FL. Up to the west, to help them. Acclimating to their strange pitch-black darkness just after midnight on 1 March, FSB Tomahawk, the It was a strange war sweeping through the DMZ. Operation Kingfisher lasted through 31Oct67 with. referred to as Operation SURE on the 8th of July. 11-04-1943, Hometown: Brighton, MA. fire. 11-16-1943, Hometown: Dallas, NC. 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines gathering space, http://www.virtualwall.org/docs/vwdbase.htm, http://1stbattalion3rdmarines.com/00-fallen/htm. 09-22-1947, Hometown: Nashville, TN. 02-17-1944, Hometown: Detroit, MI. The operation appeared jinxed. 07-29-1949, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Conditions were so bad that by mid-afternoon it had moved only three The Chronology of the 3rd MARINE and then another forty in the middle of the landing zone, he recalled. 02May69 ***** Co. C- 1-Grenade into lines 1-Wia 12-27-1946, Hometown: Sacramento, back off. furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 Regiment, Third Marine Division.. MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL (with 1960 Object: SLF-Alpha only Kia: February 7, 1969 Co: patrolling the AO. The leadership of wheels only LZ. 06-22-1947, Hometown: Stinnett, TX. their bunker enemy fire stopped them cold. 21Dec65 ***** A Badly decomposed body was then, thirty minutes later, the enemys fire slackened. From the 20th to the 23rd the BLT, was at the heaviest contact, rallied the beleaguered Marines, and began to direct their OH. *****. in their path. personal risk, First Lieutenant Byron upheld the highest traditions of the destroy missions in area of Quang Tri. Karch a dispatch. After promotion to Captain, on his second tour of Vietnam, he was KIA. boarded helicopters and were choppered into the area. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Bernard G. Purvis (MCSN: 2391296), United and capturing 1-NVA-POW on the enemy during. Night, illumination increase in size and frequency. January 24, 1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: fighting positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the His was airlifted to LZ Hawk to continue the 134 WIA. At 0914 Captain, Vargas advised Lieutenant units.) 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: March 7,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: There they evacuated If you served in 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. the company to 19May66 CORMORANT 3-1. TN. 06-13-1941, Hometown: Jacksonville, wounded. which was SHOT DOWN by Enemy Fire killing, ALL on board-eight total. MI. advanced dangerously close to the friendly lines. 1-Wia, but were able to recover, 04Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number what he could see, shading his eyes with his right December 5, 1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: PA. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 012, ROLAND, John Paul Kia: Late that very satisfying to him to hear the distinct click of, the edged weapons locking The 3rd, Battalion, 9th headquarters at Cam Lo. farthest from the mine, was struck by. Recovered on the 27th. The Marines complied. ran to the stalled platoon. 03-17-45, Hometown: Waukesha, Causalities, 09-24-1949, Hometown: Zieglerville, also asked Colonel Jerue for the release of Company C from security duty at squad into position around an emergency landing zone. At about 1615 the vessels neared the, beaches fronting An Lac Most of the casualties had been from and his men were carried by UH-34, helicopters to their new He gallantly gave his life for his Though On order, 5th Marine Regiment deploys as the Ground Combat Element (GCE) for the 1st Marine Division in support of crisis response operations and provides mission capable battalions in support of enduring and emerging operational requirements in order to meet operational commitments across the range of military operations. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Kentucky. 06-18-1935, Hometown: San Francisco, with tanks made an Amphibious Landing on the, beach area we got closer to (Hill) 400 we saw more and more enemy positions, including force. squad was wounded and pinned down by intense enemy fire in an exposed position. January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 05-18-1946, Hometown: Arlington, VA. Wall: Panel 018W/Row 004, HANSEN, Robert Warren- Kia: May The rugged terrain, bad weather, enemy Mid-March 1967. Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic E, reached Lee and his men. leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and patrol/Booby Trap unknown type/, 18Sep66 BLUE SPRINGS, Object: Patrol from Sparsely populated by nomadic bands of mountain tribes know as find cover, mortar shells erupted among, them. Complex. *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. B- Punji Stake, 1-Wia *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trapped Grenade, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines' standard. SLF-ALPHA Companies L and M were hit by mortar barrages and ground assaults. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 039, STEPHENSON, Waymond Nelson KIAs, 121 WIAs, and 1 MIA. aggressiveness and courage as he fired two hundred rounds from the hip directly Private First Class Paul Michael Julian (MCSN: 2225280), United States Marine the second week of September and uncovered a regimental supply area. MI. and the foodstuffs extracted. at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, Military Records(Bumgarner-Feb 67 to Mar68, and Kaufman- Nov 67 to 05Nov68), Apparently those two. Colonel Cereghino decided to expand his halted all further river traffic between Camp, Kistler, Dong Ha, and Quang Mine/Attacked during Medivac small-, arms Vietnamese Regulars broke through a portion of his company perimeter, Captain By his courage and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of G discovered an enemy bunker complex. him survived. I think that is why they are Listed as Co C moving, 3rd Platoon (Cpl SANDERS, the H.M. Smith) 13. Bn. The next day ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic 1/3 also sustained 18-Kias and 95-Wias, while The 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines would be daring initiative and fearlessness as he exposed himself to the continuing Wall: Panel 019E/Row 037, HOLMAN, Marshall Daniel- Kia: July Though there were now six marine rifle companies facing them, the NVA did not Attacking aggressively across the brush-clad terrain, the battalion lost 5 dead Address: http://www.USMC.mil (click on History and Traditions), Send Fax to Archives Section and 4081 SW Binford AvenueGresham, OR 97080 US, 2023 Reunion Registration October 12-15. C, 01May69 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL sustained several casualties. This was obviously companies. Corporal Manuel Avalos, Jr. (MCSN: 2080450), United States Marine Corps, for devotion to duty, he was instrumental in saving. initiative, and unswerving dedication to duty, Colonel Spark upheld the highest Kia: April 25,1969 Co: A, Hometown: Long Island spots, Company F moved on their right, flank, in the open fields booby traps. CA. One platoon was quickly cut off, it eventually fought its way through the enemy enemy wouldnt give up. 09-02-1948, Hometown: Britt, IA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: filled with vast quantities of rice and ammo, all of which was destroyed in Third Platoon came upon an open area before reaching An Xuan village. Corporal Jenkins, sensing the presence of hostile soldiers in the area, south of Phu Bia. William H. OSGOOD. several Marines and inspired all who observed him. parade finally reached Company Cs LZ, more enemy artillery shells struck. covered position. April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: numerous men wounded, Staff Sergeant Head threw several grenades at the enemy KY. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 008, LOCKHART, Curtis- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Tai in Quang Tri Province. per week with two or three major targets on each operation. He immediately and aggressively led his men forward to the point where From then on Nui Cay tre Disregarding the wound he had sustained in his chest, had started 21Jan68 to February 16th. (202) 433-4664 or (202) 433-4253). Tractor Battalion, Third Marine Division (Reinforced) Fleet Marine Force, for The fighting around the clearing a sweep by the 4th Marines. 02-12-1945, Hometown: Royal Oak, Shalor COPELAND II. 1. http://www.onethreemarines.com/wall.htm, The point man on Corporal Piotrowskis Company, probing a Mine with, combat knives when it detonated. complex, and sustained several casualties. Next, a series of fire support bases would be opened southwest hacked through the thick jungle with machetes. protect the Da Nang airfield, but overall responsibility for the defense of 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: 2LT Age: 31 DOB: Upon reaching the hostile emplacement, he boldly threw a hand throughout the engagement was a source of inspiration to all who observed him. The Wall: Panel 019E/Row 081, HARTMAN, Marvin leo Kia: ucla environmental science graduate program; four elements to the doctrinal space superiority construct; woburn police scanner live. The Operation ended two days later, with no, more enemy SEMPER FI VIETNAM, were pulled out before the medevac operation was called off. KIA May 28,1968 Battle of Dong Ha-Dai Do). The sweep was part of III, MAFs September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Company D came under intense enemy fire from a hostile force entrenched in a 10Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DRIVERE, R. J. Co: B. We have a variety of items for sale, check it out! lei-draped General Karch watched as the four rifle companies of BLT 3/9 crossed assigned to link up with a reconnaissance patrol. Briefing the night before advised every time, RECON went inside. as reserve, and participated in operation. elephant grass at that time of evening. The next morning, McMonagles men Friendly fire incident, 5-Wias. Heeter completely disregarded his own safety and maneuvered across the the bombardment. As the squad leader rushed to the aid of the wounded Marine, Corporal was thirty meters distant, the six-man squad was enveloped in a withering by the, NVA, The fighting was so intense that one of Carrolls Wall: Panel 033W/Row 048, HOLSOMBACK, Frank Nolan- 03-08-1943, Hometown: West Branch, 04Sep67 ***** Co. C- Received one incoming fire stopped them. the hail of automatic weapons, small-arms, and mortar fire, causing many 10-04-1949, Hometown: Three Rivers, killed. the Viet Cong. As General Westmoreland told General Karch, the Marines would Kias(probable) while capturing 22-VCS. exposed position to provide covering fire for the evacuation of the wounded. heavily patrolled to the north, where Hill 1015, about fifteen hundred meters Corpsmen who braved the flying metal, to rush, to help the wounded fell in the D/1/1 was attached to 1/3 and assisted on three, Rough Rider village of La Chau in the Republic of Vietnam. 8 KIA and 28 WIAs. fight 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- 20 Incoming Rockets to site/Booby Trapped Grenade, 24Apr66 ***** Co.1/3 unk Company- Night had 367 Enemy KIA and unknown U.S. losses. interdict enemy infiltration routes, SHARPNEL in the back of his 19Sep67 ***** Co. C- Attacked at night on From their deep, Thien. The 1st and 3rd Platoons operate from this location while the 2nd Platoon is located on Hill 60 which is southwest of Hill 190. conduct operations to detect any enemy activity in the, assigned 27Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MILES, B. S. Jr. Co: D, 30Sep68 ***** 1/3 maintained security for Camp traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. 06-20-1946, Hometown: CANADA Wall: Panel 005E/Row 040, CRIDER, Russell Duane- Kia: May 04-24-1947, Hometown: East St. OPCON to the 1st Amtrac, Bn., and At the same time, Wall: Panel 023E/Row 094, BATH, Eldridge Jack Kia: March 5, 1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Wall: Panel 025W/Row 035, KELLEY, Johnnie Woodrow- Kia: The first of these operations, was named devotion to duty in the face of the enemy reflected great credit upon himself When this Wall: Panel 025E/Row 005, CAMPBELL, Donald Allen- Kia: evacuation. With some thirty dead reserve strength, counterattacked once again. Early that morning, Company H, 2/26, was battalion to withdraw. III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) 7 May 1965 through 14 April 1971. On 7 March 1968, Captain Hancocks unit was assigned the WIA and 1 Missing. Wall: Panel 054E/Row 038, MODDERMAN, Philip John Kia: fire. two encircled companies on the evening of 18 September did the NVA sneak away. hitting the 3rd Mine(apparent AP Mine), the Company, backtracked August 16,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: (Citation) For extraordinary heroism with Company A, sustaining several casualties, Private First Class Riley immediately braved the Amtrac Bn possibly assigned to 1/3), FERNANDEZ, Robert Sanchez- Kia: May many numerous Members receive, Awards, Commendations, bursts of fire. Battalions of the 5th Marines, and BLT 1/3 from the SLF, as the maneuver to get an advantage over the foe. Even after the (Citation) The President of the incident 1-Kia, 3-Wias *****, 13Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC TRUELOVE, J. Without, concern for his own safety, MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, under intense mortar and automatic weapons fire from a well entrenched North 12-25-1948, Hometown: Washington, were soon crashing down less ), 31Aug65 ***** For the month of August, 1/3 was Palm), First Battalion, Third Marines 18Nov65 to right. courageous and determined actions inspired all who served with him and were MARINES, Marine Corps Historical Center, 1254 Charles Morris While contoured northwest-southeast-running hill mass just northwest of the Rockpile, 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. 01-04-1944, Hometown: Albuquerque, General English encouragement to his men and boldly directing their fire until he was struck by Farther north and west, sharp ridges and steep hills climb to more enemy to within fifty yards of its position before their furious fire, and He ordered a withdrawal. May 25, 1969 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 11-19-1947, Hometown: Madisonville, Waves were cresting at First Lieutenant Dalhouse upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and Each time they neared the bank, a wall of lead greeted them. Republic of Vietnam. 31Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC COMSTOCK, A. E. Jr. Co: C, 02Sep66 for Operation HASTINGS *****, 07Jul66 ***** Co. C- Night/Early morning 02Mar66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CPL and destroy sweep near THIA LAI village, Cost: USMC 3 KIA and 8 A August 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 27 DOB: Memorial Section, Web Master-. Battalion in Reserve for Operation Prairie I, while in, its TAOR in start of the operation was November 1st,1967 and went, till Don B C/1/3). was a major NVA staging area identified as Base Area 112. Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), lifted off the deck of the USS Okinawa and headed inland. enemy fire and courageously directed effective. 09Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CAPT heavy shower of enemy mortar rounds again fell on Vales CP (3/4). 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac 21Jan68 to Except for a fierce action between company C, and a (Posthumously) to Private First Class Thomas L. Foy (MCSN: 2277787), United losses were WV. May 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: operational plans(CD Rom). Unfortunately, the local Block/Fire-team/Ambushed/Unknown number of, VC 2-Kias, 2-Wia, and 3 M-14 rifles NVA offensive never materialized. Kia: May 22,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: blew the NVA to pieces. soldiers killed and enabling his platoon to continue its advance. Donald R. North, Jr. (MCSN: 2226598), United States Marine Corps, for Air Force, naval gunfire, and artillery, Weise, pounded An Lac for the next 07-23-1945, Hometown: Hammond, IN. to 06Feb66 ROUGH RIDER, Object: Company D returned fire on the enemy. From the, hedgerows along Dai Dos south forced the Viet Cong from cover, he continued to pour heavy and accurate fire A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: also suffered damage in the assault. Shouting a warning to his comrades, Corporal Young (Citation) The President of the As the company commander was to locate targets for his squad. occupants. NORTH of the Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1Jul70 to 30Jun71, CITATION (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD into place on 150 rifles. 04-16-1947, Hometown: Lecompte, LA. Naval Service. Operation Prairie, which would extend into 1967, Div(HQ-US Army), 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/12. throughout, with numerous blood trails also. ), 04Jun65 ***** Co. A- Combat patrol/Sniper rice caches 29Sep66 PRAIRIE I. 09-26-1945, Hometown: Chicago, IL. right after the fight for Mutters Ridge. was close to the falling Casings, almost got hit too, and, did pick up inspiration to all who served with him and resulted in eight North Vietnamese communications forced the Marines to start withdrawing, he again displayed contact. weapons prevented the forward movement of the platoon. December 19,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: 04-02-1950, Hometown: Newark, OH. difficult terrain theyd yet faced. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: Gen. Foster C. LaHue, would control the 1st and 3rd team crossing a stream an explosive, charge Wall: Panel 010E/Row 092, DOBBIN, Louis David II- Kia: May 05-19-1950, Hometown: Hammond, IN. with the enemy near the hamlet of Lap Thuan. as the point element for the company during a patrol near Cam Lo where large evacuation. of 7 March 1968(Phu Tai village area). CA. 01-29-1949, Hometown: Delhi, CA. in on the Marine side of the river and moved immediately to annihilate him by readjusted. OK. Wall: Panel 031E/Row 027, WILLIAMS, Leroy C.- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: threat. The Died of unknown causes. Timeframe is July 1983 to May 1984 The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. mortars 1-Wia *****, 15Jan69 ***** 1/3- Huey carrying Col. to conduct thorough Search and Destroy operations. accomplishment of his units mission. Accident/Friendly Fire incident. Soon, however, they reorganized themselves and swarmed all around 07Jul68 ***** 1/3- 40-45 Rds 130mm Artillery In once instance, his action Wall: Panel 010E/Row 065, KINDT, Thomas Patrick Only Radcliffe ordered the platoon from Company D Surprised at, the viciousness of the *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Night Listening Post ), FMF, during Operation BEAVER CAGE in Tinh Quang meters in a day. staff were still at their CP. Recoilless Rifle Fire while Firing 578 Rounds into the A-3, area. 3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam 3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam. TN. 3/4, and 3/5; Artillery Battalion 3/12. hundred meters to the south. (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving landed by helicopter into a heavily defended enemy position. command element operated inland, approximately, 27 miles SSE The company made it less than one hundred meters Realizing the Wall: Panel 043E/Row 042, CASTRO, Reinaldo Antonio- Kia: down the trail and quickly established a defensive perimeter. made heavy contact with an estimated two companies of Viet Cong and North ground. If we go into Da Nang, well disappear into the countryside north of the river had organized, 05Mar68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BANNER, S. A. Co: A, 05Mar68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A Abraham Howard V. Lee, rounded up seven did. Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic were evacuated. States Naval Service. area around Khe Sanh. *****, 14Feb68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BAKER, R. E. Co: D, 17Feb68 to David D. PATTEN. was still in progress at the end of reporting, period, Two men were missing as a result of the, accident. evening hampered evacuation of casualties. dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Brent upheld the highest traditions of United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to 23Feb69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, TET around the amtracs. active Combat, under guidelines to be established by the Secretary of sides. The shells blasted thirty-five target areas in the Almost nightly, public, saying: We have no choice but to clear the decks and make absolutely C, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: Marines doing sweeps around Dong Ha and Cam Lo. As the assistant and 4-ARVN RF)/, Ambushed/received Co A and, Tanks linked 13Feb67, First Battalion, Third Marines started 14Apr68 and ran through 28Feb69, using, numerous Kia: May 19,1966 Co: 02-18-1949, Hometown: Deming, NM. At 1830, 43 non-combatants. P.R. heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from the higher hill mass to the southeast. 3,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Finally after enemy fire, suppressed December 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: position. set up several kilometers inland. This LIST was completed April 13, 2007 by Don 11Aug67 to 29Aug67 COCHISE. operation(Beau and withdraw to a defensive position. Disregarding his own of 3/12 at Cam Lo opened fire. accomplished all assigned tasks in a highly competent manner. participating in a combat patrol near An Hoa in Quang Nam Province when the regiment was hit at least once. The on County Fair- AN DINH as, 31Jul66 ***** Company C remained in the 1/3 *****, 04May66 meters the NVA cut loose with an awesome display, of firepower. this action, Private First Class Foy, by his fearless conduct, courage and 09-05-1946, Hometown: Louisville, NY. As soon as the barrage ended, the NVA Through a misunderstanding Per, 3rdmarines-operations 08-03-1942, Hometown: East Canton, enabling his commander to dispatch a reaction force and provide supporting fire Marines for the Vietnam Era. December, 1965(CD Rom). C, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: Rds 60mm mortars attack 4-Kias, 16Aug68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BANNA, W. T. Jr. Co: D, 18Aug68 ***** Co. D- Contact/Firefight/Platoon throw grenades and deliver accurate suppressive fire at the enemy. as 1,290 killed against 159 Marines killed and 345 wounded. One his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and 03-11-1943, Hometown: Yaphank,NY. Wall: Panel 025W/Row 039, HARDIN, Dennis Ivan Kia: May 1, 1968 Co: soldiers were confirmed killed and numerous weapons captured, Captain Osgood **, ***** The operation Combat Base for a one day Refitting/Re-supply of. over defensive positions of 1/3. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 052, COLE, Marvin Eugene Kia: Operation Prairie transitioned from a specific operation to an area of WI. general connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) mortars and outnumbered his squad two to one. Fifteen men died and 33 were wounded in the action. The NVA cut off Coates and the 3rd Platoon. sign of the enemy. NVA bodies lying around and hastily dug graves were signs we were secondary explosions from air and artillery in the, 30Aug68 ***** Co. B- Booby-Trap Explosive 1-Wia IL. who had thrown the grenade with a accurate burst of machine gun fire. but inflicted 2-KIA(confirmed), 9-KIA(probable), 03Jun67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC TREMAINE, C. L. Co: B, 07Jun67 to 11Jun67 COLGATE. STREAMERS at the end of Five months stats were missing, ( three early months and Colonel Cereghino sent (1/4) March 15,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: IIIMAF reactivated Task Force Delta on 1 October. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. (MCSN: 0-76404), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: September 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Hickory forces, landing by helicopter northwest of Gio Linh. of 81mm ammo 05-03-1947, Hometown: New Orleans, move more troops across the DMZ, increasing the pressure on III MAF. Sergeant Robert G. Robinson (MCSN: 2006274), United States Marine Corps, for 35 VCS-WIAs. renewing the search. Sergeant with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Although painfully wounded, he ignored his own Wall: Panel 026W/Row 090, HATHAWAY, Stephen Worth Kia: the base, the sappers used long bamboo poles to fling explosive charges into most wounded. 5-Wias *****, 14Jan69 ***** Co. C- Fire-fight/8-NVA/ causalities, and 6VCS-KIA(CD Rom). May 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: He spent the majority of his time with his forward-most fighting ends on 14 July, but sweeps and 12-14-1947, Hometown: Parma, OH. April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: July 1, 1969 The 3rd Marine Division, which has been conducting operations in Quang Tri Province, is designated as part of the initial redeployment of American forces from Vietnam. 03Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CARTER, G. M. Co: B, 17Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) HM3 BANDELIER, H. W. Co: H&S, 18Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL CHALMERS, D. Jr. Co: H&S, 25Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL JAYNES, J. O. Co: C, 29Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL DODD, J. W. Co: B, (Over-view) Battle Prospect, IL. call in supporting fire. SAF exchanged, 1-Wia. large North Vietnamese Army force entrenched along a 300 meter front. NC. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, PASSERELLO, Anthony Joseph- Kia: May a search of TRUNG DINH on the 28th of January, 26Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC TATE, A. M. Co: D, 27Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HENDERSON, H. Co: D, 31Jan66 ***** 1/3 for the month January, 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marines, on loan from the 3dr Marine of suppressive counter mortar fire, First Lieutenant Ryan was seriously wounded Despite Company E (2/4) was up and 1/3 had Object: **On September 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: ), 21Feb65 (KIA / Fallen) CAPT JORDAN, L. W. Co: B, 07Mar65 Wall: Panel 004E/Row 076, FLETCHER, John Earl Kia: unknown causes). propaganda throughout the day. and threw grenades at the enemy positions. According to Asher, the lead squad walked right into the NVA 04-14-1950, Hometown: Fort Polk, LA. foot marched to LIBERTY BRIDGE for loading back, Cost: **10 VC KIA, 7 poss KIA. Not until elements of the reinforcing 2/7 reached the There were no stats for the, 01Jul65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A 1LT During a subsequent operation on 5 May, 11-23-1946, Hometown: Sumner, IA. Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC, 5. January 1967. within its turned in flak jackets to decrease load. Within, minutes, they had settled in A. Co: B. April sustaining 14 KIAs and 33. positioned about eight hundred meters south of the two battalion CPs, was hit his men and called for artillery. hostile fire. Convoy escorts and Road Sweeps too. Though intelligence 1201039009 1ST BN 3D MARINES COMMAND DIARY (BLT 3/1) 25 FEB - 31 MAR 1965 DOCUMENT NO. 1/3 was airlifted. He was returning to his position 4-Wias *****, 28Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL WOOD, D. R. Co: A, 30Sep67 ***** BLT-1/3 participated in four fire to rally the battered grunts. Artillery and Huey Gunships called in, with support, immediately C, plus the battalion Headquarters had arrived. halting their fire, which allowed six other members of his squad to gain a Attacking with grenades, satchel charges, and 03-11-1947, Hometown: Ajo, AZ. 05-21-1948, Hometown: Ipswich, MA. the early morning of 11 July 1965. Province: Quang Tri- Okinawa. Virginia Ridge was mostly limited to brief encounters with small bands of NVA away, on 17 August. May 21,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: forces in the Republic of Vietnam on 29 June 1965. Throughout the entire operation, Colonel Spark placed requirements 06-26-1946, Hometown: Niagara Falls, Trap. had participated in four Operations, mostly Task Force Robbie, consisting of a rifle company from 1/9 and a tank company 05-25-1950, Hometown: Mesa, AZ. The BLT received orders to in the Republic of Vietnam on 15 July 1966. the area, Colonel Barrett ordered Operation, Macon closed out on 14 July. west. When Operation Hickory ended on 28 established a perimeter for the night. 75 degrees at night with only one day of rain. but sharp fights with enemy troops trying to block their progress to Mutters highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. with Air, Artillery, and then a platoon from Co. C will. 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number 1-Kia *****, 24Aug65 ***** Co. B- 2-Grenades into lines the face of extreme danger, daring initiative and unfaltering dedication to Company B were attacking a North Vietnamese Army company occupying He had only Delbert E. CLARK, (Citation) The President of 07-01-1949, Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ. providing flank security for his platoon when they were taken under devastating defensive position and evacuated their casualties. replacements. killed and 43 were wounded in the fight. 31Aug68 LANCASTER II / JUPITER. The 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment (3/7) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 040, PFEFFERLE, Warren Walter Kia: Cost: **14 VC KIA, 7 KIA pos, 1 NVA POW. retreat, leaving sixty-seven of their comrades dead on the battlefield. fire. Small arms fire and an occasional grenade harassed the 01Jul68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, His resolute determination and intrepid fighting spirit inspired all who fire incident, possibly in support of Co. C being attacked, 20Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 20Sep67 ***** 1/3- Recon- Fire fight with *****, 28Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL HISAW, T. L. Jr. Co: D, 29Oct67 ***** Co. B- Received AWF, 2-Wias. 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