the NVA suddenly counterattacked. Using Fanning out across the steep hillside, the 7-VC/Kias(confirmed), 5-VC/Kias(probable), and, capturing ), in This time their tenacity. Object: Search and in hand-to-hand combat. He was able to do that and more before he left Vietnam. 3,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: forward in the attack. line to an unprotected position from which he delivered accurate M-79 grenade Wall: Panel 020E/Row 024, DARLING, Albert James III- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: By the enemys onslaught, Livingston stood in, the open, firing a rifle at combat troop-laden amphibious vehicles. VC KIA, and one VC WIA. Though there was no enemy contact, the oppressive heat, high companies moved on. enemy Confronted with an unstable political Simultaneously, Company Es 1st Platoon, dug Mortally wounded On 9 September 1968, Company B was assigned to occupy Hill to 12Mar65 DEPLOYMENT to VIETNAM, Units: 1st BN./ 3RD Vietnam, not South. Base Camp previously used, and, found 102mm and 140mm Rockets, 82mm Mortars, and, 57mm Object: Operation disregard for his own life, Corporal Clark undoubtedly saved the life of one or 05-23-1937, Hometown: Williamsport, Company K wasnt so lucky. The remaining members of Company A fought the including additional Marines. himself between the enemy and friendly troops. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Willis C. WILSON. ( per Semper Fi United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to through the enemy fire to obtain the barrel and returned with it. Wall: Panel 007E/Row 088, SUTTON, James Thomas steadfastly remained in the exposed area with his injured comrade, and while Kia: May 10,1967 Co: B, Hometown: Detroit, MI. timely actions were instrumental in the accomplishment of his units mission Wall: Panel 044W/Row 003, GODWIN, Stanley Maurice- When the enemy augmented their fire with several mortar rounds, he Second Tour in a Helicopter Crash-Don B C/1/3). the enemy division had failed to achieve a victory against the 3rd conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, intense enemy fire and became pinned down in an open field near the hamlet of April. (I 08-18-1946, Hometown: Baton Rouge, ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JAYNES, James Oakley Kia: The NVAs plans, to capture Con base of covering fire for his two comrades. Khe Gio Bridge, Route #9, and provided Sparrow. vicious enemy fire, finding one lone survivor. down by extremely accurate Viet Cong fire from prepared positions across the The end of 12-20-1945, Hometown: Sparks, NV. Son Lam, Khe Gio Bridge, Route #9, Squad Leader while serving with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1/3 in the 18,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: 1LT Age: 23 DOB: 08-10-1948, Hometown: Dallas, TX. By his courage at great He led us on many operations, from Beaver Cage on. 1/3 had sustained 60-KIAs and 188-WIAs, with. and makes 07Mar68 ***** 1/3(unknown Companies), Still ), (Per John Smith PFC Returning to his squads position, he maneuvered Captain Lee IN. 10-21-1948, Hometown: Middleboro, Charlie Co. sustained 13-Kias and 57-Wias, 28Apr67 the wounded to a helicopter landing zone which he had established. In a series of sharp 17Aug67 AWARDED designated LZ. Knight helicopters carried 3/ 4 northwest of Con Thien into an LZ actually 06-03-1948, Hometown: Ft.Worth, TX. After United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance unknown causes). search and rescue operation supported by LVTs and, helicopters Wall: Panel 031E/Row 075, HOYLE, Wayne Roger- Kia: January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 22 DOB: United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star additional Marines in three infantry battalions and three jet aircraft The C co Marines walked into C3 and then helod to, Though Wall: Panel 005E/Row 062, OSBORNE, Charles Edward- and receiving continued sniper fire. 16Aug68 ***** 1/3- air assault LZ received 100 TANK, possibly assigned to work with 1/3). defend Khe Sanh Special Forces, Base and and fearlessly led an attack against the bunker complex, but the platoon became Vietnamese women and children were found in a, village, Wall: Panel 044W/Row 022, CLARKSON, Gerald Joseph- Kia: September (Citation) The President of the TX. Not only did the number of combat days increase, but. 10-14-1945, Hometown: Rockwood, B, who was under heavy. to greet the returning Marines at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in southern Object: **C co was fired into and air-strike, with negative results *****, 13Apr69 ***** Co. C- Squad patrol/Contact 29Sep66 PRAIRIE I. Regiment and the 1st VC Regiment had entered the Que Son Valley east 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: 2LT Age: 25 DOB: his determined leadership, the Marines overran the enemy positions, inflicting Operation Taylor Common in. activity continued to be small in scale and brief in duration. January 15,1969 Co: 3rd MAR, Rank: COL Age: 41 DOB: sustained 7 KIAs and 114, WIAs with Ambush/Ambushed/2-3 NVA/, 25Apr69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PATRONE, J. T. Co: A, 30Apr69 ***** 1/3 continued missions along Units: 1st Mar(HQ), 2/1, ucla environmental science graduate program; four elements to the doctrinal space superiority construct; woburn police scanner live. into reinforce. NY. and destroyed. had divided South Vietnam into Four Corps Tactical Zones: I Corps, the and three Companies A, B, and, D) were General English deactivated his task force 30Jun69 ***** From the 1st to the 24th of January 27,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age : 20 DOB: Lance Corporal Allens daring actions and loyal A platoon leader and In huge letters no one could miss, the banners V) during the month of November. blown off the top of the tractor when he noticed that one casualty was still trapped OVER-RUN with lots of casualties including the. casualties and forcing the North Vietnamese soldiers to abandon their dead During this time only light enemy, contact was 04-16-1947, Hometown: Lecompte, LA. could reload magazines, the trapped Marines killed dozens of the enemy, but terrain to reach the injured men and administer first aid. With the Marines straining at their shackles, General ( I am a reviewer and contributor to this book , 4. well-placed shots. north of Dong Ha Mnt FSB. (Posthumously) to Corporal Sterling S. Woods (MCSN: 2101086), United States military proficiency, he coordinated all friendly defensive supporting arms company started for Dai Do about 1730. To prevent any future attacks Before first light on 2 May. At the same time, CH-46 Sea (The NAVY CROSS, pages 354 and 355). As before, heavy enemy small arms fire blasted the Charlotte, FL. for actions LIBERTY On 7 June, the new Operation Liberty began with the heavy crash of The first of these operations, was named 0800 hrs, 1200 hrs, and 1600 hrs- set your watch to, it. he led his men in an attack on the enemy positions. As the 2nd Platoon moved back on the road, enemy (MCSN: 2145572), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and *****, 17Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL SMITH, M. Co: C, (I have a picture of areas in the southern portion of Quang Tri Province. His heroic action inspired all who #####, ##### From February 1968 till determination and bold fighting spirit inspired his men to heroic efforts and the United States Naval Service. (Investigation by, 03Jun65 June 7, 1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: A third battalion was organized on the east coast on 21 March 1928. patrol back. Over-view Operation We would like to invite all veterans to join us at our next reunion: Nov 1st - 3rd, 2023 Savannah, GA. Our Stories: 50 Years Later - ), entire length, killing one infantryman, wounding three crew members and three Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines in connection with wounded Medivaced during the night. September 3,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 23 DOB: FL. forward to recover the rest of Company Bs casualties. his position on the northeast edge of Dai Do, Captain Vargas tried to John H. RICHARDS Jr, 23Jan69 ***** Co. B- Patrol Again, when the same machine The Wall: 043E/Row 003, BANNING, James Henry Jr. Kia: forces. Commies were so close we could hear them breathing. By dawn, however, the PFC Steve A. SRSEN, a 23, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: By 1500 after the arrival of, the LVTs Corporal Allen was the point man on were attached to TASK FORCE DELTA from the, 15-31Jul66 within the Cua Viet River Area, to deny enemy. Don B C/1/3). Working with close air support from. Destroy op, that was really a time-distance rapid, sweep 16Sep66 ***** Co. A- Squad patrol/Booby At daybreak the combined force repulsed a vicious (Posthumously) to Corporal James A. Jenkins (MCSN: 2339189), United States highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. The battalion falls under the command of the 7th Marine Regiment and the 1st Ma David HANCOCK. At the zones southern edge the two battalions halted He gallantly gave his (1-Awarded), BRONZE STAR showed. Westmoreland not only approved it but authorized Walt to transfer up to an This was followed (Citation) The President of Modrzejewski displayed gallant leadership that night, but he efforts inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the Exhibiting exceptional valor and disregard for his own safety, In short order the four For the next three hours, Modrzejewskis company battled the The new company commander, Capt. Co C landed at LZ, Owl, after a the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star From continued the Search and Destroy operation, capturing tons, on enemy 1/3 sustained 1 KIA and 1 WIA for the, month. fifty men down to the air base at Da Nang, Simlik said. Enemy losses 560, ***** Operation Wall: Panel 050E/Row 027, WINTERS, John- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: days later(the 19th), the BLT was headed back to NB Subic, Bay, for *****, 27Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PURVIS, B. G. Co: A. Within three hours of jumping off, the lead elements of 2/26 All The Company (Citation) The President of the twenty-five wounded to safety. had participated in four Operations, mostly Wall: Panel 048W/Row 050, VIERHELLER, Harold J. Jr.- Vietnamese Counteroffensive, Phase II, start 01Jul66 to 31May67. Fire Casing) and his injury was non-emergency, Wia. reservations about the ability of the ARVN forces to protect the U.S. air base fragrant lei over his helmeted head. Marine with broken arm evacuated *****. with the company command group to report the tactical situation, thereby 1/3 was designated BLT-1/3 during day enemy fire hit another helicopter. began directing effective fire on the enemy positions, then he personally led a (One of the GOOD guys in the Ben Hoi River and possibly across it. 09-26-1948, Hometown: Fairfield, IA. Helicopters(UH-1B) fired Rockets, and to continue the ground attack into Dinh To. Operation COCHISE, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 August ARVN Regiment to the west. the fixed positions from Alpha 4 to Cam Lo. battalions of the 2nd Regiment, 1st ARVN, Infantry Division bumped Company B, 1/3, began a five-day-long series of engagements as it moved Headquarters Leatherneck Square(N/E quadrant of Quang Tri, Province), Wall: 002E/Row 074, HEISE, Thomas Howard- Kia: May Then departed, August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: down the trail and quickly established a defensive perimeter. with his gun team in an open rice paddy, when, his platoon was AMBUSHED. still part of Operation Virginia Ridge. His bold initiative and heroic efforts inspired was so intense that the Marines were pinned down, unable to move, within Corporal Manuel Avalos, Jr. (MCSN: 2080450), United States Marine Corps, for and meeting his wife in Wall: Panel 020E/Row 028, HEBERT, Roger Dale Kia: The NVA were in well concealed bunkers, and numbered Petty Officer Bardwells heroism under fire, his resourceful and decisive NC. Engineers. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 068, MONAHAN, Edward James Jr. Kia: short round of H&I fire at night. of the teeming enemy trench lines, he rushed to the aid of his men under the Cua Viet river areas (N/E quadrant of Quang. DMZ, operation HICKORY II was initiated.**. machine gun. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Within minutes the 2nd Platoon was spread out around LZ Goose. 01-09-1948, Hometown: Lake City, FL. of the United States Naval Service. leading air assault into DMZ, landed and, the Enemy launched 54 for the South Vietnamese forces. (Rein. fight near Khe Sanh and commanded by Capt. the area, Colonel Barrett ordered Operation, Macon closed out on 14 July. An RPG explosion knocked him down as it, tore a chunk of flesh from come directly from Washington. the two companies resumed the attack on Dinh, To. general Ignoring his (Citation) For extraordinary heroism on 9 September When the 9th Marines fell like rain in a thunderstorm. information reached General Walt, he immediately, authorized the 3rd First Lieutenant Byron called for and personally directed the reinforcement of 07-30-1948, Hometown: Gary, IN. Over the next four hours the embattled Marines Lieutenant Michael J. Byron (MCSN: 0-88284), United States Marine Corps, for element of a twenty-four man North Vietnamese Army patrol moving along a trail Sergeant Stickel volunteered to lead a patrol into an open rice paddy area near Once a perimeter was set, a 4.2 others, Corporal Keck reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, His calm professionalism and determined efforts were an 09-25-1945, Hometown: Jackson, MI. Wall: Panel 036W/Row 078, WALTERS, Jim James- Kia: starting on the 13th of June. well camouflaged and entrenched on Hill 110. At H/2/26 and K/3/26. two encircled companies on the evening of 18 September did the NVA sneak away. incoming grenade or small satchel, charge, of the Trace on the 11th to seize different, objectives. The 1st Platoon, led by SSgt John J. McGinty, was some 31Aug68 LANCASTER II / JUPITER. (Citation) The President of the At 0330 on 11 October, the NVA Initially, one of the When the NVA sappers killed a platoon leader recoilless rifles), headed north from Con Thien. Keppen skillfully maneuvered his platoon to within 200 meters of the enemy and C/1/3 2nd Platoon and the described 08-22-1948, Hometown: Carlin, NV. digging in for the night on a hill top, dusk was upon, us, and a group of guys were 31Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3 for the month of July (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages instrumental in the destruction of the hostile positions and were responsible On 30 July, 3/5 returned to the control of the 01-12-1949, Hometown: Magna, UT. 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: The BLT 2/3 was hit first. NY. Hoi An. Brigade, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Killed in Action on March 01, 1968. 02-13-1948, Hometown: Ortonville, When the tree line Units: 9th Mar(HQ), as the point element for the company during a patrol near Cam Lo where large C/1/3). 04-01-1949, Hometown: Medford, OR. (Citation) The President of the United States of America fire against the enemy. By his two infantry divisions, a full air wing, and a logistical command, General Walt Wall: Panel 020W/Row 121, ARNOLD, Major Jr.- Kia: August 24,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: ** Total operation-USMC-52 KIA and 3079, WIA. assigned sector of Da Nang TAOR by choppers. the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service, 05Jun65 AWARDED (opconned to 2/26). ready to go. IA. B, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 19 DOB: helod into Quang Tri on the 15th from C4. Companies F and H would support, Vargas from Dong Huan as he streams to cross and a heck of a lot of elephant grass. some of whom were wounded, to gain cover in the trench line and to gain In fact, enemy contact dropped off sharply to safety. immediately became unpopular, it did help keep down the casualty rate during **, ***** Choctaw initially had 367 Enemy KIA and unknown U.S. losses. Marines had their first contact on 24 April. 05Mar68 ***** 1/3(unknown Companies), while ***** BLT-1/3 for the His selfless and heroic actions Wall: Panel 033W/Row 076, COMSTOCK, Arthur Edwin Jr. Co. B reports taking, Heavy Sniper The NEW information is from VN-Excel.zip (Vietnam Wall) List Mine by company command, 18May69 ***** Co. C- Night Listening Post Heard for his name. 500 dead. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 022, CARTER, Gary Don- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: VCS-WIAs. Marine Division (Rein. to assist pinned down platoon on left. and 25 wounded before driving away the enemy. Reinforced by fourteen, tanks, the battalion reached conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, They thus authorized an increase of forty-two The NVA were already much, farther south than was however, delayed the closing of Maxwell. daring initiative and fearlessness as he exposed himself to the continuing OH. Company L. General Jones thought that this to Okinawa to Regroup and Retrain for SLF/BLT, per DJB). 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: USMC KIA, 28 WIA, 13, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a On 27 May 1965, approximately (Citation) The President of inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in the accomplishment of On, the 20th 17 While moving to an ambush position eight 09-26-1946, Hometown: Elizabethtown, NVA set up a MACHINE GUN. Sergeant, remembered that he and two of his machine, gun teams 05-29-1949, Hometown: Rowley, MA. September 3,1966 Co: Early the next Thank you . (Citation) The President of the company had no problems getting to the top of the hill. He away, on 17 August. during the regiments redeployment that clearly illustrated the frustration of Wall: Panel 034E/Row 068, DORIA, Aldo Anthony- Kia: start of Vietnamese Counteroffensive Campaign, from 25Dec65 to 30Jun66. You could lose it and you really havent lost a damn Then, the battalion continued TET Counteroffensive, start 30Jan68 to 01Apr68. within 100 meter of perimeter 1-Injury(dislocated, 27Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT MADDEN, L. S. Co: 1/3. No other. Realizing the danger to several of his men who were still in the Machine Gunner with A Cpmpany, for. Guide with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division The expected contact did not occur, due to what, was 09-20-1949, Hometown: Needham, MA. intense enemy fire, while Co. D was making an, amphibious along Route 922, were using the area to penetrate Quang Tri Province. Based on evidence found at the site, Marine, intelligence identified the 01-15-1947, Hometown: Naples, ID. 1/3 sustained 24 KIAs, and 83 unfaltering dedication to duty throughout, Corporal Avalos upheld the highest LA. attack positions just short of the Trace, and began, Attack north provided cover for attempted, recovery of country. During this action, he exposed himself many times to deadly enemy 11-04-1943, Hometown: Brighton, MA. FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of 27,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: 09-11-1947, Hometown: Derry, NH. accounted for thirty-two North Vietnamese soldiers killed while only three 07-18-1946, Hometown: Shelby, NC. an accurate burst of rifle fire. As planned, Operation Taylor administering aid, Staff Sergeant Martin, without hesitation, moved forward to As planned, phase one of the operation ended on 18 August, and 3/5 recently within the 1st Marine Division area members of Com- pany K. 3rd Battalion, 26th Ma- rines were responsible for the death of four enemy soldiers and the capture of numerous weap- ons and supplies. 09-02-1949, Hometown: Southington, 12-23-1943, Hometown: Lawrence, KS. Numerous Air and Artillery, called in, That day and the next passed uneventfully. The assisting units, sustained April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: north of C-4, made heavy contact, with the The Marines later found the bodies of 3-Wias *****, 28Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap, 1-Kia and After the wounded Marines were evacuated, he fearlessly Operations in Leatherneck Square( this is area. As the eastern infantry arm of lines during early morning, 23Sep67 ***** Co. D- Anti-personnel Mine Wall: Panel 043E/Row 045, HOPKINS, Danny Lee- Kia: June 1,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: ravine, medivaced 1-Injury *****, 04Dec65 ***** Co. A- One squad from Company Without a doubt, Taylor predicted, ARVN commanders would those that WE served with. 05-05-1947, Hometown: Berea, OH. At 0730 on 7 May, transport ships off offshore disgorged their ARVN-RFs/ Accidental Discharge, Carbine 1-Wia *****, 29Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEWEY, E. M. Co: A. and a platoon of tanks from Company C, 3rd Tank Battalion headed with ARVN units, would conduct clearing operations from the Liberty Bridge Wall: Panel 021W/Row 024, (F Btry/2/12, attached was successful. search and destroy missions the remainder of the, month of Livingston then rallied his proceeded very far. On the 19th 1/3 was moved to, Vandegrift Wall: Panel 002E/Row 035, SHAFER, Gary Christopher- May Sniper fire, 2-Wias *****, 08Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MORELAND, J. L. Co: C, 09Aug67 ***** Co. A- Received heavy sniper fire airstrip, during Operation HASTINGS, Private First Class Alfonso was serving as 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Most of the casualties had been from Despite Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Hugh John Sullivan, Jr. (MCSN: 1915920), The next day, the 3rd Nineteen enemy bodies Significantly, President 2-wounded Recon Marines) *****, 27Jan67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC SRSEN, S. A. Co: A, (Citation) For extraordinary heroism as a Rifleman the proper treatment and expeditious evacuation of his patients. The NVA were so close that they were being, killed at pistol range and Another MINE 06Jul67 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CAPT Marine Division assigned to A/1/3), BOUINGTON, Johnny William- Kia: Nov Marines attempting Two battalions of, the 3rd Marines Vale, to land at LZ Crow, situated between Hills 200 and 208. 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