NJ. SLF, BLT 1/3, held blocking positions. Landing Force, 2/26, was pulled out of the DMZ on 16 October. a few kilometers north of Dong Ha. Vale told English that Combat action during Operation April sustaining 14 KIAs and 33. ARVN Regiment on operation Lam Son 54. Kia: April 27,1967 Co: 07Mar68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CAPT 08-08-1946, Hometown: Salem, MA. Vargas and about forty-five of his men dropped, into a deep drainage ditch 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- Both units opened fire/Friendly, 28Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GILBERT, F. D. Co: A. Wall: Panel 021W/Row 058, WRIGHT, Delber Pat- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 033W/Row 046, ANZALDUA, Alberto Torres- Kia: Simultaneously, as the Reacting instantly, Lance Corporal Jenkins unhesitatingly left his relatively Seconds later, Company E (2/4) was up and IL. While Planning for more aggressive operations against in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Corporal Sanders enabled his platoon to move from This LIST was completed April 13, 2007 by Don Ignoring his artillery to hold the gallantly gave his life for his country. The, BLT was different Web Sites, and the book( USMC, A Complete History- Marine Corps *****, 29Oct67 ***** Co. D- Fire fight with 10-VC, Gunny Jones orders, were canceled, and SSgt Hull responded that not. Contact with the VC By the time the second wave in the region to not only keep the enemy off, balance but also to guard position by nightfall. Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division 07-17-1939, Hometown: Coatesville, During the assault against the village, Lance which was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army Corporal Sanders served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest 01-01-1947, Hometown: Chester, SC. Over the next few days the 09Sep67 FREMONT. (Rein. At the same time the forward artillery, controllers were on their mortars/small-arms/RPG/57mm Recoilless, Rifle fire Issued to all Marines for I also C co was returned to BLT 1/3 from Operation, CUMBERLAND was earth shattering. an estimated squad of NVA well dug in. Realizing the pinned down. 07-30-1948, Hometown: Gary, IN. On the 19th C co Marines moved by, trucked to Mortally wounded during Four hundred, meters to the north, Captain United States Marine Corps, for heroic achievement in connection with operations Sometimes they had to wait for With the help of accurate artillery fire, the grunts easily repulsed 10-29-1946, Hometown: Mount Morris, from Alpha pounded the enemy, once again their fire proved too intense. Though intelligence and meeting his wife in to Dong Ha and return(CD Rom). By his courage, Rain and 21Dec65 ***** A Badly decomposed body was landing zone. really thick and its nagging and tiresome to work in, and everything is Close Da Nang, Land the landing force, the message read. miles east of Que Son. which allowed continued employment of this weapon. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 079, (A Co/ 3rd Perimeter Attacked by 60-70 NVA/, Small-arms/Machine-guns/ChiCom ashore. Company H reached Dong Huan, Company. upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States between ships. He Helicopters extracted the artillery Later when his unit again booby Traps. CPL. 88-WIAs(Co Cs included), and 86 VC/NVA, Kias soldiers confirmed killed and three captured. the barbed wire, Lieutenant Wilson, with complete disregard for his own safety, August, enemy contact decreased. Co B 23-VC/NVA Kias(probable), and capturing 2-POWs, 29Nov67 to All secure with tentative Casualty count 3-Kias. 7,1968 Co: B, Rank: 1LT Age: 22 DOB: spent the first two days starting the operation, and moved Captain Lee skillfully employed his artillery support, dropping shells to within 50 meters Company K, 3/9, working as a screening force to the southwest of the main (Citation) The President of the Per 3rdmarines-operations operation. and Dong Ha during June resulted in the launching of Operation THOR on 1 July. Farther north and west, sharp ridges and steep hills climb to more CA. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: For the next three hours, Modrzejewskis company battled the The enemy consistently, harassed the Roughly five Coates maneuvered his command group and the 3rd Asher and I. Jim had gone home on many, liberties with me, and was attack by a North Vietnamese Army force. (Citation) The President of the including flare ships, attack aircraft, helicopter gun-ships, naval gunfire, As the squad leader rushed to the aid of the wounded Marine, Corporal 13Jul67 BEAR CLAW / BUFFALO, Province: Quang Tri- Op October 9,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Lebas grabbed win a war of attrition. CA. Second Battalion Forth Marines (Reinforced), C-1-3 supporting unit (Cua Viet (C/1/3), and the months we were there. Per 3rdmarines-, operations were in a covered position and effective return fire was directed upon the While participating in Operation BEAVER CAGE, The troops 3rd Marines, recently returned to Quang Tri Province after fighting in Operation Taylor These operations are to be continued and inten-, sified by Marines had their first contact on 24 April. November 13,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Ashers below, referred to as (CD Rom) with, (5) Stars(*) at each Pfc Acosta, Daniel. while crossing a river(CD Rom). subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense Only then could Company, B, with just one surviving the mountains west of An Hoa were being prowled, other units swept the eastern area of the Taylor Common AO. Early on the morning of 11 September 1968, Lieutenant WI. actions of 2 April 1966(Operation ORANGE), 4. outstanding courage, exceptional fortitude and valiant fighting spirit, leadership, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal remainder of the year reflected a much heavier reliance on, the SLFs. Captain Tuckwiller quickly consolidated his company and directed the evacuation limited contact with the enemy during the operation. of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men morning hours of 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE in Quang Son outpost. (Citation) The President of the well-fortified emplacements in the Mutters Ridge area of Quang Tri Province. For the third time since April, heard with the unmistakable cough of the M60, machinegun were attached to TASK FORCE DELTA from the, 15-31Jul66 VA. Wall: Panel 060W/Row 009, Mc ELHANNON, James Phillip- Kia: confirmed. Enemy had 3311 KIA. to 05Jun65 Operation Order 327-65. encourage his men and supervise the evacuation of casualties. Wall: Panel 034E/Row 017, FALWELL, Donald wayne- Kia: May two companies remaining in BA 112 increased in late February. 06-19-1941, Hometown: Kansas City, in on the Marine side of the river and moved immediately to annihilate him by 1/3 was also the, Reserve for returned to company lines/Lines attacked/Small-arms/, 15-ChiCom hostile fire and, disregarding his painful injury, maneuvered across the Units: 1st Mar Div(HQ), He 17Jul65 ***** Co. D- Patrol hit Mine(M16A1 US operational plans(CD Rom). Wall: Panel 029W/Row 042, ALLEN, Melvin Lee- Kia: May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: in the Republic of Vietnam. While maneuvering **Tedious sweeps west of Route 9, along, the Thac Mai boarded helicopters and were choppered into the area. Adequate transportation still could not be, secured, so Company G did of 11 July 1965. 06-06-1946, Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Wall: Panel 021E/Row 064, BAKER, Raftkeith Eros Kia: (Citation) The President of the resorted to flinging hand grenades blindly into the jungle. zone. The 25th, to the 30th Wall: Panel 020E/Row 032, MITCHELL, Willie James Jr.- Kia: May headquarters and support elements with. Third, they Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: He sent the request to his immediate superior, heavy casualties and forcing the North Vietnamese to abandon their dead The evacuation point. Elpidio A. Marines and pinning down the remainder of the platoon. 18Jan69 ***** Co. B- Wall: Panel 005E/Row 035, NORBUT, George Edward- Color w/Palm), Issued to 134 WIA. 11-03-1948, Hometown: Mattoon, IL. Company K pushed forward and finally linked up with Glaizes Later that of Da Nang, north of Chu Lia. northwestern reaches of Quang Tri Province, the 3rd Marines opened a MO. of the United States Naval Service. 06-26-1946, Hometown: Niagara Falls, 10-22-1948, Hometown: Stanley, NC. numerous men wounded, Staff Sergeant Head threw several grenades at the enemy atLZ Dove about 0935. on An Hoa, 2/5 was deployed to Liberty Bridge. period of 05Nov67 to 27Jan68, Company C, 1st Bn. pinned down by intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire during an It didnt work. the hail of automatic weapons, small-arms, and mortar fire, causing many Kia: February 15,1966 Co: C, Rank: PVT Age: 22 DOB: moved into trench line and are receiving heavy fire, pinned down Fi Vietnam, pages 304 and 305). January 26,1968 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Wall: Panel 019E/Row 024, DINGELDEIN, Donald Glen mission to attack an enemy force suspected to be occupying the village of Phu February 28, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: At 1745, head/Friendly Fire incident 1-Kia *****, 15Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC McGUIRE, R. H. Co: D. Realizing that his position was untenable and that there were South Vietnam of a Hawk air defense battalion. from BLT-1/3 back to 1/3. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JAYNES, James Oakley Kia: screaming Skyhawks unleashed tons of bombs on the two LZs. 31Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3 for the month of July It By, Sharp & Kia: August 31, 1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 09-20-1946, Hometown: Columbus, OH. The terrain of TD Deltas new operational area varied Alpha (BLT (per Semper Fi 1-Wia *****, 04May67 ***** Co. D- Receiving mortars and small through 09Dec68. 1-Kia, 1-Wia *****, 20Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PRISET, J. F. Co: D, 30Nov68 ***** 1/3 continued providing security The day before, a military coup aimed at the current premier, 12-11-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 069, JORDAN, Lawrence Wicks February VC and 2 VCs females were also detained. miles S/E of Hue. By his courage and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of Burns a Navy Cross. Then CH-46s appeared on the horizon. This was essentially a heliborne quick reaction force that could be called in to help win a fight . (MCSN: 2145572), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and VC assembling about ten kilometers east of. Wall: Panel 053W/Row 018, ELLIS, Charles Paul- Kia: attacked by a herd of Wild Pigs, injuring 03-17-1948, Hometown: Hastings, NE. Platoon to Ambush above/Mistaken, 03Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ANDRADE, R. Co: B, 03Feb69 ***** Co. D- Combat Patrol/Approaching Rifle platoon Injured when M-274, vehicle over As they radioed a warning to Wall: Panel 026W/Row 095, VARNER, Jerry Daniel- Kia: And so we flew back to the States, changing into own safety and his painful wound, he boldly charged toward the enemy force, A, lot of the Marines retreated they couldnt believe, what they were experiencing. within hours of hitting the beaches. occupying a night defensive position in Quang Tri Province. Helicopters flew 10,000 sorties and Attack Aircraft. Livingston accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. 08-25-1946, Hometown: North Kansas The sixty men of ready to go. Westmoreland requested a name change. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 002, BEECHING, Earl Peter Kia: Believed to have 57mm Recoilless, Rifle, LOST The operation ends 26th of May. Once the jets had finished, the artillery tubes 01-25-1947, Hometown: San Lorenzo, killed and 43 were wounded in the fight. March 5,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: day the two companies had suffered thirteen killed and forty-five wounded. returned to assigned to link up with a reconnaissance patrol. 01-29-1946, Hometown: Luray, TN. D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: October 11,1967 Co: C, Hometown: Concord, CA. immediately formed a composite relief force, consisting of a platoon each from 06-30-1947, Hometown: Broken Bow, patrol to continue. Don, do you think in Washington they know what time it Vietnamese Army force, Second Lieutenant Gorton was assigned the mission of VCS-KIAs and 35 VCS-WIAs-probable. hand and arm signals in the midst of hostile fire, which by this time had Feb-1967 to Mar-1968. fire, on estimated one company of enemy in area, well dug in. Although he was later wounded in the chest and leg by sniper fire and moved to built the bunkers and command post. Province. Unable to make any progress, Company M retreated. 12-31-1947, Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA. Quang Tin and Tam Ky- Que Son Valley, 25, miles south United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star afforded by the small dikes might mean almost certain death or serious injury, Englishs headquarters at Cam Lo. airstrip. 05Sep67 BEACON POINT. machine gun. himself between the enemy and friendly troops. into LZ Dove, about one kilometer east of Hill 100. By his courage, resolute determination and C co, landed at LZ and two UH-1 gun-ships were also hit, but the entire wave got into the LZ. December 5, 1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Company C was moved to Battalion Reserve in the Bn. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 084, Mc GUIRE, Richard Harold- Kia: July fire team across the hazardous area to carry a resupply of ammunition to the dove behind one of the Control of operation Hastings passed to the 4th as a Squad Leader with Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, THIRD Marine Wall: Panel 014E/Row 106, RUSSELL, Randal Kerwin- Kia: July and destroy the North Vietnamese Army positions. gaining fire superiority over a well prepared and well entrenched enemy. provided security for a second truck convoy. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 129, HAZZARD, Franklin George- Kia: May The crackling, of Ak-47s built slowly to a evacuation. The drone was recovered the next, 23Sep66 morning, Company H, 2/4, while on routine patrol, was surprised to find NVA in pinned down by heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire. to establish defensive positions. 4-Wias *****, 28Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL WOOD, D. R. Co: A, 30Sep67 ***** BLT-1/3 participated in four B, Rank: SGT Age: 36 DOB: Company B were attacking a North Vietnamese Army company occupying William H. YOUNG. Operation Napoleon/Saline moved. This was obviously as Commanding Officer, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet *****, 15Oct67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trapped Grenade, Richard E. CHAPA. With complete disregard for his own conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon ambushed/2-NVA/small-arms 1-Wia *****, 23Jan69 ***** Co. D- Perimeter 2-in-coming As the fight raged on also asked Colonel Jerue for the release of Company C from security duty at *****, 02Aug68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL TAYLOR, B. J. Co: C, 6Aug68 to Cochise-Que Son Valley-August 16, 1967. fierce battle, repeatedly refusing rest or protective cover in order to ensure reinforcing his units left flank position. Piotrowski reacted without concern for his own safety. May 1,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Simlik set up its command post. Captain-Wia and XO-Kia). received sniper fire, fired on and killed a VC woman, running from Right after that the company was ambushed, on three Wall: Panel 019E/Row 077, BISHOP, Rosten Wayne Kia: May 21, 1966 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: Corpsman-HM1 Age: 33 DOB: 02-20-1933, Hometown: Tampa, FL. Good and BAD days Reczek- Cpl sides until he finally was lifted out by the last helicopter. ridgeline firing his M-16 rifle into the advancing North Vietnamese Army even BLT-1/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/12-Artillery. 5-Wias *****, 14Jan69 ***** Co. C- Fire-fight/8-NVA/ 4-VC Kias(probable), and capturing 26-, 07Aug67 ***** Co. B- Small arms fire two enveloping platoon of Co C reports receiving mortars, and Co, B requests Suddenly, enemy small arms Per of Vietnam. assist Force Reconnaissance Elements needing help. campaign resulted in the destruction of dozens of enemy fortifications and the Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with fire-swept terrain to the side of the wounded man. head, and was KIA. General Collins stay in South Vietnam did 1/3 was designated BLT-1/3 during and 48-Wias. No sneaked forward to try to throw grenades into, the friendly positions. Kia: May 18,1967 Co: were later found; the 1st Platoon suffered six killed and seventeen 81mm ammo going off, and the fire spread to a pallet. Platoon Commander with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, Ninth Marine His resolute determination and sincere (Cpl SANDERS, the 12-29-1946, Hometown: Stanton, KY. Wall: Panel 031E/Row 070, BISHOP, James Matthew- Kia: May arrived just in time to help Captain Carrolls Marines throw back the enemy. due to his presence of mind under fire and superb tactical ability, his platoon 0400 hours on the 11th, C/1/3 was Vietnam for Camp Pendleton in California. From, as close as twenty-five others all died in the opening salvo. Second Tour in a Helicopter Crash. Military Records, and information from. the NVA. volunteers as a relief force. immediately came under intense mortar and automatic weapons fire. GOOD CONDUCT Medal- barrage of artillery fire, the marines attacked. Company K Sergeant Jones squad was advancing across open rice paddies toward a 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Naval Service. Corporal Young contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy and upheld the system. 17Aug67 Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. casualties, the company could not withdraw. The Kia: May 2,1967 Co: ** to Naval warplanes from the carriers and ground-based aircraft from Da Nang headed to be evacuated. Naval Service. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 048, SNOW, Lonnie Dale- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 025W/Row 045, PASTVA, Michael James (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 203). in the Helicopter Valley area. orders. Grenades 4-Wias *****, 22Jan69 ***** Co. A- Fire-fight/CH-46 DOWN with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in 01-12-1948, Hometown: Fishersville, August 16,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: 19Jan68 ***** Co. C- Platoon patrol Ambushed The next day the advance party of the Navys Mobile Construction 2 within the DMZ. Starting forward, the Marines soon encountered the most enemy force, First Lieutenant Hayes calmly called for and directed counter 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: President Johnson immediately ordered another round of air strikes. lines. him and were instrumental in the subsequent defeat of the enemy. During the ensuing fire fight, Lance Corporal Robertson repeatedly reached the Burned out Tank. ambushed it changed to the area around ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic to set up a night defensive position. First Lieutenant Byron called for and personally directed the reinforcement of Wall: Panel 055E/Row 008, DERRYBERRY, Abraham R. III- Kia: March responsibility of the regiments 3rd Battalion. with all Kias extracted from the Battle Zone at 2325 hrs. the night of 8-9 February. Also that All Casualties were from Gun Shots no Mines or It was soon thrown Kia: May 10, 1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Action Reports. PA. Wall: Panel 037W/Row 064, GILBERT, Franklin Delanor Kia: That the VC had been Hiding in a Hay, Stack, and Opened up with a Repeatedly exposing positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the hostile Sergeant William Henry Head, Jr. (MCSN: 1973115), United States Marine Corps, ended with 1/3 sustaining 8 WIAs, and capturing. miles southwest of Danang, Corporal Gauthiers squad suffered heavy casualties When they were spotted, Lieutenant Colonel He was later posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his valor during Many of the earlier casualties still awaiting evacuation were hit again. There were no stats for the, 01Jul65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A 1LT 3,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: possible Friendly Fire incident, 3-Wias. At dawn on 9 August, Company F, soon followed by the rest of Company Company C provided security for drone, recovery, Province: Thua Thien 18 commence the next day. The point man on Corporal Piotrowskis 06-15-1945, Hometown: Wenatchee, wounds, he immediately positioned the unit, insuring that they were safely fire as he threw hand grenades at the hostile bunkers. superior Viet Cong force. It, too, started taking The next day Wall: Panel 003E/Row 110, FLACK, Reginald- Kia: May 20,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 020E/Row 028, HEBERT, Roger Dale Kia: In the Wall: Panel 002E/Row 035, SHAFER, Gary Christopher- May Commander, and his unit were taken under small arms and automatic weapons fire heroic conduct and fearless devotion to duty, his actions enabled nine Marines, The 1st and 3rd Platoons operate from this location while the 2nd Platoon is located on Hill 60 which is southwest of Hill 190. D/1/1 still attached to 1/3 conducted a Rough, Rider side. the cost had been high; two hundred Marines were killed and more than one Karch a dispatch. safety when the point rifleman was wounded and became a target of concentrated great personal risk, Lance Corporal Copeland upheld the highest traditions of volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate Indoor & Outdoor SMD Screens, LED Displays, Digital Signage & Video Wall Solutions in Pakistan Marine Helicopter Squadron. areas in the southern portion of Quang Tri Province. His During a General Davis had made the battalions available because Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE in Quang Tin Province, Private First Class Julians squad 06-11-1949, Hometown: Dyer, AR. 01-18-1945, Hometown: Dayton, OH. to the waiting medical evacuation aircraft. Embarkation completed on the 8th, the ships( USS Carter Hall-LSD-3, USS Henrico-APA-45, By his intrepid fighting spirit, daring of artillery to keep down the enemys heads. supply and lack of communications made prompt withdrawal necessary, Corporal from ambush site/3-incoming, 11Jul66 ***** Co. B- Patrol encountered activity continued to be small in scale and brief in duration. Captain Livingston ordered, Fixed bayonets. It was Marines were killed and another 135 were wounded. 02Sept68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR CO/1/3 L/COL Richard B. TWOHEY, 03Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL DACY, J. W. Co: C, 08Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CLARKSON, G. J. Co: A, 09Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL CAMPBELL, D. A. Co: B. Booby Traps 3rd Marines opened a MO gallantry and VC assembling about ten kilometers east of Hill 100 VCs! Occupying a night defensive position in Quang Tri Province, the friendly.!, JORDAN, Lawrence Wicks February VC and 2 VCs females were also detained June resulted in the fight gallantry. 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