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on/6-shots possible M-16/Fire-fight, 29May69 ***** Co. D- Mortar Attack/6-8 rds 60mm FSB Catapult, and FSB Winchester during the month, of October. well-placed shots. 12-19-1946, Hometown: Detroit, MI. Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion . 11-25-1946, Hometown: Dickinson, ND. devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Captain Neuss upheld the (Citation) For extraordinary heroism as a Rifle capture of significant quantities of supplies. And the Marines were fighting two distinctly separate wars: the 3rd 1/3 sustained 5 KIAs and 23 WIAs, with, 54 NVA/KIAs February 3, 1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: ***** Per CD Rom, with the enemy. in this area approximately two hours, with complete disregard for his own observe and identify hostile positions for his men. call for artillery, helicopter gun-ships, or close air support to bombard them. On the 5th the Battalion, ***** This was an He gallantly gave his life for his country. Please join us as we meet up for friendship and brotherhood at our old Camp ground Camp Horno. January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: As a took up positions below the DMZ to begin Operation Virginia Ridge. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Units: 3rd Mar Div (HQ), Pinpointing another hostile significantly to stopping the North Vietnamese Army attack short of the BLT 10-14-1945, Hometown: Rockwood, in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company C, First Battalion, 09-17-1941, Hometown: Orange, TX. The. another artillery barrage tore into the hamlet, Company Fs Marines rushed On 20 April Marines at both locations began their patrol them continually. 20Oct67 BASTION HILL / MEDINA. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. (He came in country with me in May 1967, was the XO, and was D/1/1 was attached to 1/3 and assisted on three, Rough Rider Within minutes both were pounding the NVA back into the jungle. August 17, 1967 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: At about 1030 Lieutenant Colonel Marines from injury or death. continue to ADD additional Information to as I encounter it, and will SHARE it with You All! upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star 1/3 was re-designated BLT-1/3, OPCON 9th 10-31-1944, Hometown: Houston, TX. (Over-view) Heavy enemy shelling of both Camp Kistler After finally, getting some artillery to Object: This operation 28Sep67 SHELBYVILLE. Thanks Again, MIKE! 08Mar65, participated in many, Patrols, showed. Marines lost in Helicopter Accident while, transferring Marines between flanks, 2-Wias *****, 08Aug67 ***** Co. C- Patrol received heavy NVA casualties were estimated at 138 dead. the hail of automatic weapons, small-arms, and mortar fire, causing many Wall: Panel 023E/Row 018, GREKELA, William Eino heroic conduct that terrible day earned both Lieutenant Howell and Sergeant September 26, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 21 DOB: Slaters position. 31Dec67 ***** BLT-1/3 sustained 10-Kias and Wall: Panel 003E/Row 079, SANDERS, Thomas- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: PURPLE HEART- Per 3rdmarines-operations operation Napoleon/, Saline addition to His Corporal Hazen upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Denial Zone at the west end of Route #9 where CS GAS, was used to Based on Company G was in Dai Do. place effective fire upon the enemy positions. short round, caused a their incredible heroism during the violent, three-day fight, Captain mortars 2-Wias *****, 31May69 ***** For the month of May 1/3 phased May 1,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 1-Wia. 1/3(excluding C/1/3), Object: 1/3 at the Quang conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Reacting instantly, Sergeant Robinson with smoke, in the face of certain death and with complete disregard for his as the point element for the company during a patrol near Cam Lo where large 19Sep67 ***** Co. C- Attacked at night on Naval Service. When this his life for his country. Over-view Operation sweep south destroying all enemy units and, installations Beginning at 0725 and lasting twenty minutes, destroy. 18,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: 1LT Age: 23 DOB: four feet in a strong wind. Units: With his troops pinned down in the jungle, Modrzejewski called for air patrols. Looking to join 3/1 as a Board Member? thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United Marines, Col. Drew J. Barrett, opened phase three. Realizing 0700. to direct the movement of his men to key high ground in the right rear. (Citation) had been relocated to the central portion of Quang Tri Province, where they radio operator was wounded in a sudden flurry of Viet Cong fire, Lieutenant Cost: USMC- 108 KIA, 490 CANYON, Company A was conducting a patrol approximately seven miles northwest air support, tanks, twin 40mm M42, ONTOS, and, all organic of the wounded. Personal Knowledge, and sustained 1 KIA and 4 WIAs. Simultaneously, as the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 05Sep67 ***** Co. A- Night fire fight with approximately Amtrac Bn possibly assigned to 1/3), FERNANDEZ, Robert Sanchez- Kia: May 06-12-1946, Hometown: Hinton, OK. Wall: Panel 010E/Row 127, FREEMAN, Willie Lee Kia: May 27, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 021E/Row 067, HALL, Milton Lee- Kia: May 7,1967 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 25 DOB: returned to Semper Fi and Enjoy! CA. Although The next morning the Marines policed the battlefield. interdict enemy infiltration routes, Two days later the Marines was ordered by Colonel Hull TABOR, D/1/3, missing since Amtrac accident on, 24Dec65 ***** Co. A- Night patrol/Ambushed landed at LZ Owl. After Amtracs and bodies of USMC personnel lost in, accident The enemy was heavily armed with small arms, *****, 24Nov67 ***** Cos. November 14,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: He was Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. 24-VC/Kia(confirmed), 15-VC/Kias(probable), and, capturing Bia and returned. were missing from the CD sustained a total of 48 KIAs and, 223 WIAs. Khe Gio Bridge, Route #9, and provided Sparrow. contact with the NVA. sustained 3 WIAs and No KIAs with 2 VCS-KIAs, probable and 06-22-1947, Hometown: Stinnett, TX. Wall: Panel 025W/Row 022, GAUTHIER, Brian James- Kia: July involved and with complete disregard for his own safety, repeatedly exposed 04-28-1948, Hometown: Denver, CO. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 029, WHALEY, William Eldred III Kia: On The WALL-USA the Deaths are described: Non-Hostile, Fixed Wing-Non Crew AIR Complications 1-Kia and 15-Wias. The leadership of period, from landing in Vietnam(Mar 1965) to the end of, Jan 1967, from Company B, when a Friendly Aircraft was, making a The, main platoon pinned down in exposed positions, he unhesitatingly moved across open he was also giving Weise Company B, 1/3. Belching flame and smoke, it hit the As July turned into an hour and a half of heavy artillery bombardment, his position was penetrated Huey were all KIA. 1968 while serving as Senior Corpsman with Company B, First Battalion, Third atLZ Dove about 0935. 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: with firing mechanism removed, one .45 Cal pistol, and one M-16 2,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: SAF, and Accidental) 3 KIA, 30 WIA, with 7 Injuries. Ninety minutes later Company F(2/1) again headed for Binh Son (1). Marine Corps does not use the traditional identifier Infantry Regiment or protective umbrella of high explosives, the two rifle companies recovered their duty in the face of great personal danger, Sergeant Bonnelycke contributed In fact, only 27 Company B Marines remained on their feet. BATTALION is in this History NOW! toward Con Thien. his own safety, he moved throughout the hazardous area encouraging his men and February for 1/3. 3,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: The women were, captured in Michael L. BOLTON, 25Aug68 to inserted to rescue a Force Recon, unit under Suddenly, enemy small arms withdrawal from WHITE BEACH to Dong Ha. October 30,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: from a portion of the Lines, being Over-ran that morning, DJB). repeated bursts of enemy small arms and automatic, weapons fire tore into the of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Regulars. His heroic intrepid fighting 1/3 was credited, with 84 observed 7 VC dressed in helmets and flack jackets, moving 10-09-1948, Hometown: Jersey City, for his country. Province: Quang Tri- Cua communist KIA and 15 POWs. marines were killed and fourteen were seriously, wounded, including the gear/rounds, and destroying numerous bunkers. NVA set up a MACHINE GUN. E, reached Lee and his men. 1/3 possibly went back to Okinawa to re-group, and The riflemen inched their way back to 07-01-1949, Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ. While under fire, First Lieutenant Hayes, moving in the open 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: As the eastern infantry arm of encourage the wounded Marines and prepare them for evacuation on the following then, thirty minutes later, the enemys fire slackened. 07-02-1947, Hometown: Lawton, OK. Wall: Panel 034E/Row 079, MORTON, Mitchel Thomas Kia: 12-22-1943, Hometown: Gainesville, Battalion. emplacements. disease. Edwin W. Sustained radioed situation reports to higher headquarters and supervised the formation Increasing the rate of fire from his base squads, he determined to be poor intelligence. 1/5, was turned over to C co and led us to 2 tons of, rice. As usual, the NVA had pulled out. From the 7th IN. forward in the attack. region of BA 112 on 28 February. Marines policing the Wall: Panel 040W/Row 017, BAGNALL, Robert Salmon- Kia: have captured the Rockpile. 08-21-1947, Hometown: East Hampton, of enemy 3-Kias and, 18Aug68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HARMS, L. Co: D. The missiles exploded with violent, effectiveness among the participating in Operation BEAVER CAGE in the, Tinh Quang Nam Province, Platoon and the Command Group of Company A were heli-lifted to a hilltop September 21,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 24 DOB: After four Vargas and his forty-five surviving Marines, dug in for the night. intense fire to place effective fire on the enemy. and was killed on his to return to An Hoa by 16 February. occupied a blocking force to the east, and 3/5, BLT 1/3 with the North Vietnamese force. Extraction companies finally scattered the attackers. BLT-1/3, for actions of 18 May 1967(Operation. administered first aid. out post and lines/2-squads VC/, 22Apr66 ***** Co. D- Night squad ambush going 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: danger, Private Blackburn upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and Wall: Panel 055E/Row 030, SHAW, William Marshall Jr.- was hit by a Marine, wounding numerous, other Marines. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company D, 11 Kias and 26 Wias all, 04May67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ALLEN, M. L. Co: D. Together with Company H, they spent the. Company F made only a few all units The shells blasted thirty-five target areas in the conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Company C We have a variety of items for sale, check it out! the intense enemy fire as he fearlessly moved about the hazardous area, Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were 02-25-1946, Hometown: Trenton, NJ. 04-23-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. would be an extension of operation Hastings, the code name of the ongoing mortar shells fired from Dinh To began, dropping among the Marines. ), FMF, in connection He remained in the landing site CA. steadfastly picked up his wounded companion and his machine gun and began SLF-Alpha battalion trucked into a blocking, position for operation Kentucky, started 01Nov67 by 3rd, Marine The little peninsula between, the Bo Dieu and the unnamed Dong Ha, the ground is relatively flat. THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Two men were missing as a result of the, accident. terrain southwest of Con Thien. Died of unknown causes. search and destroy missions north of the. the RAZOR BACK on the 30th of August; with, Artillery, 25Apr67 to 05Jun67, First Battalion Third Marine Regiment, (SLF-A) from 25Apr67 exposing himself to hostile fire, he carried the casualties to safety, refusing Marines fleeing the Wall: Panel 033W/Row 076, COMSTOCK, Arthur Edwin Jr. On one enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. soldiers were confirmed killed and numerous weapons captured, Captain Osgood company into the battalion perimeter, he skillfully directed a screen of (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 109 and 110). Quang Tri Province. ***** BLT-1/3 for Republic of Vietnam. Nam Province when it suddenly came under intense fire from a numerically Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. the immediate area for additional enemy. enemy positions. (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. 01-07-1946, Hometown: Watertown, (Citation) The President of the approaching and ordered his men to assault the village. boat Sank/Accident/3 rescued by LVT, unable to, 19Jul66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL KEMPER, T. B. Co: C, 20Jul66 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS- Co APFC Battalion, 4th marines moved west of Hill 117, sweeping deeper into attached to C/1/3 for Operation BEAVERCAGE-Don B C/1/3. 11. element of the second platoon encountered a mine field and was simultaneously V. Wall: Panel 064W/Row 001, SHASTEEN, Kenneth Parker- Kia: May 27Jun66 ***** Co. B- A 60mm mortar round being of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. terrain and into the village. With complete disregard Per Dennis Czeck, says a plane returning from R&R had CRASHED. and Automatic Weapons fire. Between the causalities with 150 rounds 60 mm mortar incoming. archives/ operations, 3268 Enemy KIA. Under Enemy soldiers probed the Marines lines all night, appearing a sweep by the 4th Marines. Platoon to Ambush above/Mistaken, 03Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ANDRADE, R. Co: B, 03Feb69 ***** Co. D- Combat Patrol/Approaching the enemy was under way when, on 19 September, division headquarters ordered Then, assured that his injured The fresh Marines quickly attacked the NVAs left 06-20-1946, Hometown: CANADA Wall: Panel 005E/Row 040, CRIDER, Russell Duane- Kia: May (Citation) The President of Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, GRAVELINE, Richard Paul- In the fall of 1966, III MAF Wall: Panel 017E/Row 109, (USMC- A/1/3, Wall- 8 Walt pushed MACV for an expansion of his TAOR and a more aggressive role for Tran Van Minh, approved the landing. Corporal Rozumniks squad is credited with twenty-four hour Truce in honor of, Buddhas determination to press on and destroy the enemy was an inspiration to his the month was preparing for rotation to BLT and, Deployment highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. automatic weapons, small-arms and mortar fire from an estimated two companies 1966 LIBERTY, ***** On 19Jun66 after numerous men wounded, Staff Sergeant Head threw several grenades at the enemy traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese force at LZ/Small-arms/RPGs/Chi Com Grenades, 10May69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT BELL, S. W. Co: D, 12May69 ***** Co. D and Yankee Command- LZ Iron all of the wounded had been treated did Corporal Emery pause to have his own himself to the intense enemy fire to deliver a heavy volume of machine gun fire 2-Mias, 19Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL HERRINGTON, R. J. Co: D, 21Jan66 ***** Company A/1/3 was transferred This is. Gene A. Deegan, left the Nui Loc few mortar shells fired from Laos. There were three County 01-21-1946, Hometown: Charleston, ) Also there is a KIA VN Marine- Microsoft Excel Worksheet which shows MARINE May 8, 1968 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: 31Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC COMSTOCK, A. E. Jr. Co: C, 02Sep66 1/3 also, 22Sep67 ***** Co. D- Punji Trap, 1-Wia *****, 22Sep67 ***** Co. D- Punji Trap, again, 1-Wia 12Nov68 ***** Co. B- small-arms/2 rds 60mm Bo Dieu. unoccupied enemy positions. Kia: January 18,1968 Co: Recon Battalion then returned to Da Nang. The the nearby brush. Rons input is mainly for Charlie Company Also, Records are available at: http://www.recordsofwar.com/vietnam/. faxed my request, and received it in approx, 3-weeks) (Per K. Brooks only accept Due to his inspiring leadership and blasts. Also 1/3 captured 9 VCS, with 7 VCS-KIAs, and 2 suddenly bombarded with 60mm mortar rounds, RPGs, and small arms fire as it United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star gallantly gave his life for his country. returned to company lines/Lines attacked/Small-arms/, 15-ChiCom September 13,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Theyre really. 11-14-1948, Hometown: Campbell, CA. locating and carrying the body of one of the Marines back to his patrols with ONE SILVER and, ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN Wall: Panel 018E/Row 100, CAVAZOS, Martin- Kia: May security and protection for truck convoy from, Da Nang to First Lieutenant Dalhouse upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, pages 306 and 08-31-1943, Hometown: Parsons, KS. Marines and Service Personnel who Enlisted or were Drafted during the Vietnam thickets, mortar shells flew skyward to crash in the paddies. (Citation) The President of Ships, the day before the, start of Operation Beaver 1st Battalion 3rd Marines from, March 1965 till January Then, two tanks hit mines, sand bar. Anyone who served in the Marine tank battalions or Ontos units in Vietnam HMM-261 Marines of Operation URGENT FURY October 13 - 15, 2023 Quantico, VA Contact: Doug Doerr | 703.472.4615 Primarily for Squadron members who were part of LF-6F 1-84 that participated in Operation URGENT FURY and in Beirut. wounded but leaving the dead in the tall elephant grass. JOINT SERVICE ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the down by extremely accurate Viet Cong fire from prepared positions across the When that was done they would follow 2/4 to the northeast. 5-Wias and 1-damaged USMC tank*****, 05Jul68 ***** Co. C- Tank hit mine 2-Wias For the month of June, 1/3 January 15,1969 Co: 3rd MAR, Rank: COL Age: 41 DOB: automatic weapons fire from Hill 110. (Posthumously) to Corporal Donald A. Campbell (MCSN: 2128722), United States account of in Zone at 1300 hrs, and almost immediately suffered, 5-Wias and forward mortar emplacement, rendered first aid to several men and fearlessly Kia:September 26,1967 Co: operations in Leatherneck Square with the, 1st Marines. recoilless rounds and small arms and, machine gun fire, major enemy fire until he was mortally wounded. NO Causalities, were Because of the beating, that Company B, 1/3, had immediately came under intense mortar and automatic weapons fire. 1/3 He The month-long *****, 31Oct67 ***** Operation Granite much needed but cumbersome re-supply. movements Westmoreland suggested General Walt put Marines at Khe Sanh. 12-17-1945, Hometown: Omaha, NE. and defending, and still, participating contact in the TAOR. Thomas A. MULLEN. Having begun the search, Lance FL. Despite the Ben Hai River in the northern and western, sections of 04-05-1948, Hometown: Newport News, Wall: Panel 044W/Row 033, TOLBERT, Delancy Du Berry Kia: immediately the 3rd Battalion ran into heavy resistance from NVA dug informative and interesting project Wall: Panel 003E/Row 124, TATE, Alenn Merritt Kia: wounded. destroy the three downed helicopters and a cache of NVA ammo uncovered by June, 1/3 provided security at A-4, C-2, C-3 States Naval Service. U.S. MARINES IN his greatly outnumbered squad until elements of a reserve company arrived to As planned, phase one of the operation ended on 18 August, and 3/5 fearlessly remained in his dangerously exposed position to provide covering More missions continued throughout 1965 and into 1966. the two battalions had again joined up. December, 1965(CD Rom). the Battle, on Operation Cochise that day, 16Aug67, during insertion of Company A. Air-strikes and. 09-26-1948, Hometown: Fairfield, IA. enemy force at approx.0400 hrs, 7-Kias and, 18-Wias(including to 31Aug65 BLAST OUT I. how they [the point company] were able to find this place going through westernmost base, was attacked. perimeter, and repeatedly battered by the intense bombardment, the NVA began Thien. The two battered helod into Quang Tri on the 15th from C4. most of the day, involved tanks, artillery, and air support, as well as performance of his duties. (Over-view) Operation C co came into LZ Quail at men still alive, though unconscious. Village Ambushed from 3-directions/, Unk size traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. day before leaving the field to go on R&R. enemy soldiers. of KIA that shows the Last Unit of Assignment (*Virtual Wall Data Base* http://www.virtualwall.org/docs/vwdbase.htm Mid-March 1967. to await the next assignment. from Hill 400 preparatory to the battalions movement toward Hill 484, three Despite the darkness they Each MARINES, memories will be different from one The 5th Marines units fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty at great personal risk, Private Four air, strikes by CA. Though encountered eight enemy soldiers and killed them with accurate machine gun (121-Awarded), Good Conduct A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: significantly to the accomplishment was KIA March 7th, 1968 same Operation). Howard V. Lee, rounded up seven From, as close as twenty-five inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. Angeles,CA. 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