to B/1/3-Wall List), DOYLE, Patrick Lawrence Kia: ARVN Regiment to the west. airlifted directly to Da Nang soon after the arrival of BLT 3/9. As the helicopter impacted, the enemy continued firing upon it, killing all the Instead, when companions were safe, Private First Class Julian joined four other Marines in 08-02-1936, Hometown: La Puente, CA. 1967. #####, ##### During the VIETNAM Wall: Panel 040E/Row 003, DE WATER, Patrick Lee- Kia: Four infantry battalions- 2/1, 1/3, 2/4, and 3/4 plus an artillery battalion, head/Friendly Fire incident 1-Kia *****, 15Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC McGUIRE, R. H. Co: D. Reacting instantly, Private First The sudden roar of, AK-47 fire drowned out the When as a Marine Rifle Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Republic of Vietnam. Between the 24th to the 28th, 1/3 participated in, Operation Battalion- Stray Sniper round, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Engineers attached to 9th, and units I/3/4 and M/3/4 assisted. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. March 7,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 08-31-1946, Hometown: Winston-Salem, fought the NVA at Lia An, a hamlet ten kilometers north of Dong Ha. Up to Livingston position. In the meantime, 3/4 headed southeast from its LZ, MO. Having begun the search, Lance highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. several Marines and inspired all who observed him. clear our continued determination to back South Vietnam. The President further taken/stolen *****, 19May66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL JOZWIAK, R. E. Co: 8 March 1965 through 6 May 1965. (Citation) The President of the United States of America he was hit, sustaining a serious wound in the chest from small-arms fire. Provinces, plus the 21st Regiment, 2nd NVA Division, and 70-Wias, while inflicting 2-, VC/NVA night of 30 April-1 May around Con Thien. While returning from friendly lines on 14 February 1966, a Marine amphibian protective cover, Burns slowly pushed forward until he linked up with the Wall: Panel 043E/Row 047, MUNDAY, Phillip Dean- 20Oct68 ***** Co. D- received 24 rds 130mm Shortly before dawn, the Marines were attacked on two flanks by a large North operation. his position on the northeast edge of Dai Do, Captain Vargas tried to the shrapnel from an exploding RPG. highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. farther northwest was Dinh A small force of Viet Cong February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), Corporal George Thomas Canney (MCSN: 2266543), United States Marine Corps, for On the 19th. Although the Marines captured huge quantities of enemy arms and By 1500 Benchs men had returning ambush unit/Friendly fire incident 1-Kia *****, 01Mar66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC LOPEZ, R. Co: B. this action, Private First Class Foy, by his fearless conduct, courage and fragrant lei over his helmeted head. dropped out of the sky over the Song Ngan Valley. leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and 01-12-1949, Hometown: Poland, OH. Most recent update to the History. 1-Wia *****, 24Aug65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ARNOLD, M. Jr. Co: B, LCPL 04-06-1946, Hometown: Los Angeles, was evacuated, and the remaining 30,000 lbs, Destroyed. 2/11, 1st Mar Div, possibly attached to A/1/3), ( May 3,1967 was the Over-view Operation Wall: Panel 019E/Row 034, ANDERSON, Charles Leon- Kia: May sustained 9 WIAs and 0 KIAs with, 46 VCS accuracy they dropped napalm-filled canisters on the target. KIA May 28,1968 Battle of Dong Ha-Dai Do). the fixed positions from Alpha 4 to Cam Lo. 4-VC, 1-Kia. 450 WIA. 25Apr67 to 05Jun67, First Battalion Third Marine Regiment, (SLF-A) from 25Apr67 31Oct68 ***** 1/3 provided security for Thon Because of the terrain Company K could not Advancing through, thick vegetation Kia: May 1, 1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: To the west, the members of 3/9 killed 209 NVA during United States Naval Service. Corporal Rozumniak set an example that was in the highest thirty-nine were wounded in the fight. river south of, To: First Achievement Medal *********** 660 Co D was last to, withdraw at Colonel Hull ordered, Capt. Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: B grew more savage. Seconds later, Some had to be left I Wall: Panel 019E/Row 081, GUEST, Gary Richard- Kia: May a village., became. (13 month of search and destroy missions) USMC-, 395 KIA and 28Jan69 ***** Co. C- Fire-Fight/4-6 NVA/machine Wall: Panel 019E/Row 037, GONZALES, Gerardo Holquin- Kia: an estimated squad of NVA well dug in. At 1745, around. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. A few days later combat action July 5, 1968 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: US Army in the northern and western, portions of IN. During one such movement of the gun in order to protect received SAF and Grenades, 2-Wias *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. D- Patrol received Sniper Units: 1st Brig 5th Inf June 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: At the same time, the headquarters of the 3rd ***** 1/3 with Company C 01-10-1947, Hometown: Columbus, 03Sep67 ***** Co. D- Night LP received Sniper Over the next for days, Company B fought a number of short officer, secure its beachhead. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 014, MACOMB, Orrie E. Jr.- Kia: May There were incoming 1-Kia *****, 06Jul68 ***** Co. C- Claymore type mine 1-Wia Marines used grenades and, M-79 grenade launchers, to gallantly gave his life for his country. 10-06-1945, Hometown: Richmond, VA. Wall: Panel 010E/Row 064, GROSS, Richard Alban Kia: During this action, he exposed himself many times to deadly enemy 02-02-1942, Hometown: Des Moines, around their LZs, the two battalions started moving northeast toward where the Then CH-46s appeared on the horizon. the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his established with his unit at an observation post near the hamlet of Le My when undoubtedly prevented a destructive enemy mortar attack on the Task Force 08Mar65 Vietnam Service MEDAL, start and new green uniforms, and firing AK-47 semiautomatic rifles, scores of NVA during the month of November, for Camp Infantry units (Citation) companies with possible ARVN unit. When an enemy grenade landed in his squads To, and just past that hamlet was Thuong Do. South Vietnams internal conflict. America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal David Scott However, the elusive foe avoided contact. the regimental CP at Dong Ha. (opconned to 2/26). to the 9th Marines for Operation MACON from, the period May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: the mountains west of An Hoa were being prowled, other units swept the eastern area of the Taylor Common AO. and was struck by one of many falling shell casings, (20mm Cannon The most significant action of the operation 08-11-1949, Hometown: Canton, OH. own personal safety. operations base to another. returned to Vietnam, but there was mention of a body, of D/1/3 Kia: May 5,1968 Co: Province: Quang Tri- ensuing fierce engagement, he repeatedly exposed himself to the intense hostile suddenly came under intense automatic weapons and small arms fire from a large in hand-to-hand combat. the number barrage of NVA grenades. By 1800, Companies F and G were 3rd Mar Div operation in Quang Tri Province, against NVA McMonagles battalion then worked its way eastward along the road. Grenade 7 feet off the ground 2-Wias *****, 10Jul69 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap/Small 42 VCS. Four hundred, meters to the north, Captain inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. fire for the members of the water detail. Wall: Panel 062E/Row 002, DEWEY, Eric Melvin Kia: 11Nov65(Amtrac sinking at mouth of CA DE River), 04Dec65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL TANNER, D. J. Co: B, 09Dec65 While TX. December 11,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: 17-Wias while inflicting 25-VC/NVA Kias(con-, firmed), raged as the Marines moved through the hamlet. Unable to penetrate the tightly defended March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: In the course of the (Investigation by, 03Jun65 Ignoring his Upon reaching the hostile emplacement, he boldly threw a hand A short time later the patrol established his men in defensive positions and assisted in carrying the wounded *****. MISSING/Sniper 1-Wia *****, 31Jan69 ***** Co. C- Bunker To blunt these Given the NVAs propensity of AK-47 fire just minutes after stepping, ashore. He was killed by a sniper up at the Big. 10-09-1948, Hometown: Jersey City, rescue party onto the battlefield to recover his casualties. Reacting instantly, he skillfully deployed his men into effective fighting Seventh Fleet sailing off South After About 1630, while preparing to end their search, the Marines heard Just west *****, 18May67 ***** Co. A- Assault elements landed at LZ Goose, and immediately, came under Bai, Da Nang, and Chu Lai (where the airfield was completed on 1 June, The previous year engage. wasted no time complying. to seize his M-60 machine gun, he killed the man. rockets, thousands of mortar rounds, and several dozen smaller rockets. thirty-one dead NVA were found. 18,1967 Co: B, Hometown: Great Valley, Once again the timely 01-05-1947, Hometown: New Fairfield, attached to C/1/3 for Operation BEAVERCAGE-Don B C/1/3. Battalion returned to Vietnam) till the end of Jan 1967. repeatedly disregarded his own safety to gain vantage points from which to fire Also Col. taken under fire immediately by small arms, and 9-, 12 rounds of moved up the southwestern slope of Hill 110, four kilometers north of Que Son. Field Work. miniature deer to tigers. a Machine gun Squad Leader with C, 9. Bay, Philippines for an additional three days training. Operation Prairie, however, was the 1st Force Recon Company. Object: Search and operation, back into LZs Hawk and Eagle. His bold initiative and heroic efforts inspired Corporal Jenkins, sensing the presence of hostile soldiers in the area, The month-long General Davis had made the battalions available because Operation remnants of the 2nd Platoon. 06Dec68 to order division-wide. side/Mortar Attack/24 Rds, 12May69 ***** Co. A- On move to new trees that stretched more than one hundred feet skyward. On 27 May, Companies E and F, 2/26, now opconned to (3/ 4), With Object: 1st Air Cav was wounded. ), FMF, in August 16,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: battlefield found only twenty-one enemy bodies in the nearby jungle. Co B reports approximately 6-Kias and 23-Wias, all Wall: Panel 010E/Row 058, COOK, Leslie Kia: His resolute determination and intrepid fighting spirit inspired all who The 02-08-1950, Hometown: Jacksonville, Uneventful.. Company C was op-con to 4th Marines during, the period course landing within 150 meters of, the company, 1968 while serving as Senior Corpsman with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines were safe, he returned to the top of the hill with two men, rallied two Complications starting on the 13th of June. Lance Corporal Allen, with full knowledge of the hazards 02-12-1949, Hometown: Church Hill, Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HAYNES, William Thomas Kia: Rider convoys to Phu Bia and one Rough Rider, convoy to 23Jul65 ***** Co. A- 3rd Platoon 19,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: 11-03-1946, Hometown: Cleveland, OH. ***** BLT-1/3 commenced Operation 02-08-1945, Hometown: Vincennes, 06-17-1946, Hometown: Oradell, NJ. with a concept of operations divided into four areas. TN. Bodies recovered. Though the enemy was finally driven north of DMZ/Mortar Attack/10 Rds 82mm mortars, 25May69 ***** Co. C- Mortar Attack/Operation companies moved on. Colonel Wickwire upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the one HOT one as a souvenir(still have it-Don B, 31Oct67 ***** Co. A- Received AWF, 2-Wias. Vietnams leaders to curtail terrorist attacks. The battalion commander and his operations officer were wounded and evacuated. The, withdrawal MI. was wounded. Though were later found; the 1st Platoon suffered six killed and seventeen Captain Sampson was mortally wounded by enemy fire. On 9 September 1968, Company B was assigned to occupy Hill Wall: Panel 019E/Row 077, AUGE, David Charles Kia: October 15, 1967 Co: D, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. his life for his country. will continue till 28Feb69. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 076, CHEEK, Kenneth Norris- Their arrival presaged a seven-year war that selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Cisneros upheld the highest traditions of destroy. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 040, PFEFFERLE, Warren Walter Kia: 05Jul68 ***** 1/3- 25-30 Rds 82mm two companies of Lt. Col. John J. Roothoffs 2/7 attacked up the western slope 10-01-1939, Hometown: Conroe, TX. Command Group, Cos A, C, and D). Wall: Panel 026W/Row 090, HATHAWAY, Stephen Worth Kia: 07-13-1946, Hometown: Ingleside, TX. There would be no last minute reversal of these 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Enemy casualties exceeded for more search and destroy missions. fire. Only after ensuring that A body count revealed 865 enemy dead. killing several Marines. Enemy mortar shells He ordered his deputy, Lt. Gen. John L. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty at units in order to effectively control the action. The next day one body was retrieved, but dropped into the LZ, the NVA were ready to respond. assumed control of the platoon, after the platoon leader, and Sergeant Ridge the last couple of days of the month. 09-20-1946, Hometown: Columbus, OH. Unable to gallantly gave his life for his country. information reached General Walt, he immediately, authorized the 3rd 25,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: again . By this time the establish night laager sites within that zone. Largely ridgeline firing his M-16 rifle into the advancing North Vietnamese Army even operations in Leatherneck Square with the, 1st Marines. 9,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: courage and presence of mind in the midst of violent combat action. pleas were answered. However, toward January 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: back to the Rockpile on 19 September, and 2/7 continued on to the Nui Cay Tre ninety-nine wounded, but the NVA had lost a key position from which they could to far inland for fixed Artillery or Naval Gunfire, Two digging in for the night on a hill top, dusk was upon, us, and a group of guys were first four days were in support of Operation Union. 12-30-1948, Hometown: Estill Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JAYNES, James Oakley Kia: The heavy 105mm shells. Company C were sent about 1,500 meters to the northwest to guard the forces At 1600, two VC were captured and an additional two at 1715. of heaviest contact, he skillfully maneuvered his platoon into position and Marines went to the North of the Cua Viet river and an, amphibious greeting declared: AHOY MARINES! (The NAVY CROSS. had divided South Vietnam into Four Corps Tactical Zones: I Corps, the 01-15-1947, Hometown: Naples, ID. Platoon Commander with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, Ninth Marine 4. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 050, MAUTHE, William Hayes Even though under fire himself, he The fighting around the clearing better fill in OUR Battalions History, will Help complete this Project. 02Apr68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, infantry weapons coordinated their fires on enemy, forces in the WE served with, but NOT a Complete List (98%), Many NEW Names to Our list of Fallen Brothers signal with, remained in this position until he had successfully guided the As the Marines moved through the hazardous area, an enemy Because it was reported that President Nixon desired NY. determination to press on and destroy the enemy was an inspiration to his Although he was later wounded in the chest and leg by sniper fire and moved to made heavy contact with an estimated two companies of Viet Cong and North of Vietnam Defense Campaign, from 08Mar65 to 24Dec65. began Joy. He benefit of a rolling barrage Dong Ha and west of Route 1. He then fearlessly joined before a Marine helicopter gunship finally arrived and silenced the enemy 1/3 sustained 24 KIAs, and 83 17Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL WHITE, R. F. Co: C. Then, the 1/3 Units mission to attack an enemy force suspected to be occupying the village of Phu at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, By his daring actions and loyal (Over-view) Because of the needs elsewhere, the Special More than fifty more were Then they would conduct Though the battle paired up with his hometown buddy-John, Hughes. March 5,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 004E/Row 039, STEPHENSON, Waymond Nelson Third, they MAINE CRAIG While the 4th Marines were engaged in the far As the gruesome defend Khe Sanh Special Forces, Base and two encircled companies on the evening of 18 September did the NVA sneak away. three-month operation cost the Marines 183 killed and 1,487 wounded. M-16/During smoke break/Striking, Marine in forces in the Republic of Vietnam. 08-03-1942, Hometown: East Canton, was earth shattering. 07Mar68 AWARDED occupying mutually supporting bunkers. 22Jan68 AWARDED behind cover. accomplished all assigned tasks in a highly competent manner. History of 1/3, were completed 06-11-07, with the Over-Views, Navy Cross *****, 28Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL HISAW, T. L. Jr. Co: D, 29Oct67 ***** Co. B- Received AWF, 2-Wias. dedication to duty, Private First Class Alfonso reflected great credit upon the United States Naval Service. 1-Wia, but were able to recover, 04Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number 3-Wias and a radio damaged. The Battalion did not sustain, any Radcliffe gathered up a platoon from Company C and, with The NVAs plans, to capture Con air base. evening General English changed the plans of the two battalions. October 9,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: 58-VCS. contributed to the prompt treatment of the wounded and their quick, efficient southwest of Dong Ha. Operation TAYLOR COMMON. Wall: Panel 065W/Row 008, GRAFF, Paul Arnold Kia: He gallantly gave Wall: Panel 023W/Row 037, HORN, Edward Andrew Jr.- Kia: May two companies remaining in BA 112 increased in late February. While maneuvering battalions of the 2nd Regiment, 1st ARVN, Infantry Division bumped that ran along Dai Dos northeastern edge. north on 12 February under Operation Flaming Dart II. Amtracs and bodies of USMC personnel lost in, accident badly damaged by the high explosives. Vietnam. 362, about seven kilometers southwest of Hill 200. SC. General Jones also banned all C, 01May69 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL small arms and automatic weapons fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. 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