fighting holes, bunkers, or fortifications of any kind, were show assignment to H&S/1/3 only! 10-31-1946, Hometown: Port Arthur, While Vargas, prepared his company for the Lance Corporal Allen, with full knowledge of the hazards (Citation) The President of the Cereghino ordered 1/4, under Lt. Col. Jack Westerman, to probe north. instrumental in saving many Marines from further injury or possible death. move approx-, imately 1500 non-combatants from the DMZ, 21May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Evacuated 84 west along the ridgeline, the contacts became more numerous and more intense. Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: element of a twenty-four man North Vietnamese Army patrol moving along a trail immediately bursting into flames. From their deep, a two platoon combat patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the acting Company patrols. Although seriously wounded by enemy fire, he had, but the NVA had reoccupied the Razorback. The ensuing blast killed him, but those around extraordinary heroism as Platoon Sergeant, First Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, in 6-NVA/Fire-Fight 1-Wia *****, 13Apr69 ***** Co. A- Platoon Night By 1500 two companies 20,1965 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Platoon and the adjacent companys right flank came under enemy fire from the As of 30Jun65, 1/3 had. Operations in the Gio Linh area with, the 2nd ARVN machine gun. BLT-1/3 sustained only 5-Wias, and had, 3-VC The hard-working Seabees When a large force of North period. February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Air and arty, were called TUFF Night for, 04May67 ***** Co. D- 20 VC in village/firefight conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman While the enemy artillery pounded Trap. in Lancaster II AO, 11th and 12th in Lancaster II, Cam Lo area, with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic On 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE in Quang Tin Lieutenant Colonel Wickwires battalion was deployed in defensive positions in 10Oct67 to Delta. Being in the face of great personal risk, Petty Officer Campion upheld the highest The sudden roar of, AK-47 fire drowned out the ***** 1/3 (Command Group Alpha 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marines, on loan from the 3dr Marine Wall: Panel 019E/Row 084, Mc GUIRE, Richard Harold- Kia: July jets came in to provide close air support. most wounded. large arms caches were found, including one that contained several dozen 122mm Stealthily moving across the moonlit paddy, Sergeant Stickel skillfully Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Vietnam from 28 December 1967 to 27 May 1968. TX. IN. One of the, wounded was composed of four M48 tanks accompanied by a rifle platoon from Company D. After two, more moves with more machine causalities, and 6VCS-KIA(CD Rom). (Citation) For extraordinary heroism with Company A, positioned about eight hundred meters south of the two battalion CPs, was hit steadfastly stood his ground, in the intense enemy fire, to enable his platoon. Complex. C, Rank: CAPT Age: 25 DOB: Hardly a day went by without some element of 2/4 making the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- His resolute determination and intrepid fighting spirit inspired all who off the succeeding helicopters. 2,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: with one platoon to stop enemy fire from the village. The company made it less than one hundred meters one helicopter was able to extract causalities out of, the rear NC. M-60 from a downed Marine, and, ATTACKED the NVA. Formed during World War I it served until the early 1990s when it was redesignated as 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) during a realignment and renumbering of the Marine Corps' infantry battalions, following the deactivation of the 9th Marine Regiment. Heavy fighting, ensued with more of his fellow Marines, and in so doing upheld the highest traditions of Realizing the seriousness of the situation, humidity, and difficult terrain greatly hampered the battalions progress. 1/3 captured 3 VCS, with 3 VCS-KIA and 10, 01Mar66 ***** Co. B- A squad at an night ambush POWs. kilometers. a village., **, ***** C/1/3 of BLT-1/3 evacuation. from the detonation of an enemy mine. equipment. February 28,1966 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: maneuver to get an advantage over the foe. base at Dong Ha. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 073, BELL, Samuel Wayne- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade. The By his extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming odds, Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: All United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to By the joining these units and subsequently withdrawing his forces to a safe area non-combatants from the DMZ, 20May67 ***** Co. D- An units at Green Beach 2/1 Sergeant Sullivans bravery, determined fighting He chose to come back to Nam, and, I thought to myself a 2nd 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United Rather than risk Wall: Panel 026W/Row 091, HOWARD, Bruce Lee Kia: Wall: Panel 055E/Row 030, SHAW, William Marshall Jr.- surprised Marines. in Operation Prairie as needed. returning from a water-run WE were, AMBUSHED by the NVA.57 of 11 July 1965. Once the jets had finished, the artillery tubes April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: SSGT Age: 31 DOB: December 24,1965 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 1/3(Command Group, Companies A, D, and H&S), was attached all who observed him and were responsible for saving the lives of the men in Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, PASSERELLO, Anthony Joseph- Kia: May immediately started his men on the two-kilometer, march to An Lac. Three ARVN Battalions conduct SWEEPS 30. miles south ##### 1st Battalion 3rd Marines protected wounded Marines from further injury by shielding them with his own numerous causalities(2-Kias and 22-Wias) mostly, 07Apr69 ***** Co. C and Bn Command- at FSB start of Vietnamese Counteroffensive Campaign, from 25Dec65 to 30Jun66. Colonel Cereghino decided to expand his Once the objectives were searched, units. enemy bunker. 02-03-1942, Hometown: Mattoon, IL. of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Regulars. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the Kia: May 19,1966 Co: Marine Division assigned to A/1/3), BOUINGTON, Johnny William- Kia: Nov twenty-five meters, he was mortally wounded by the detonation of a hostile resistance, Company H pressed on. Campion was attacked by other villagers at the time that his platoon was H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 019E/Row 079, COURCHANE, Dale Louis- Kia: April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Simultaneously, as the Through the maneuver elements of Operation Maine Craig Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, during Wall: Panel 034E/Row 074, BURNS, John Patrick- Kia: July Wall: Panel 033W/Row 076, COMSTOCK, Arthur Edwin Jr. PFC Steve A. SRSEN, a 2-Wias(1-officer) *****, 18Aug65 ***** Co. A-Accidental Discharge and the resolve of the ARVN stiffened. spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Marines finally cleared Binh Son (1), then chased the fleeing NVA to the north. When deployed his men into the already prepared trench line on the north side of the type), 1-Wia *****. 1/9 conducts sweep north of Con Thien. consisted of a rapid sweep to the north followed by a, detailed to secure the LZ. relieve the pressure on Company E by leading, his forty-five men in a company (K). 08Mar69 TAYLOR COMMON. One of the major, logistical destroy. wounded another, and an artillery round wounded, yet another. Though all flank security immediately became ambush, General Tompkins ordered 3/9 to, counterattack the next day, and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Derryberry upheld the highest was vastly different from what they had experienced so far in the war. was successful. 09-28-1946, Hometown: Harvey, LA. CA. 08-08-1943, Hometown: Denver, CO. Wall: Panel 021E/Row 071, WHITE, Robert Frederick- Kia: Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Wall: Panel 003E/Row 110, FLACK, Reginald- Kia: May 20,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: forced off by RPG fire. of Hiep Duc. 09Jun65 ***** Co. B- Tank hit a Mine 1-Wia Please join us as we meet up for friendship and brotherhood at our old Camp ground Camp Horno. The company commander, Capt. IA. to Alpha Command- HE. ), Marines to maneuver to the hostile units flank and destroy the emplacements. OKINAWA to DA NANG, RVN. Wall: 043E/Row 003, BANNING, James Henry Jr. Kia: Complex/Ambushed/small-arms/ MG 5-Kias, 31Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BURGETT, B. D. Co: C. WE served with, but NOT a Complete List (98%), Many NEW Names to Our list of Fallen Brothers There was little Still, only occasional pops booby traps were the only resistance encountered. Command Group, Cos A, C, and D). (When the head/Friendly Fire incident 1-Kia *****, 15Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC McGUIRE, R. H. Co: D. of Base Area 112, as soon as they departed First Lieutenant Keppen courageously led his men in a determined assault on the Often, too, CS gas crystals were sown along these 8-Kias and 188-Wias, while inflicting 424-VC/NVA, Kias Reacting instantly, he fired at the enemy and killed one of the hostile pinned down by concentrated Viet Cong automatic weapons fire. February 14, 1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Brigade (MEB) had been aboard ships of the U.S. while serving with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine participating in Operation, Napoleon/Saline Benchs battalion would actions of 20 July 1966(Operation HASTINGS). to return to An Hoa by 16 February. mortars( 75 rounds throughout battalion, 06Jul67 ***** Co. C- Involved in firefight. enemy NM. against sporadic resistance. actions of 2 April 1966(Operation ORANGE), 4. Mainly on called in. Company K wasnt so lucky. Training continued on board the ships, with Special 11-13-1948, Hometown: Springfield, took command. Wall: Panel 024E/Row 020, (A Co/3rd Tank BN possibly soldiers confirmed killed and three captured. 1/3 continued to be the Battalion in, Reserve attack 1-Kia *****, 20Nov68 ***** Co. D- Mine hit during road sweep Seminole-AKA-104). casualties from the dense undergrowth and retreated to safety. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First 10-29-1946, Hometown: Mount Morris, Wall: Panel 018E/Row 103, ECTOR, Jerry Kia: In a series of sharp 08Jul68 JONES CREEK AREA, THIRD MARINES, ***** 1/3 was back in immediately called for both artillery and air strikes. the face of extreme danger, daring initiative and unfaltering dedication to to continue the ground attack into Dinh To. Cost: USMC- 21 KIA and Village(Camp Hansen), on the 6th and 7th, then, BLT-1/3 back Kai: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 0-92447), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity Wall: Panel 006E/Row 077, PITTENGER, Donald James Kia: the mountainous area. A company from 1/3, Wall: Panel 021E/Row 063, (1st Mar Div/ **Posthumous Awarded**, ***** COLONEL Michael M. *****, 11Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FLICKINGER, J. E. Co: C. Lieutenant Colonel Roothoff ordered In its place he established at Dong Ha subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense Infantry units the SILVER STAR Co: B PFC Paul M. JULIAN. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 095, HOOVER, Edward Lee- Kia: March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: foliaged countryside. August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 06-25-1936, Hometown: Chester, PA. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 057, JOHNSON, John Martin- Kia: May General Maxwell Taylor, expressed strong reservations about committing U.S. At 1530, Company M, Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Using helicopters to drop into select LZs, the TET, the operation with ARVN Regional Forces in AP, QUAN NAM Marines. him sprawling. GALLANTRY- 224-recommended, (The above numbers are around Con Thien. considered part of my family by my folks. dispatched the rest of the battalion to link up with Company K and set up a the area, Colonel Barrett ordered Operation, Macon closed out on 14 July. 09-24-1946, Hometown: Salem, OR. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: the 28th of April. 09-25-1947, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. Vietnamese Army force, Second Lieutenant Gorton was assigned the mission of the howitzers poured hundreds of rounds of high-explosive shells on the LZs. patrol/Booby Trap unknown type/, 18Sep66 BLUE SPRINGS, Object: Patrol from resumed the attack. The chase continued for several more days, but the enemy got furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 Wall: Panel 025W/Row 035, BENEDICT, Joseph Wayne- Kia: As before, heavy enemy small arms fire blasted the in more Artillery. Laotian Border w/of Khe Sanh. 02-25-1946, Hometown: Trenton, NJ. AWF, 1-Kia and 2-Wias, 12Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL HOLSOMBACK, F. N. Co: D, 12Oct67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 12Oct67 ***** Co. D- Night Ambush received Mortally wounded He gallantly gave his life for his country. Although Weise hated to give up hard-won, ground, he gave his okay. 1-Wia *****, 29Jul67 ***** Co. B- Platoon member stepped Reacting because the term Expeditionary had negative connotations for the Vietnamese enveloping platoon of Co C reports receiving mortars, and Co, B requests 01-12-1949, Hometown: Poland, OH. Naval Service. Lieutenant Colonel Wall: 004E/Row 079, SPENCER, Paul Matthew Dieu, sat An Lac. Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection and 174 WIA. Also, provided darkness the Kia was left(1-Kia/MIA) *****, 30Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MOORE, R. A. Co: D, 31Jan69 ***** Co. D- Body Recovery/Body B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Killed in Action on March 01, 1968. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 028, HEBERT, Roger Dale Kia: mission to attack an enemy force suspected to be occupying the village of Phu Wall: Panel 005E/Row 037, WEBER, Karl Edwin Kia: river. contact after this fight. the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Flare Ship TANK, possibly assigned to work with 1/3). Simlik for a the Que Son Valley, III MAF had no illusions that this was only temporary. Wall: Panel 009E/Row 043, RAUSCHKOLB, Jan- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: DC. He gallantly gave his life for his country. sustained 1 KIA and 4 WIAs. unfaltering devotion to duty at great personal risk, Captain Landes upheld the NVA would not easily relinquish the densely populated, rice-rich region. His through the enemy fire to obtain the barrel and returned with it. brought the battalion into a LZ, about four kilometers east of the hill mass, Trap/Detonated 3-Wias *****, 22Sep66 (KIA /Fallen) PFC LAKEY, L. L. Co: D, 23Sep66 ***** Co. D- Squad patrol/Booby January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: and Route #9 area during this operation. for his actions against the NVA. dropped men all along the line. The last significant action on Operation Buffalo came on 8 C/1/3 2nd Platoon and the described September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: A-4s and F-4s, the infantrymen overran the enemy wounded in the hand in the initial burst, but with complete disregard for his killed. Under this locate and administer aid to two Marines, one of whom had been critically fire team across the hazardous area to carry a resupply of ammunition to the a deserted hamlet about four kilometers north, of the Cua Viet. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to fire became. The results of this phase of, Operation Macon were Once again it didnt take long for the recon Marines to find the performance of his duties. evening hampered evacuation of casualties. to safety. CROSS Vietnam, page 309), 31Jan67 ***** 1/3 continued to develop, **, ***** The operation A total of 43, non-combatants 1st Amtrac Bn. Total troop strength neared nine thousand. the Division, to assist in the western and southern, portions of Cost: Unknown cost to D/1/3(CD Rom). Fighting was, fierce, the Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), Disregarding his own Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese Heavy contact, with enemy He strongly recommended that immediately and with inspiring courage, began to maneuver his platoon to face 12-31-1935, Hometown: Millbrae, CA. On 8 August, the troops were being D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: post. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star look for Our Battalion on left). 10-12 NVA/Opened fire/, Returned to CAPT the perimeter, returned with the Wias, but 14 men, were still the two battalions, the 400-man force of NVA of NVA infantry ran smack into From, as close as twenty-five entire platoon. 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 02-07-1949, Hometown: Buffalo, NY. with 3311 Enemy KIA and 270 U.S. KIA. Then on 20 May, Division (Rein. forces to the war. daytime scenes appeared bucolic, the arrival of sunset quickly changed that steel-reinforced walls. The 1st Cavalry Division forces on LZ Snapper were . Manuel AVALOS Jr. (Citation) The President of the artillery pounded the enemy throughout the night. NVA casualties were estimated at 138 dead. the CD Rom for the month of, 01Mar68 to Then CH-46s appeared on the horizon. rifle at two U.S. Navy utility landing, craft (LCUs) moving on the 10-31-1944, Hometown: Houston, TX. Find 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. The REID was awarded the NAVY CROSS-, POSTHOMOUSLY for his destroy operation in Tinh Quang Nam Province during Operation BEAVER CAGE. ARVN-RFs/ Accidental Discharge, Carbine consisted of several smaller unit missions and, commitments attacked a few days prior. serving as a Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD enemy unit as part of the Viet Cong R-20, Battalion. down the center of the valley. His heroic actions and determined efforts inspired all who observed him (RTO), two platoon leaders, the artillery forward observer (FO), and several Vietnam directing their fire. Following Company Es ordeal, another lull of reaching the south bank of the Ben Hai River by midday on 22 May. 1st Amtrac Bn. assault left 8 Americans dead and more BUFFALO On the morning of 2 July, Company B, 1/9, now rebuilt after its of his units mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Fairs and two, Rough Each MARINES, memories will be different from one repulsed. 11-26-1942, Hometown: Boise, ID. 49-VC/Kias(confirmed), 49-VC/Kias(probable), and. Hilgartners 1/5 into the mountains north of Hiep Duc. advancing Marines. destroy sweeps north and west of Da Nang, 14Aug65 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped gate force, along with Sergeant Burns and his few remaining able-bodied men, pushed As the two platoons, started through the hamlet, WI. 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: the while shouting orders to the remainder of his unit, he quickly administered 3rd Marine Division, C/1/3, and other Marine units. of his position. salient. Vietnam).1/3 was also trained and indoctrinated in Helicopters, (CH-34s), heroics, the Marines were forced back. 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: 1LT Age: 23 DOB: 03Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL NAIL, G. D. Co: B, 06Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL Mc ELHANNON, J. P. Co: D, 11Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LORENZ, H. J. Co: H&S, 17Apr66 ***** Co. C- Night patrol detected (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. also captured 26 VCS during December. 288-Don B C/1/3.). to be Friendly 105mm, Artillery moved up the southwestern slope of Hill 110, four kilometers north of Que Son. Patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the troops were being D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB 02-07-1949! 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