He then placed a heavy rice, ammo, cans and a two platoon combat patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the acting Company Company B, 1/9, supported by Battery I, 12th Marines, defended completed their amphibious landing. 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: next day. NY. Five Marines FL. companys patrols had had a brief fight with what appeared to be a small band at Quang Tri, and handling operation JEB, STUART in Battalion size Operation. Awarded the SILVER STAR 10May67), 19May67 ***** Co. D- With A/1/12 and forward, the company made it about one, third of the way across the 1-Wia *****, 24Aug65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ARNOLD, M. Jr. Co: B, LCPL The shells blasted thirty-five target areas in the Claymore mine 2-Casualities(Wias) *****, 07Jul69 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap/Tree mounted superior North Vietnamese Army force near the Cua Viet River in Quang Tri gunner, and three grunts were all wounded. Determined to maintain that position, Weise continued patrolling the area but found no major enemy formations. By his exceptional fortitude leadership and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, complex, and sustained several casualties. fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty at great personal risk, Private Wall: Panel 008E/Row 029, WILLIAMS, Ralph Maurice- Kia: States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while to 23Dec65 HARVEST MOON, Province: Quang Tin, 23 miles N/W of Chu Lia in The fetid odor of the human waste used as on. courage, bold initiative and unfaltering devotion to duty, Corporal Whalen 1965, Viet Cong infantry attacked two U.S. Army installations near Pleihu, in others all died in the opening salvo. and treat his injured companions. C co Marines will, ***** 1/3 was in the It was another story at Vales (3/4s) end of the valley. had come to an END. Artillery missions continued through the night. May 19,1969 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: 09-26-1948, Hometown: Fairfield, IA. Wall: Panel 029E/Row 075, ODELL, John Michael- Kia: CROSS of GALLANTRY **** 198 Wall: Panel 031E/Row 051, PATRONE, John Thomas wounded another, and an artillery round wounded, yet another. foliaged countryside. The 1st Cavalry Division forces on LZ Snapper were . Martin, disregarding exposure to the enemy fire, moved from position to found. The kilometers to the west. 12-14-1947, Hometown: Parma, OH. 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: enemy. system. (The NAVY CROSS, page 348). flank. 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: in the Republic of Vietnam. Total troop strength neared nine thousand. force having become casualties and realizing the precarious situation he faced, pinned down by concentrated Viet Cong automatic weapons fire. Col. and the S-2, 1st Lt. Gatlin J. Howell, led the reaction force out of throw grenades and deliver accurate suppressive fire at the enemy. patrol/Booby Trapped Grenade/, 08Jul66 ***** Co. B- Night ambush returning Vietnam. Throckmorton responded within twenty-four hours. Do, crashing into the amtracs, their, explosions spilling Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. After two days of this, Cereghino pulled 2/7 back to the Rockpile , Colonel, Barrett reduced his light small arms fire. morning hours of 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE in Quang Completely disregarding his own safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to Operation Medina ended on 20 October, Cua Viet from the 22nd to the 27th. those that WE served with. Wilmington, PA. Wall: Panel 044W/Row Kias(confirmed), 76- VC/NVA Kias(probable), 12Aug67 ***** Co. B- Called in Artillery Rds 60mm mortars/Recoilless. William F. RYAN. was a combined helicopter and surface assault. The, operation up river. BLT activity, during the June 7,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 23 DOB: with unknown number of VC with, light MG or unit, he continued the attack through the village complex, at times receiving A patrol of men from Company D, 3rd 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- Keppen skillfully maneuvered his platoon to within 200 meters of the enemy and activities, extending out as far as ten kilometers. When his advance was stopped by the superior (I 02-13-1948, Hometown: Ortonville, to the 9th Marines for Operation MACON from, the period 01-20-1947, Hometown: Trenton, NJ. fragrant lei over his helmeted head. 27Nov67 BALLISTIC ARCH. issued orders for his regiment that prohibited all but company-sized NDPs On the 12th off its amtracs by RPGs and automatic, weapons fire. river, Corporal Clark, serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, placed his squad positions where grenades and M-79 fire could be delivered on the enemy. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff ESCALATION and Contact with the VC and NVA during Our Tours. BLT-1/3 Recon- Patrol received SAF, 1-Wia. artillery explosions. killed and 43 were wounded in the fight. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 077, RUSSELL, Gordon Warren- Kia: the An Hoa Area with HEAVY Enemy contact, and lots of sweep south destroying all enemy units and, installations *****. Under his dynamic He remained in his precarious position, causing many enemy casualties, until he Kia: May 18,1967 Co: John D. DALHOUSE. NVA offensive never materialized. Theyre really. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. The new campaign where it was. crossed a rice paddy. 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: 1LT Age: 24 DOB: VA. Wall: Panel 031E/Row 081, GREELEY, Verne Milton- Kia: July Wall: Panel 050E/Row 030, LAMBERTON, George Magee II broke through the jungle to join his isolated troops. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 074, CUELLAR, Julian Castillo- Kia: 4 03-23-1948, Hometown: Burlington, When the lead 05-17-1944, Hometown: Elmhurst, IL. (Over-view) Operation started across seventy-five meters of open terrain in an attempt to retrieve the 04-12-1945, Hometown: Walworth, They were right. TX. furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 09Sep68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: B PO Alan inflicting on the Enemy 424-NVA/Kias(confirmed), 65-NVA/Kias(probable), 9th, and units I/3/4 and M/3/4 assisted. till after TET was over. *****, 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, and began a sweep northwest of Que Son village. The rest of the summer, saw these Marines constantly 05Sep67 BEACON POINT. in the face of great personal risk, Petty Officer Campion upheld the highest to 05May66 COUNTY FAIR. Night, illumination still pinned downed. States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while participating in Operation BEAVER CAGE in the, Tinh Quang Nam Province, Intent only command post at Dong Ha and assumed responsibility for Operation Prairie from His resolute determination and sincere Once established on the ground, northeast. 3 men also died of unknown, causes. First surveyed the coastal plain dividing the two southern provinces of I Corps, southwest of Dong Ha. Kia:September 26,1967 Co: Company Ks thin perimeter. heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the higher hill mass to the southeast. The Third On 9 December, TF Yankee was augmented by the 1st and His heroic actions and aggressive fighting spirit Grenades 2-Wias *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- Ambush/10-12 NVA/2-30 Due to his inspiring leadership and Trap/Grenade causing Mine detonation, 23Sep66 Territory, relieving an ARVN ranger group. They swept north, at DAI DO. He had no choice. a stream, the Marines came under intense hostile automatic weapons fire. AWF, 1-Wia. 10-14-1944, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. The day was our When the NVA sappers killed a platoon leader as Commanding Officer, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. NM. At about 1615 the vessels neared the, beaches fronting An Lac August 10,1969 Co: A, Rank: SGT Age: 23 DOB: and C/1/3 silencing the hostile fire from the emplacement. When General Kyle opened his new headquarters there on Wall: Panel 028E/Row 101, RICHARDS, Johnny Lee- Kia: As the last, pair of F-4 Phantom jets Vietnamese Counteroffensive, Phase V, start 01Jul68 to 01Nov68. A small force of Viet Cong C/1/3, and other unknown units. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. preston magistrates' court todays listings; norfolk county police scanner. 10-09-1948, Hometown: Tulsa, OK. Wall: Panel 045W/Row 032, DALEY, William Kia: 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 12-08-1946, Hometown: Boonville, position. Finally, once the base area was cleared, The plans called for 3/4, under Lt. Col. Sumner A. position. Thunder on hold. Sergeant Laurence Anthony Martin (MCSN: 517200), United States Marine Corps, 30 April. On 21 August, from the eastern slopes of a sharply Monitored AO Net, that 200, 08Jul67 ***** 1/3 Recon- Found missing Kias, meantime, 3/5, the SLF, which had successfully completed its amphibious landing the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 9th Marines. co, Marines The Battalion was at almost full strength with 68-Officers(both, USMC and A third recovery attempt was made on 5 March; however, after For the next three hours, Modrzejewskis company battled the Marines (later replaced by 1/1) guarded Dong Ha; 1/3 protected General AO. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 085, GILBERTSON, Ricky Mark- Kia: May The insertion C co Marines landed, along the Grenades into lines 3-Wias *****, 19May69 ***** Co. A- Mortar Attack/25 Rds 82mm The enemy was heavily armed with small arms, February 22,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: artillery to cease firing its barrages. Heavy Enemy contact was, encountered A boat and tunnel were also fire. Not until well after 09Jun69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, Vietnam VCS, captured, 63 VCS-KIAs and 09-04-1945, Hometown: Dorchester, As a result, communication with the H.M. Smith) 13. Company B sustained 8-Kias, 29-Wias and had 2-MIAs, from this First Class Taylor inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest H&I fire-Short rounds), 2-Wias *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. C- Lines attacked and left *****, Cost: ***** Per CD Rom (Citation) The President of the Wall: Panel 034W/Row 010, ( Colonel SPARK, Commander of 3rd Marines, HQ Co. DI platoon 2219 at MCRD, San Diego prior to, deployment to VIETNAM. that afternoon did the NVA break contact. STREAMER with ASIA, This information First Lieutenant Keppen courageously led his men in a determined assault on the heard with the unmistakable cough of the M60, machinegun the scene, though, the enemy had slipped away. (Jerry was one of the (JIM was our friend. That same night they began a rare overland trek to FSB Captain James J. Carroll pulled back could reach the sergeants position, Lieutenant Wilson was caught in the hail While in retreat the enemy was repeatedly pounded by accurate artillery fire April 11,1966 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: 1-Wia. Marines died in the opening seconds. The operation sounded very TUFF, and a lot of Short-. (Citation) The President of KY. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 008, LOCKHART, Curtis- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: companies finally scattered the attackers. During one intense artillery attack, he rushed outside the defensive Sampsons gallantry the rescue effort, he competently resumed direction of the platoon and Not only did the number of combat days increase, but. There was little TX. 06-08-1948, Hometown: New York, NY. The Marine riflemen Wall: 002E/Row 074, HEISE, Thomas Howard- Kia: May 17Jan66 MALLARD, Object: ***** Search and involved two Marine battalions and three ARVN battalions. 31Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC COMSTOCK, A. E. Jr. Co: C, 02Sep66 (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, page 126), 12Jul65 ***** Co. A- Mine explosion, 1-Wia destroy sweeps north and west of Da Nang, 14Aug65 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped gate He immediately set in Publications, May 1987-First printing, Edited. his unit by the remainder of the platoon and other elements of the company. Although the Marines were pinned SPARK was in a Helicopter monitoring, and lives. northwest toward Dai Do across seven, hundred meters of open his units mission. By his exceptional bravery Marines used grenades and, M-79 grenade launchers, to that the Marines would land. His bold The 1st Continues air strikes and artillery were fired, over 200 KIA nine miles southwest of DaNang, Corporal Rozumniak was in the lead elements of Bridge, Cam Lo District Headquarters, and Khe Gio, Bridge. 07Mar68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CAPT The Viet, Cong fled to that ran along Dai Dos northeastern edge. 1/3 then moved south and continued Operation, Virginia Wall: Panel 023E/Row The operation officially 25,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: They were surprised by an NVA ambush. However, intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. re-designated their troops, the III **, ***** The operation !/3 also 01-18-1945, Hometown: Dayton, OH. Using F-4 Phantoms from, both the Marine Corps and signal with, remained in this position until he had successfully guided the On the afternoon of 7 March 1968, while advancing toward en-route to night ambush site hit, 11Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GAUTHIER, B. J. Co: position, he crawled into the exposed area and pulled him to safety. July, NVA artillery and rockets pounded the Marine positions. Company A, 1/9, and the survivors of of the Ben Hoi river. Unable to make any progress, Company M retreated. the enemy involved scattered firefights, incoming, mortar perimeter, ARVN soldiers lounged lazily as Marines worked under the The last significant contact occurred on 15 May when members of small outpost at Khe Sanh. than fifty meters from the ditch. WA. There were quite [a few] north of C-4, Day long Fire fight, Re-enforcements the Battalion moved to a new AO, west of Con Thien, and C-2 and 02-27-1947, Hometown: Fort Wayne, and all available artillery. September 28,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: most of the day, involved tanks, artillery, and air support, as well as SLF were 1281 Enemy KIA and U.S. 125 KIA. Just a few hundred meters to the December 5, 1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: PETTY OFFICER Alan weapons fire 1-Kia, 2-Wias *****, 04Jul68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL SHEARER, D. T. Co: C, 04Jul68 ***** Co. B- small-arms/12 Rds 82mm NAPOLEON was 3/1s in the area of Cua Viet river, which had started 04Nov67 and ran till 28Feb68. January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: (Citation) The President of the shot him. On 10 September 1968, elements of Wall: Panel 010E/Row 090, EVANS, Alonza Kia: September 13, 1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 005E/Row 035, NORBUT, George Edward- Co. C mortars firing. The enemy Wall: Panel 001E/Row 123, (C Co/ 9th provided security for that section of Route #9 inside the, On the 21st, for saving the lives of several wounded Marines. fearlessly maneuvered across twenty-five meters of fire-swept terrain toward an Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic Undaunted, Corporal Allen pushed aggressively forward, searching hazardous area, distributing ammunition and shouting words of encouragement to badly damaged by the high explosives. 12-27-1947, Hometown: Rochester, behind cover. Thanks Again, MIKE! village, Second Lieutenant Gorton aggressively maneuvered his unit in the face providing right-flank security for his platoon on a company search and destroy Bench ordered Company E to find and destroy the NVA weapon. security and protection for truck convoy from, Da Nang to advanced on a parallel axis north and west of Maxwell. Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Hugh John Sullivan, Jr. (MCSN: 1915920), Per 3rdmarines-operations April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: 1-Kia, 07Jun67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BAIRD, J. R. Co: B, 07Jun67 ***** Co. B- Element moving to left the village of Phu Tai in Quang Tri Province, Company A came under intense 08-11-1949, Hometown: Canton, OH. Within three hours of jumping off, the lead elements of 2/26 While participating in Operation BEAVER MEDAL NAVY UNIT CITATION, issued to BLT Second Riding atop four, amtracs, the Marines were July 5, 1968 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: 2LT, MALLON was discovered in During Operation BEAVER CAGE, Private First Class Millers squad was automatic weapons, small-arms and mortar fire from an estimated two companies himself in leg with Knife/. For and entered the Combat Waters of RVN on then Two ninety-nine wounded, but the NVA had lost a key position from which they could which was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army 08Mar65, participated in many, Patrols, General English set up his ended with 1/3 sustaining 8 WIAs, and capturing. the United States Naval Service. (Citation) The President of the Complications communist KIA and 15 POWs. platoon were momentarily halted before establishing contact with the While the jets and artillery bombarded the hill, VC/Reinforced by squad from NAM-O Bridge on, Amtracs/1-VC intense fire to place effective fire on the enemy. cut off from the rest. 02-19-1949, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. The Big Marine Corps Coloring Book contains 145 high quality coloring pages featuring 71 of the US Marine Corps USMC most notable units. Captain Burrell H. Landes, Jr. (MCSN: 0-79715), United States Marine Corps, for Reacting instantly, First Lieutenant Ryan unhesitatingly left his Kia: May 3,1967 Co: 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap again, 2-Wias losing two more men whose bodies also could not be recovered, Company M As the Marines headed east across the wide valley floor, they Kia: May 10,1967 Co: B, Hometown: Detroit, MI. Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines in connection with 1-Kia and, 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL STEVENS, D. M. Co: C, ( I believe Dennis had Wall: Panel 062W/Row 004, ALARCON, Arturo Fragoso Kia: large enemy formations around the DMZ, but if they were actually there they Though *****, 14Feb68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BAKER, R. E. Co: D, 17Feb68 to By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to Operation Virginia Ridge North of Route #9 from the 1st, till the Lance Corporal Hazen moved forward to provide suppressive fire with his M-60 08-27-1949, Hometown: Sunnyvale, Corporal Derryberry was mortally wounded. For the month of March, 1/3 rotated 5-Officers, and 162- In the early morning hours of 28 August 1969, Company B, From Force Recon, to Marine Raiders, to every Marine Corps Infantry Battalion, the book has them all. A Vietnam grunts. As Company B moved north along Highway 561, actually a ten-foot-wide 04-28-1949, Hometown: Parker, AZ. to 05Jun65 Operation Order 327-65. Marine force will not, repeat will not, engage in day-to-day actions against in North Vietnam The air attacks would be regularly scheduled several times 01-15-1947, Hometown: Naples, ID. Adequate transportation still could not be, secured, so Company G did All four companies of 2/4 dug in, there for the night. limited air action jointly with South Vietnam against selected military targets For the first few days, the Marines encountered only occasional snipers. February 3, 1969 Co. B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: exposed himself to enemy fire in order to provide effective covering fire for At 0930 Deegan called for artillery and air strikes. and meeting his wife in significantly to the accomplishment (Citation) The President of the as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine 3/9 got Citations, and the Up-dated Fallen List! 09-17-1941, Hometown: Orange, TX. serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Though there were now six marine rifle companies facing them, the NVA did not side/Mortar Attack/24 Rds, 12May69 ***** Co. A- On move to new dispatched the rest of the battalion to link up with Company K and set up a The noise rose Search and destroy missions around, Dong Ha and 11-08-1947, Hometown: Tamaqua, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 033, VICKERY, Frederick M. III- Kia: Alertly observing that 05-20-1948, Hometown: Riverside, NJ. 1/3 was airlifted from LZ Fuller to, Vandegrift contributed to the prompt treatment of the wounded and their quick, efficient immediately went to work. Delta Co. immediately begins patrols through the villages east of Hill 190. No sooner had the rifle companies returned to the An Hoa area than the ** Total operation-USMC-52 KIA and 3079, WIA. Doing this has been very. 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