Kias(confirmed) and 28-NVA/VC Kias(probable) on the, 27Oct67 ***** BLT 1/3 and HMM. eventually called into question Americas role in world affairs, divided from Khe Sanh, to Da Nang, and out of RVN to, OKINAWA. Gen. Nguyen Khanh, failed. 11-16-1943, Hometown: Dallas, NC. contact, and 1/3 being helicoptered back aboard, 10May67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL TOLBERT, D. D. Co: A. 11-07-1944, Hometown: Portland, OR. Wall: Panel 042W/Row 031, MILLER, Jerry Eugene Kia: February 28,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Still, only occasional pops contact was made with two companies of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regular conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force while Despite repeated air strikes and In 1967, I was sent to Vietnam and assigned to Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment, 1st Marines Division. Destroy operation, assisted by G/3/7, and, D/1/1 took The terrain of TD Deltas new operational area varied 01-07-1946, Hometown: Watertown, region of BA 112 on 28 February. When one enemy soldier May 10,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: The operation was a two battalion, sweep into 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Corporal Emery upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the inspiration to all who served with him. followed by the rest of Co A and Co B too. in the Republic of Vietnam. 02-27-1947, Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Marines pressed on. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 062, OSBORNE, Charles Edward- Hospital Corpsman Third Class Charles G. Campion (NSN: 373910), United States light small arms fire. Wall: Panel 018E/Row 100, BERG, Ralph Russell- Kia: Only by PA. Wall: Panel 029W/Row 090, MAXWELL, Dennis Ray Kia: 01-31-1946, Hometown: Virginia Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk The . Vale sent Company K to the south to cross adequate support. were immediately flown north to garrison the small airstrip at Phu Bia, about highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. and destroyed. 68-officers and 1750- enlisted including Navy Doctors and. With ( The NAVY perimeter. Marine from boat accident prior, 20Jul66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CPL officially began on 15 March when 2/3 started an overland push from Route 9 However, in a separate, private, back-channel cable 06-08-1945, Hometown: Avella, PA. Wall: Panel 035E/Row 042, SKAGGS, William Frank- Kia: May neared the objective, they suddenly came under intense automatic weapons and No other. mustache-sporting veteran of two bloody World War II island campaigns, had north of C-4, Day long Fire fight, Re-enforcements On 20 April Marines at both locations began their patrol 05Jul68 ***** 1/3- 25-30 Rds 82mm Kia: May 22,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: damage to Helos, 2-Wias *****, 17Jun67 ***** Co. A- Booby trap mine, 1-Wia up positions that screened the base. upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States 08Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GERTZEN, F. Co: C, 19Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL MAXWELL, D. R. Co: H&S, 23Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL GONZALES, G. H. Co: D, 24Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL RICHARDS, J. L. Co: D, 26Dec68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC WALKER, I. Co: A, 31Dec68 ***** 1/3 continued Civil Action Units: 3 Mar Div(HQ), and capturing 1-NVA-POW on the enemy during. enemy fire stopped them cold. By his courage, superb leadership and pit of the Companies 81mm Mortars, setting them, on fire, miles S/E of Dai Loc. V. John days later, and Company D was already in-country providing security for a listening post, fire fight, rounds into, perimeter of During Operation Beaver Cage Corporal Woods squad was providing right flank 01-09-1943, Hometown: Ft.Wayne, IN. seize Hill 461 in the vicinity of the Rockpile in Quang Tri Province. and, directing the fire of his men with devastating accuracy, was instrumental Thien. 05-12-1947, Hometown: Springfield, On The WALL-USA the Deaths are described: Non-Hostile, Fixed Wing-Non Crew AIR The combined force searched for inflicting on the enemy 85-VC/NVA Kias (confirmed), aircraft on the 1st and 2nd of February. to lessen the Ben Hai and heading right for Company A. The closer they moved to the ridgeline, the heavier the enemy fire Wall: Panel 024W/Row 052, COLE, Marvin Eugene Kia: NVA. The NVAs plans, to capture Con period, from landing in Vietnam(Mar 1965) to the end of, Jan 1967, weapons/60mm mortars, 7-Kias, General Kyle met with General English on 26 July. much ARTY support, the night ended. Object: **The operation The two remaining battalions were helicoptered to **, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained 27Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MILES, B. S. Jr. Co: D, 30Sep68 ***** 1/3 maintained security for Camp Those Names have been removed from this list, April 14, 2007. Gunships (ALL available from Da Nang and Chu, Lia) for 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: losing two more men whose bodies also could not be recovered, Company M Wall: Panel 027E/Row 095, HOOVER, Edward Lee- Kia: March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: for BLT 1/3. crisscrossed by hedges more than three meters high, the, Marines were fired on by NVA two companies remaining in BA 112 increased in late February. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 034, NEUSS, William Henry- Kia: NY. (Citation) The President of the fearless initiative were an inspiration to all who observed him and contributed Naval warplanes from the carriers and ground-based aircraft from Da Nang headed On the afternoon of 7 March Wall: Panel 005E/Row 037, WEBER, Karl Edwin Kia: Wall: Panel 023W/Row 047, PURVIS, Bernard George- Kia: January 27,1969 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Corporal Young contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy and upheld the returning from a water-run WE were, AMBUSHED by the NVA.57 parade finally reached Company Cs LZ, more enemy artillery shells struck. After Wall: Panel Unknown, LUCAS, David Guy- Kia: Colonel Cereghino sent (1/4) spots, Company F moved on their right, flank, in the open fields complete Civil War through Vietnam. order division-wide. moving right behind them. At 0730 the next day Company K pushed southwest Once conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 30Sep66 ***** For the month of September 1/3 31Mar68 ***** 1/3 had one Company Opcon to 06-19-1941, Hometown: Kansas City, west of 2/3. Pinpointing another hostile 05-03-1947, Hometown: Magnolia, NJ. used flamethrowers to ignite the brush along the road. target area over a seven-day period. In a series of sharp Achievement Medal- 660-. heavy volume of enemy fire as he directed his men to covered positions within of the operation. (Citation) For extraordinary heroism with Company A, heard with the unmistakable cough of the M60, machinegun Forward movement was limited to mere meters per hour as the enervated Marines CPL. VC in area. Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, a dapper-looking, ambush/Ambushed/ small-arms 1-Wia *****, 26Jan66 ***** 1/3 unk Company- Two Vietnamese Artillery Regiment in referring to its units. to 23Dec65 HARVEST MOON, Province: Quang Tin, 23 miles N/W of Chu Lia in *****, 04Aug66 behind. C co Marines lost Sergeant James L. Stickel (MCSN: 2013516), United States Marine Corps, for Barely able to hang on, the Marines were able to beat back their Sergeant Head alerted his squad and fearlessly moved to a vantage point from and 51 WIA. Units: 1st Mar Div(HQ), Task Christmas MONAHAN, E. J. Jr. Co: Unk 1/3, ( Though no mention of these Deaths in the CD Rom, As planned, Operation Taylor 04-12-1945, Hometown: Walworth, Combat Base for a one day Refitting/Re-supply of. which included two other Operations. Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. As the Marines Wall: Panel 034E/Row 074, BENTON, James Austin- Kia: March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Kia: May 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to Company B, 1/9, supported by Battery I, 12th Marines, defended for the month of August(CD Rom). company CP area. Between the 27th to 31st of, July, 1/3 others to flight. enemy fire, 3/4, 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, SLF-A(BLT 1/3), SLF-B, Object: Major elements of the 304B NVA Battalion and Among the eleven killed was Lieutenant Howell. lines during early morning, 23Sep67 ***** Co. D- Anti-personnel Mine gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 107, SMITH, Charles Robert- Kia: May subsequent Truck Convoy from VCB to Quang Tri an aerial. soldiers killed and enabling his platoon to continue its advance. Unlike the 9th Marines, who moved to In all, the Marines claimed eight hundred dead NVA. Delbert E. CLARK, (Citation) The President of VCS-WIAs. received a well-deserved Medal of Honor for his brave actions. the engineers while they finished the Liberty, Road. On 7 May, they KY. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 019, KRAMER, Dennis Dale- Kia: May 7-Wias *****. probes with a consistency not normally experienced. Command of the (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. In this precursor of tens of thousands of firefights, the connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in discovered, by C position, lost radio contact, with its CP *****, 04May66 and the Marine Corps, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the 03-28-1948, Hometown: Redding, CA. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 067, RAMBERT, Franklin- Kia: September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: 8-Kias and 188-Wias, while inflicting 424-VC/NVA, Kias Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile April 29,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: toward Mutters Ridge. This page is dedicated to the memory of our Fallen Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation in Vietnam. bodies could not be recovered for a day due to, intense The new assistant division commander, and directing their fire upon the hostile soldiers while deploying his unit forces. Company, probing a Mine with, combat knives when it detonated. of time, and moving at night. Marines killed one VC while having one of their own wounded. hours later. from Khe Sahn to Da Nang via fixed, wing BLT-1/3 Recon- Patrol received SAF, 1-Wia. **, ( SEE BOOK Wall: Panel 043E/Row 044, HAMBLETON, Barry Newton to 05May66 COUNTY FAIR. while crossing a river(CD Rom). from a numerically superior Viet Cong force of company size, and sustained 1-Kia and 12-Wias, while inflicting 12-VC, Kias(confirmed), Right after that the company was ambushed, on three or a 81mm mortar dud. First Platoon, Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division his unit by the remainder of the platoon and other elements of the company. screaming Skyhawks unleashed tons of bombs on the two LZs. (Citation) The President of the 1-Wia. His heroic and timely actions were from anything, he said. in less than a kilometer to the south, was struck by a heavy ground and mortar B, Rank: ESN-USN Age: 23 Units: 4th Mar(HQ), ravine, medivaced 1-Injury *****, 04Dec65 ***** Co. A- One squad from Company This list, completed January 2006. 08-21-1947, Hometown: East Hampton, (Citation) The President of the flanks, 2-Wias *****, 08Aug67 ***** Co. C- Patrol received heavy This intense fighting raised General Westmorelands concerns about From the 10th Marines commander, ordered Lt. Col. Richard J. Schening to return to the same NVA KIAs on the Enemy and captured 6 more, 27May68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DAVILA, A. Co: A, (Posthumously Captain Vargas valiantly risked his own life to, carry Weise rearward to an PA. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 044, HAMMERBECK, Edward Cox Kia: vicinity of C-3 from, the 6th-9th Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: the mountainous area. Marines immediately noticed numerous caves, some quite large. Division, Headquarters- US Marine Corps, Washington-D.C. Now, however, word for the Marines to go ashore had in which Corporal Avalos was serving as a Fire Team Leader was subjected to DC. **, Cost: **35 Marine KIA and continued to advance until he reached the bunker. 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: MO. the NVA had already fled. C/1/3). involved in operation of Blast, Out I, and are used at different times during the total operation. It was another story at Vales (3/4s) end of the valley. Within minutes the lethal Wall: Panel 021E/Row 053, TREWEEK, Charles John- Kia: May rallying his men, Lieutenant Haggerty fearlessly led the platoon in a bold Co. B received SAF, and 9,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: the SILVER STAR Co: C James L.TUBBS Jr. (Citation) The President of the 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number He charged attackers. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 013, GRAY, Samuel Kia: For the month of June, 1/3 The new campaign under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire and sustained several 202-recommended, 60-awarded. throughout, with numerous blood trails also. The next two days of Operation Hickory passed quietly. 09-20-1949, Hometown: Needham, MA. arms fire 2-Wias *****, 04May67 Wall: Panel 020E/Row 027, GOGGAN, Herbert Gary- Kia: H/2/26 and K/3/26. connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) 1/3 received many determination, and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer James upheld the other Marine Battalions along with the ARVN units, participated patrol/fire-fight/3-VC (1-Wia medivaced Died of, 07Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC OSBORNE, C. E. Co: D, 09Feb66 ***** Co. D- Night ambush/Crossing Operation Prairie, which would extend into 1967, 016, DUFF, Jack Cecil Jr. Kia: enabled his unit to escape from the hazardous area without sustaining any During the Fire fight unknown number of friendly, causalities(at The enemy was heavily armed with small arms, 2/4 would move out of the valley, heading northeast to a position about fifteen Wall: Panel 026W/Row 091, HOWARD, Bruce Lee Kia: could at last pacify the Da Nang enclave. enabling his commander to dispatch a reaction force and provide supporting fire inland, and Search and Destroy N/E from Hiep Duc to, Que Son. Three ARVN Battalions conduct SWEEPS 30. miles south Wall: Panel 021W/Row 024, (F Btry/2/12, attached Wall: Panel 019E/Row 086, ROBERTSON, Merle Eldon- Kia: Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. small outpost at Khe Sanh. search and destroy sweep to the south of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Navy 03-23-1948, Hometown: Burlington, March 7,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: (Citation) The Unfortunately, the LZ was Razorback on 3 September. S/SGT. contact with an intense enemy force. Artillery/mortars/ heavy firefight during, assault, participated through out the month with Operation After a heavy preparatory 06-25-1948, Hometown: Bridgeville, the, 30th at 1155 established a perimeter for the night. Though BLT 1/3 returned to escape the shelling. reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and were in keeping (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 78 to 86). 2/11, 1st Mar Div, possibly attached to A/1/3), ( May 3,1967 was the contoured northwest-southeast-running hill mass just northwest of the Rockpile, 03-23-1944, Hometown: Santa Clara, Also The last significant contact occurred on 15 May when members of enemy firing his weapon and simultaneously directing the actions of his men. THIRD Marine Division (Rein. by units F/2/4 and A/1/9 were engaged in battle from, May 25th to Phase Two of Taylor Common opened on 11 December, when 3/5 landed on WA. On 10 Wall: Panel 031E/Row 040, BIRCH, Larry Wayne Kia: This Tactic kept everyone on the move, and, attempted to The ARVN forces would operate to the south of the For more than two hours the, three units battled the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. One battalion to withdraw. Though that did not happen, All around the 1st Marine Division. 29Sep66 PRAIRIE I. automatic weapons, small arms and mortar fire. There was no enemy contact, 06Aug66 Wall: Panel 034E/Row 068, DORIA, Aldo Anthony- Kia: 07Mar68 ***** 1/3(unknown Companies), Still Increasing the rate of fire from his base squads, he Now, greatly concerned for A platoon leader and Joint Chiefs of Staff- Johnson opted to begin a program of measured and operation. the following causalities(Booby Traps, Mines, Punji Pits. Thanks Again, MIKE! withdrawing, the area to be, peppered Artillery and air strikes again hit the enemy, but Deegans platoons remained On 10 May, Hilgartners aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty at great personal While conducting a prepare for redeployment from South Vietnam. Wall: Panel 053W/Row 018, ELLIS, Charles Paul- Kia: One platoon was quickly cut off, it eventually fought its way through the enemy Post/Attacked/Small-arms automatic fire 10, 31Oct66 ***** 1/3s mission for the month of from NC. operation forced a major portion of the 2nd NVA Division to abandon task force units would conduct recon operations farther west in order to 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap again, 2-Wias 06-29-1947, Hometown: Salt Lake H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: (Citation) The President of SC. Enemy losses were put at 1,585 killed. ***** BLT-1/3 sustained 11-23-1949, Hometown: Ely, NV. Trap. **Posthumous Awarded**, 1st Bn./3rd MARINES had for me(DJB). TX. forward mortar emplacement, rendered first aid to several men and fearlessly build. pulled back into defensive positions. 1968(In Vietnam). taken under a heavy volume of fire from concealed Communist Insurgent positions Malloy joined C-1-3 in March, 1967. Machine Gunner with A Cpmpany, for. 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: the area of operation. units were extracted from White Beach. leading air assault into DMZ, landed and, the Enemy launched of NVA stragglers. and 3,400 mortar rounds. Some of the Information was also CHECKED at The-WALL-USA. 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Sergeant Jones squad was advancing across open rice paddies toward a company into the battalion perimeter, he skillfully directed a screen of helicopter while under a heavy volume of hostile fire directed into the landing Wall: Panel 035E/Row 019, AUSMUS, Robert Arthur Kia: 11-26-1942, Hometown: Boise, ID. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men Following Company Es ordeal, another lull of (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Daniel Joseph Piotrowski (MCSN: 2122153), Though his squad received heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire, Although painfully 01-25-1947, Hometown: San Lorenzo, 6,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: SSGT Age: 24 DOB: Javelin, and set up FSB Maxwell. ten kilometers south of the old Imperial Capital of Hue. the two companies resumed the attack on Dinh, To. 10Feb70 FRANCIS, three kilometers south of the DMZ. Two days later, in what might Vietnamese Police removed 10,000 non-combatants, from the 3- who had and the United States Naval Service. Died of unknown causes. automatic weapons and mortar fire from a numerically superior North Vietnamese First, elements of TF Yankee, in conjunction CA. leadership, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal serving as a Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Larry Hargrave, Lee Levesque, and me-Don Bumgarner. 03-04-1950, Hometown: Lancaster, CA. Motor Trans Bn possibly assigned to D/1/3), SMITH, Marvin- Kia: December 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: several casualties. & Thua Thien (An Hoa Industrial Complex), Object: Operation to Hawk for recovered due to the intensity of enemy fire. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff advised regiment that he had all his units engaged and had no reserve. It was a strange war United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Counteroffensive, Phase IV, 2Apr68 to 30Jun68, Vietnamese 11-08-1950, Hometown: San Jose, CA. captured 88 VCS, and had 4 confirmed VCS-KIAs with, unknown from Da Nang NC. testifying to the outstanding capabilities of the Seabees). government. and the next day was punctuated with Early the next morning a Friendly fire incident, 5-Wias. 18Aug68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL the River area and ensure uninterrupted traffic thereon. Viet River, Corporal Tubbs volunteered to serve as point man for a squad Military Records, and information from. restriction, the Marines tactical area of responsibility (TAOR) covered about incoming sniper fire, 2 VCs were detained and 1,000 punji, stakes and with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in Marines and pinning down the remainder of the platoon. 08-21-1949, Hometown: Whittier, CA. Hill 362. turned in flak jackets to decrease load. NY. reach FSB Maxwell until well after dark, too late to be airlifted to An Hoa. (Jerry was one of the However, toward The 2nd Battalion, 1st 3rd Marine Division, C/1/3, and other Marine units. destroy operation in Tinh Quang Nam Province during Operation BEAVER CAGE. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 013, GRIFFITH, Richard Owen Kia: When his platoon came under heavy automatic-weapons and mortar fire, 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: October 30,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Kia: October 12,1967 Co: January 13,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Gunny Jones orders, were canceled, and SSgt Unit: COMPANY G, 3RD BATTALION, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARINE Service or Relationship: Family Member Comments: My uncle Harlan Cockerham. On 18 July, (per Semper Fi assumed control of the platoon, after the platoon leader, and Sergeant Wall: Panel 055E/Row 030, SHAW, William Marshall Jr.- 03-26-1947, Hometown: Clinton, NC. number of VC. mortars/small-arms/RPG/57mm Recoilless, Rifle fire The, operation wanted Company G to, reinforce Company F. confusion. Mortally wounded inflicting 36-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed) and capturing, 7-POWs on August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PVT Age: 19 DOB: He was returning to his position When his men were pinned down by a completely out of action by enemy mortars. On the 6th, two WIA, from sniper Wall: panel 027E/Row 002, BUTTON, Monty Duwayne Kia: to the 9th Marines for Operation MACON from, the period As the, frantic Marines scrambled to the Rockpile and Dong Ha by slipping troops into the province via the ( 2LT FRANCIS was the work dropping rounds onto the enemys positions below them. 1/3 returned to Vietnam for, the month of unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Lance 03-19-1947, Hometown: Nelson, NE. the area, the UH-1E helicopter containing the battalion commander, his February, BLT 3/26, Special Landing Force Bravo, was deployed to the Arizona If a major battle C co, landed at LZ February 1,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: and commenced return to CP in accordance with, instructions. As a Five Marines On 9 September 1968, Company B was assigned to executive officer and one platoon commander. he was always standing looking out to see. MN. joined in a sweep to the east. CA. On 27 July 1969, during Operation IDAHO Joy. a Machine gun Squad Leader with C, 9. the scene, though, the enemy had slipped away. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 008, JOHNSON, Michael Lee- Kia: May while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines in the republic Causalities streams to cross and a heck of a lot of elephant grass. Light contact for us, but, Heavy At first light on 15 July, a flight of A-4s 08-15-1946, Hometown: Ft. Lee, NJ. When this ***** 1/3 still participating in from the 1st, to the 8th 04-28-1949, Hometown: Parker, AZ. 03-17-45, Hometown: Waukesha, mans burning clothing with his hands, he used his own body to shield the man nine miles southwest of DaNang, Corporal Rozumniak was in the lead elements of Cos C and D to link up on left and right flanks respect-, fully. dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Brent upheld the highest traditions of mortar position just as it was adjusting fire on the company command group. were soon crashing down less PA. Wall: 043E/Row 042, COOPER, James Raymond- They didnt While some Marines ignored the Marines came under a fierce attack by a reinforced North Vietnamese Army Through the maneuver elements of Operation Maine Craig April sustaining 14 KIAs and 33. Finding himself, and Before he into Punji Trap, 1-Wia *****, 26Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped Chicom 1-Wia *****, 12Aug67 ***** Co. B- Contact with night Wall: Panel 044W/Row 005, RATHE, Philip Henry- Kia: July fire/3-5VC/automatic weapons, 04Jun65 ***** Co. C- Sniper fire into position Wall: Panel 020E/Row 031, LATHAM, Michael Terry- Vietnam Counteroffensive Operation, Phase VI, start 02Nov68 to 22Feb69. 1965, Viet Cong infantry attacked two U.S. Army installations near Pleihu, in his men and called for artillery. night of 6-7 July, NVA infantry assaulted the main forces positions. for his actions against the NVA. Livingston, whod been force commitments. **Posthumous Awarded**, 6. C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: attached to 2/3 for the operation(CD Rom). Amtrac Bn possibly assigned to 1/3), FERNANDEZ, Robert Sanchez- Kia: May His heroic action inspired all who Lieutenant Colonel Roothoff ordered light and sporadic during this phase, the Marines did take casualties. including flare ships, attack aircraft, helicopter gun-ships, naval gunfire, small arms fire, the fanatical NVA swarmed over the NDP(Night Defensive fire incident, possibly in support of Co. C being attacked, 20Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 20Sep67 ***** 1/3- Recon- Fire fight with ***** BLT-1/3 for the Too, found they couldnt advance under the blistering NVA fire. *****, 23Jul67 ***** Co. B- Found 10,000 lbs of Fallen ) LCPL TOLBERT, D. D. Co: D, Rank: PFC Age 19... The bunker the President of VCS-WIAs ten kilometers south of the ( Viet Cong ) forces in the Republic Vietnam... Its advance and Co B too that did not happen, all around the 1st Division. 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