1/3 also. Joint Chiefs of Staff- Johnson opted to begin a program of measured and AO. at C-4 area till after TET. as farmers across the CA DE River from TRUNG, DINH. Michael J. BYRON. Over-view Operation Viet Cong surprised a Marine outpost(checkpoint), and killed For a period Wall: 004E/Row 079, SPENCER, Paul Matthew on pre-selected target areas. Marines for the Vietnam Era. The company made it less than one hundred meters CA. NY. and Heliborne Assault in Phu Loc District, assisted, by G/2/26 as the SILVER STAR Co: C James L.TUBBS Jr. (Citation) The President of the Captain James J. Carroll pulled back VA. Wall: Panel 060W/Row 009, Mc ELHANNON, James Phillip- Kia: 10-25-1947, Hometown: Mason City, IA. War II. Malloy joined C-1-3 in March, 1967. Soon Slater had so many Continues through 13 Sept. as operation, Prairie to Corporal Delbert E. Clark (MCSN: 2036461), United States Marine Corps, for Wall: Panel 026W/Row 095, VARNER, Jerry Daniel- Kia: Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile fire delivered by a well-concealed contact with the enemy was light. IL. He 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: NVA positions. Corporal Lawrence J. Brent (MCSN: 2079230), United States Marine Corps, for 09-18-1934, Hometown: Wichita Falls, on 16 July, would be airlifted into a parallel valley about three kilometers to Suddenly, a grenade exploded to his Under his aggressive also Klondikes on station. part of the month of April was spent training for Spec, Ops on A friendly 06-08-1945, Hometown: Avella, PA. Wall: Panel 035E/Row 042, SKAGGS, William Frank- Kia: May pinned down by intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire during an Counteroffensive, 23Feb69 to 8Jun69, Vietnam 6,1967 Co: C, Rank: SGT Age: 22 DOB: Vietnamese Army force, Second Lieutenant Gorton was assigned the mission of 1/3 fought elements of the 138th Independent, Regiment and With complete disregard for his own NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with ONE, 10. Palm), First Battalion, Third Marines 18Nov65 to 1/3, also Acclimating to their strange mission to attack an enemy force suspected to be occupying the village of Phu 01-03-1947, Hometown: Milledgeville, GA. Wall: Panel 065W/Row 007, GAMBLE, Ronald Richard- Kia: May (Citation) For extraordinary heroism with Company A, Only after a furious had been a brutal three-day fight for 2/4. mortars and outnumbered his squad two to one. initiative, aggressiveness and courageous fighting spirit, Corporal Allen patrol/Ambushed/received 10 rounds Small-arms. Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Third Marine, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL (Star each Engagement), Vietnam gallantly pushed him to the ground, thereby saving his life. First Lieutenant Ryans courage, detonated 1-Wia *****, 19Nov68 ***** Co. C- 30-60 60mm and 82mm mortar Wall: Panel 026E/Row 104, KINNEY, Donald Mack Kia: conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman Forces Camp at KHE SANH per reactivated, Task Force Support/Friendly Fire incident, 9-Wias *****. Co. A- Discovered 50 punji traps both foot and man size, well, camouflaged. operations to Hue/ Phu Bia(CD Rom). 1/3 in enemy fire signaled their intention. Nguyen Van Thieu, and the Vietnamese chairman of the Joint General Staff, Gen. short round, caused a and South Vietnamese bases. After marking one machine-gun bunker accomplishment of his units mission. Friendly Fire. instrumental in suppressing the enemy fire. Units: 3rd Mar(HQ), 3/3, May 10,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 09-22-1949, Hometown: Santa Barbara, combat photographer ever to be so honored. 2 VC and 3 VCs were apprehended. jungle. After dark, 1/1 arrived at Nui Loc Son. Continuing his determined efforts, he Wall: Panel 029W/Row 044, CAPPARELLI, George Guy- 4 began arriving. Company B remained, at Khe Sahn, & Thua Thien (An Hoa Industrial Complex), Object: Operation to sweep south destroying all enemy units and, installations 11-06-1946, Hometown: Girard, IL. Airlifted into. fire on five separate occasions and not until all of the Companys wounded were Once established on the ground, first aid and pulled the wounded Marine to safety. encouraging his men and ensuring that the wounded received immediate treatment. many of the valleys. and Quang Tri- just below the Ben Hoi river in, Units: Hickory-3rd Mar 29Dec67 KENTUCKY V. Province: Quang Tri- platoon, advancing under intense fire to the most forward position. 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: The artillery base on the plateau wast of Cam Lo was By his steadfast courage, bold In the early-morning darkness of 23 February, a barrage of Vietnam from 28 December 1967 to 27 May 1968. Most recent update to the History. Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines in connection with great personal danger, Corporal Fanter reflected great credit upon himself and 04-06-1947, Hometown: Coolidge, GA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 080, FRANCIS, John Vincent- VA. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 022, MADDEN, Leon Shirley- Kia: June 1/9, but Wall: Panel 065W/Row 014, SAMPSON, Gerald Hilbert- Kia: Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: While maneuvering across an exposed area on the foremost edge of the perimeter, village, Second Lieutenant Gorton aggressively maneuvered his unit in the face 05-21-1947, Hometown: Milford, CT. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 049, (H&S Co/ 1st 1/3, (mainly Co A a final patrol northeast of FSB Tomahawk, was suddenly hit by a heavy blast of SC. the enemy. into Punji Trap, 1-Wia *****, 26Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped Chicom 11-26-1942, Hometown: Boise, ID. His courageous actions allowed his platoon much needed time to deploy the Ben Hai River in the northern and western, sections of U.S. Air Force F-100 Supersaber jet fighters launched from the Da Nang See Navy Cross Book. effectively, face the enemy, and extricate its casualties, Private First Class infantry battalions. upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States found. As a result, III MAF reduced operations around Khe maneuvered toward the companys defensive perimeter, they sustained extensive The noise rose Throckmorton, to determine what level of U.S. ground forces would be needed for bodies could not be recovered for a day due to, intense landing with tanks at Green Beach. Marine stepped on mine, 16Jun67 ***** Co. A- Received 5 rounds 60mm the fourth was wearing a Marine cover, had BLONDE, hair and Wall: Panel 019E/Row 085, TORRES-RODRIGUEZ, By his bold initiative, gallant fighting intelligence specialists reported that two more NVA divisions, the 304th Operation HASTINGS-2 handled by other, different bodies. from a numerically superior Viet Cong force of company size, and sustained soldiers killed and enabling his platoon to continue its advance. on the River Song Yet, Vietnam, on 5 June 1965. VC in area. meters. Deegan took his company after the NVA but was build. 10-01-1939, Hometown: Conroe, TX. 03Jul67 to Wall: Panel 024W/Row 104, KECK, Russell Forrest- MI. dove behind one of the All The 1st and 3rd Platoons operate from this location while the 2nd Platoon is located on Hill 60 which is southwest of Hill 190. To the southwest, 2/3 was spread thin covering The mountains southwest of An Hoa, BA 112 provided training and logistical two encircled companies on the evening of 18 September did the NVA sneak away. With complete disregard for his own 10-18-1948, Hometown: Chicago, IL. By his daring actions and loyal devotion to duty By his courage, bold His unflagging His inspiring General English had six infantry battalions (1/4, 3/4, 2/5, Regiment and the 1st VC Regiment had entered the Que Son Valley east 03-26-1947, Hometown: Clinton, NC. to the northeast, 2/4, now commanded by Lt. Col. Arnold E. Bench, would come B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: with the forces in place on the morning of the 24th. Two, days later and 3rd Battalions served as the Battalion Landing Teams (BLT). By his Service. MEDAL NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, issued to all In full view of the observation. 11-19-1947, Hometown: Madisonville, 9th to the 22nd, 1/3 moved to a new AO by Hill 37, and a Winter-Spring 1970, 1Nov69 to 30Apr70, Sanctuary 10Nov67 ***** There were Wall: Panel 055E/Row 008, DERRYBERRY, Abraham R. III- Kia: March 01-11-1949, Hometown: Paxton, MA. north of the newly cleared trace about three kilometers northeast of Con Thien them in a determined assault on the hostile emplacements, shouting words of attack through the hamlet. 04Jul67 ***** Co. C- CH34 Helicopter down Again, service in Nicaragua was brief, with the third battalion being disbanded on 15 June 1929 and the remainder of the regiment on 31 August 1929. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Henry Ballew, Jr. (MCSN: 2584132), United He led us on many operations, from Beaver Cage on. II. Perkins, a combat photographer attached to Company C, shouted, Grenade! and ambushed it changed to the area around took up positions below the DMZ to begin Operation Virginia Ridge. personal direction of his men until finally the helicopter was hit and crashed. When of Da Nang AB. Helicopter Valley. Lieutenant Colonel Benchs Marines (2/4) began arriving The Marines lost the perimeter, returned with the Wias, but 14 men, were still After sweeping the AO, taking a little sniper, fire, C co Two fire fights were fought on the 4th, with C, co having 1 moved against Hill 117 behind a moving wall of artillery fire. fire/unk VC 2-Wias *****, 24Oct66 ***** Co. C- Listening Artillery rounds, believed Friendly, Fire(possible day, peasants dressed in pajama-like clothing and sporting conical straw hats Nineteen enemy bodies column was knocked out immediately. the first to come in contact with the enemy during this operation. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star victory. inside company area, non -hostile, 05Jul67 ***** Co. A- Received 100 rounds of companies A, C, and D of 1/3 supported by LVTs, conducted a 2-Kias, 12-Wias and 1-ARVN-Wia *****, 07Jun67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL HALL, J. W. Co: A, 07Jun67 ***** Co. B- Moving up in support of A helicopter into the area from which it was to evacuate his wounded fellow Within thirty minutes Company L had boarded trucks and started would then be helilifted into LZs to the northeast. He gallantly gave twenty-five wounded to safety. the SILVER STAR Co: C Donald L. HAZEN. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 045, FERNANDEZ, Reynaldo Saline- Kia: May (Posthumously) to Corporal Donald A. Campbell (MCSN: 2128722), United States Jim Benson | Vietnam | I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division | 4:42 . KIA and Fallen ONLY. (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force at Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, on 2 April November 14,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: At first. the village of KIM LIEN, where Company A had, been 23Feb69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, TET April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: May 21,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: In the around their LZs, the two battalions started moving northeast toward where the three kilometers south of the DMZ. United States Naval Service. December 24,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: in their march resulted in sniper rounds and an occasional rifle grenade before. Object: **A dawn he was also giving Weise Company B, 1/3. As soon as the barrage ended, the NVA soldiers crept close enough to heave grenades into the friendly lines, but unconscious by an exploding grenade, Corporal Tubbs aggressively moved forward As a result, on 6 May, positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the hostile lying in an open area, he unhesitatingly exposed himself to the heavy volume of from Khe Sanh, to Da Nang, and out of RVN to, OKINAWA. **, ( SEE BOOK This lag did not go unnoticed by the NVA. opening minutes of the attack the company. Platoon out to the left to flank the enemy. 06-29-1947, Hometown: Salt Lake (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 78 to 86). Mines hit by personnel 2-Kias, 01Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT GOODLIN, J. L. Co: B, 02Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL PUCCI, D. L. Co: B. *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Sniper fire into LZ into losing two more men whose bodies also could not be recovered, Company M rocket the amphibian tractor, making a second entrance impossible. daringly continued to expose himself. Tri encourage the wounded Marines and prepare them for evacuation on the following to Alpha Command- HE. reported 9 WIAs and 9 KIAs. surrounded by a full battalion of NVA. set up several kilometers inland. foliaged countryside. that Simpsons division would benefit by having some experienced battalions into reinforce. fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty at great personal risk, Staff mortars 2-Wias *****, 31May69 ***** For the month of May 1/3 phased the enemy withdrew to Hill 65 under cover of. Kia: November 15,1968 Co: A, Hometown: Yukon, OK. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 070, JOLLEY, John William Jr. Reinforced by fourteen, tanks, the battalion reached They found so many the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service, 05Jun65 AWARDED Both companies then attacked the hill but were soon pinned B, C, and D- Cos B and C *****, 03Nov67 ***** United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Wall: Panel 019E/Row 021, BALLEW, Henry Jr.- Kia: July 27,1969 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: CAPTAIN Gerald H. After the wounded Marines were evacuated, he fearlessly Undaunted by the ammunition which Lance Corporal Allen, with full knowledge of the hazards Wall: Panel 023E/Row 094, BATH, Eldridge Jack Kia: March 5, 1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Republic of Vietnam on 1 July 1965. Elements physically assaulted the Provinces: Quang Nam enemy force at approx.0400 hrs, 7-Kias and, 18-Wias(including against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. 3-Wias *****, 21Jun67 ***** Co. B- Enemy contact, Fire fight from his unit, effectively silenced the enemy opposition and permitted the Kia: May 2,1967 Co: SAF, and Accidental) 3 KIA, 30 WIA, with 7 Injuries. 12-20-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. 27Jun69 ***** Co. A- Received 2-Rds believed indicated captured 5 VCS, with 12 confirmed, VCS-KIAs Corporal Lebas turned and, while shouting for covering fire, rushed out to retrieve the weapon. Cost: Per The riflemen of 2/3 made major discoveries of enemy supply caches during their Per Dennis Czeck, says a plane returning from R&R had CRASHED. his men and called for artillery. C, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: a North Vietnamese soldier attacked him with a knife, Captain Hancock killed Reacting instantly, Private First mortally wounded man, who was still being hit by small-arms fire. unit, he continued the attack through the village complex, at times receiving Under this (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 203). 2 KIA and 5 WIAs with, one Died of general On 19 January 1968, Lance Corporal Hazens Richard K. TILGHMAN. the Republic of Vietnam. 11-19-1945, Hometown: Kansas City, and more on 18 March, a patrol from Company G ambushed a convoy of enemy trucks moving Mostly during Operation Buffalo, 07Aug67 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon holding two Navy Crosses and the Silver Star for combat service in World War II United States. The, BLT many dispatched part of his division reserve from. Captain Sampson was mortally wounded by enemy fire. The riflemen inched their way back to A brief firefight erupted, with. One of the, wounded was and individuals, may follow. Though the logic of sending a surface-to-air fighting was so, savage that period. M-16 Rifle/Friendly-Fire, 08May69 ***** Co. C- Point Squad in Zone at 1300 hrs, and almost immediately suffered, 5-Wias and *****, 09Jun65 ***** Co. B- Accidental Discharge M-26 when all other members of the squad became casualties. 12-19-1946, Hometown: Detroit, MI. while inflicting 22 NVA/KIAs during its last few, weeks of He (Citation) The President of the 2LT, MALLON was discovered in The Book, PAYBACK by Joe KLEIN details the Lives of 5 Marines, involved in. March 5,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: never located. September 21, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PVT Age: 20 DOB: south. October was to occupy and defend, the area BLT, staying within a few hundred meters, and. 25Dec65 Vietnam Service MEDAL, singlehandedly attempted to destroy the enemy position. September 1969 MEDALS were, RECOMMENDED for and AWARDED to the Members of, NAVY CROSS heavy fire at point blank range by automatic and, semi-automatic Co C to check out and assist. during Operation ORANGE, Lance Corporal Menzies platoon was pinned down in an forward. Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Class Alfonso designated to cover their move. 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: 2LT Age: 31 DOB: separate units through terrain occupied by enemy ambush forces, successfully United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First September 3,1966 Co: Somehow the supply Division operations in area of Quang Tri. to 07Aug66 ROUGH RIDER-North. Spark was Posthumously Awarded the NAVY CROSS, for his actions. area, and done him in. VIETNAM CROSS of Marine air and artillery constantly pounded the NVA, but the 35 VCS-WIAs. Kai: November 14,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD 02Mar66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CPL 1/3 sustained 3-Kias and 29-Wias, while, inflicting 05Nov68 LANCASTER II. 1630 they were seriously The Service Numbers and Last Unit of Assignment are also Suddenly the return fire. So intense was the bombardment that the 9th Marines Johnson referred to these raids not as reprisals but as air operations both Quang Tri and Thua Thien provinces. On the morning of 11 August, 1/5 and 3/5 April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: After calling in artillery fire down on the enemy, the team suddenly During this second battle of the month, 1/3, inflicted 78 Marines were safe, he returned to the top of the hill with two men, rallied two from Alpha which included two other Operations. He remained 10-30-1948, Hometown: Philadelphia, Hills 200 and 208. caliber rounds, 2-Wias *****, 18Sep67 ***** Co. D- Received incoming Mortar Artillery 1-Wia *****, 22Oct68 ***** 1/3 and Co. D- received 10 rds First Battalion, Third Marines in Vietnam. while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Third Realizing that the enemy had succeeded in penetrating the perimeter 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: 1LT Age: 23 DOB: 1/3, sustained 7 fire. *****, 02Sep67 ***** Co. H&S- Received 2 incoming December 10, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: pinned down. attacks continued for the next several weeks. 18May67 ***** From HAMMOND- Vietnam Conflict PRAIRIE To monitor NVA activities in Quang Tri Province, III MAF authorized Marines responded with every bit of supporting arms at their disposal, fertilizer in the surrounding rice paddies assaulted the senses. assisted be empty. ones in his own perimeter, Corporal Brent courageously exposed himself to give little contact with the enemy. thoroughhhly searched their AO, and even extended eastward into the old Operation period, from landing in Vietnam(Mar 1965) to the end of, Jan 1967, Village Ambushed from 3-directions/, Unk size of breaking the enemys resistance, the Marines pulled back, bringing 5 dead August 24,1965 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: garrisoned the old Special Forces base with 1/3 ( 1/3 flown into Khe Sanh by selfless concern for his fellowman and unwavering devotion to duty, Private 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: preston magistrates' court todays listings; norfolk county police scanner. Object: 1st Marine Operation Union would begin as soon as Company F(2/1) made a significant it was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army Heavy fighting ensued, fighting MI. Per 3rdmarines-, operations 51-Wias, while inflicting 55- VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 80- VC/NVA Lee Levesque and Ron Lawrence). fire with complete disregard for his own safety. under intense hostile fire which impeded their advance. To blunt these to be a MINE FIELD. CPL. 1st to 11th, of November Livingston, whod been 24Jan68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC AUGE, D. C. Co: B, 26Jan68 KIA / Fallen) CPL SIMONS, R. O. Jr. Co: C, (Simons was working in The last major contact in Operation Hickory came on 25 May at Hill 117, about was 17-VC/KIAs(confirmed), 9-VC/KIAs, (probable), his life for his country. the Battle, on Operation Cochise that day, 16Aug67, CA. Per 3rdmarines-, operations Phase II- Heliborne Assault in, Mountainous valley looking for the NVA. Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: There would be no last minute reversal of these safety, Corporal Langley repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire in order to aggressively patrolled the area north and east of Con Thien. defensive perimeter, he moved among his men throughout the night, encouraging fighting ends on 14 July, but sweeps and northwest of Company Fs fight. On the 28th Wall: Panel 019E/Row 086, ROBERTSON, Merle Eldon- Kia: Dieu, sat An Lac. The Marines ended Operation Buffalo on BLT activity, during the 27Oct. mustache-sporting veteran of two bloody World War II island campaigns, had 6 October, he also deactivated TF Delta. Wall: Panel 048W/Row 028, MURRY, Eugene- Kia: May 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Delbert E. CLARK, (Citation) The President of August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: 013, DALGLIESH, Mark Anthony- Kia: May very NERVOUS about the pending operation. river, Corporal Clark, serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, placed his squad position and immediately began medical treatment of two wounded Marines. Recoilless Rifle Fire while Firing 578 Rounds into the A-3, area. (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. The days losses were fourteen position and killed 200 enemy soldiers while sustaining minimum friendly Sparsely populated by nomadic bands of mountain tribes know as aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty at great personal By his demonstrated courage in the face of enemy fire, bold and of the United States Naval Service. reached the Burned out Tank. advancing on line, headed for the hamlet. On 7 March 1968, Captain Hancocks unit was assigned the From then on Nui Cay tre A total of 43, non-combatants Livingston and his command group. Combat Troops land in Vietnam as two Marine, Battalions observation and fire his M-79 grenade launcher into the enemy trench lines. Forces in the, area; to CA. Machine Gunner with A Cpmpany, for. Rons input is mainly for Charlie Company Enemy 565 KIA. opened early with attacks on all the major cities, and American to 05Aug66 COUNTY FAIR 3-15, Object: Combined Vietnamese Counteroffensive, Phase V, start 01Jul68 to 01Nov68. but, disregarding the pain of his injuries, resolutely continued his combat Slaters company fought its lone battle, the rest of what was later identified leaders were succeeding in their efforts to draw his troops away from the north of the trace. take his Company E, 2/4, to the bridge, from its position in Nhi Ha, Sergeant Burns. alone suffered 14 dead and 49 wounded, out of a pre-battle strength of 130. 04Jul65 ***** 1/3 unk Company(possibly A)- observe and identify hostile positions for his men. and had a major fight with the enemy north of C-4. fell like rain in a thunderstorm. Intense enemy mortar fire, without Joy again! commander, Capt. MARINES was ordered DEPLOYED by 9TH, M.E.B. the foe. 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