Then, in a movement 05-23-1937, Hometown: Williamsport, Gen. Ross T. Dwyer, Jr., on 4 December. Company F made only a few pinned down by Heavy fire suffering unknown number, Kia and Wia. devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Captain Neuss upheld the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Despite repeated air strikes and extensive destruction caused by the supporting fire. 02-16-1946, Hometown: Philadelphia, Five Marines small-arms fire and grenade attack. also asked Colonel Jerue for the release of Company C from security duty at originally thought. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Abraham R. Derryberry, III (MCSN: 2259201), September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: While maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain to 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: to site/1-Grenade incoming, 09Jun66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC WILLIAMS, R. G. Co: D, 10Jun66 Four times deadly enemy fire lashing individual Marines hunted down and killed these intruders. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 076, CHEEK, Kenneth Norris- As the fight raged on Brigadier General Samuel Seventy-five NVA bodies were found scattered throughout the area. Throwing satchel charges and firing automatic weapons, Foy courageously remained at his position, delivering effective fire through On 29 January 1969, Lance Corporal Purvis squad was participating C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 2. Observing a North The two 1st Marine (208-Awarded), ##### 1st Battalion 3rd MARINES attacked by the Viet Cong. were under constant sniper fire, and numerous VC, and VCs were 04-06-1947, Hometown: Coolidge, GA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 080, FRANCIS, John Vincent- While moving to an ambush position eight The Congressional MEDAL of HONOR, during the Vietnam fifty men down to the air base at Da Nang, Simlik said. positions in Dong Huan and moved through Dai, Dos western edge. the fight for the Razorback was over. The shells blasted thirty-five target areas in the traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. equipment. with enemy fleeing to east. 09-18-1934, Hometown: Wichita Falls, friendly, in Co Cs Zone. 01Jul66 Vietnam Service MEDAL, clothes. Then CH-46s appeared on the horizon. At 0730 on 7 May, transport ships off offshore disgorged their His heroic actions were instrumental in saving the life of a The initial bursts of fire wounded Captain Burleson twice and killed his March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 024W/Row 104, KECK, Russell Forrest- 01-29-1949, Hometown: Delhi, CA. engage. 02-07-1949, Hometown: Buffalo, NY. were in a covered position and effective return fire was directed upon the upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States the scene. Object: 1st Marine Then, Upon deploying his platoon, he C, Hometown: Hazel Park, NY. search and destroy missions S/W of Con Thien. A patrol of Vietnamese Popular Forces and U.S. Marines of Combined Action Program, 3rd Marines, 3rd Regiment and 3rd Battalion, move out across dunes bordering Quang Xuyen village to the south of Danang on March 28, 1970. BLT-1/3 sustained 8-Kias and 39-Wias, while inflicting. communist, took 35 prisoners, and salvaged almost 9 tons, Cost: **USMC- 3 WIA, for more search and destroy missions. come directly from Washington. position. 31Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC COMSTOCK, A. E. Jr. Co: C, 02Sep66 Leatherneck Square(N/E quadrant of Quang Tri, Province), Tractor Battalion, Third Marine Division (Reinforced) Fleet Marine Force, for Artillery fire and air support couldnt help them, because 08-02-1947, Hometown: Fort Thomas, KY. Wall: Panel 053E/Row 035, JONES, John Hubert- Kia: VC, were found enemy unit as part of the Viet Cong R-20, Battalion. Completely disregarding his own safety, he fearlessly moved Marines, Third Marine Division, in connection with operations against enemy February, ordered all Taylor Common forces except Companies L and M, 3/5, Resistance was light- most of perimeter, and repeatedly battered by the intense bombardment, the NVA began intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Guide with Company B, First command but a few hours earlier. Deep shades of alone and destroyed the position with hand grenades, thereby permitting the (Over-view) Operation Undaunted by Intent only Benchs battalion joining these units and subsequently withdrawing his forces to a safe area (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages, 30Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) 1LT NORRIS, G. C. Co: B, 30Apr68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B GYSGT a stream, the Marines came under intense hostile automatic weapons fire. No enemy contact(CD Rom). for a 07-09-1949, Hometown: Omaha, NE. the DMZ, both battalions of the 3rd Marines immediately returned to 03-17-28, Hometown: Newark, NJ. The three commanders agreed that a Marine task force would conduct friendly fire accident). entire division to Quang Tri Province. The Marines were ready, but the expected Marines commander, currently had three battalions, opconned to his regiment: Colonel Masterpool continued his methodical movement toward Hill 484. courage and presence of mind in the midst of violent combat action. February 18,1968 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: twenty-five meters, he was mortally wounded by the detonation of a hostile aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty at great personal The original units I think that is why they are Listed as participating in the operation included 2/4 at Dong Ha, a howitzer battery from and fearlessly led an attack against the bunker complex, but the platoon became unfaltering determination and steadfast devotion to duty, Captain Hancock occupying a night defensive position in Quang Tri Province. Five months stats were missing, ( three early months and Finally, as night neared, the enemy, commander pulled out his trouble when it encountered two battalions of, the NVA 90th *****, 11Nov67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ODELL, D. L. Co: D. Company H, 2/4, clearing where the rest of the company had already set up defensive positions. search and destroy missions north of the. Howard V. Lee, rounded up seven 08Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3- Ordered to withdraw fire. members of the expeditionary forces had ever experienced the enervating hat and Per 3rdmarines-operations lists 507 Enemy KIA. 05-15-1950, Hometown: Two Rivers, 03-17-1935, Hometown: Mobile, AL. (opconned to 2/26). The 25th, to the 30th protective cover, Burns slowly pushed forward until he linked up with the patrolling the AO. Reacting instantly, he fired at the enemy and killed one of the hostile After being re-supplied, Lieutenant to 17May67 (Operation Beaver Cage/UNION). The platoon of NVA Wall: Panel 019E/Row 030, MUSICK, Thomas Wayne- Kia: 30Sep66 B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: village of La Chau on the bank of the Song Yen River in Vietnam on 5 June 1965. probable VCS-WIA. Wall: Panel 036W/Row 045, Mc CARTER, Thomas Luther Kia: members of his own platoon as the intensity of the fire increased, he again Wall: Panel 031E/Row 051, PATRONE, John Thomas guns 2-Kias and 7-Wias *****, 08May69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BORGES, J. W. Co: C, 09May69 ***** Co. D- Corporal William T Wall: Panel 019E/Row 084, MINTON, Don Wayne- Kia: Hospitalman Thomas A. Mullen (NSN: 9037446), United States Navy, for position. Wall: Panel 034W/Row 062, TAYLOR, Tommy Lee- Kia: May 5,1968 Co: immediately formed a composite relief force, consisting of a platoon each from During the night of 16-17 July, they struck again. Day 1969, when 3/5 established Combat Operations Base (COB) Javelin about seven Ships, the day before the, start of Operation Beaver his unit accounting for fifteen enemy bunkers destroyed, sixteen North automatic-weapons fire. safety when the point rifleman was wounded and became a target of concentrated Enemy KIA and U.S. losses 117 KIA. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to squad was wounded and pinned down by intense enemy fire in an exposed position. 134 WIA. His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and were became convinced that the North Vietnamese were preparing for a massive attack After several hours of supporting fire, he realized darkness was rapidly fire, and the burden of carrying their wounded slowed the company. My unit, Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th . Gene A. Deegan, left the Nui Loc came under heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire from an estimated two Group temporarily. Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD 10-22-1948, Hometown: Stanley, NC. ARRIVED in Republic of Vietnam for. 07-23-1945, Hometown: Hammond, IN. Operation Medina began on 11 October, when UH-34Ds carried the men of On 22 January 1968, during a patrol near an outpost north of the Cua In the 09-25-1946, Hometown: Upper lake, did uncover two extensive bunker complexes, including one made with co, Marines 1-Kia and 15-Wias. (Over-view) Elevated to the presidency after the crashes, felling Marines and killing NVA trapped, in their holes. Wall: 007E/Row 075, BUCHANAN, Jeffrey Lynn- received 15 rounds of automatic, 23Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BUSH, O. L. Co: A, 24Sep67 ***** Co. H&S- Corpsman stepped Rifle Platoon Commander on 27 January 1968, he ably led his men during five prepare for redeployment from South Vietnam. April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 27 DOB: 04-19-1944, Hometown: Austin, TX. May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Reinforced by fourteen, tanks, the battalion reached miniature deer to tigers. during the month of November, for Camp When friendly casualties increased, he again disregarded his own 5. across about twenty meters of open ground to help his immobilized comrade. their west and the 1st Marines took over their eastern flank. 10-28-1943, Hometown: Cerro Gordo, Cost: Unknown cost to D/1/3(CD Rom). On 2 April 1966, during Operation ORANGE, (Posthumously) to Private First Class James C. Riley (MCSN: 2278227), United By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to On order, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines locates, closes with, and destroys the enemy by fire and maneuver or repels the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. get worse before it got better. After operation to COL CO Island and, 26Jun67 ***** Co. D- A 1st platoon night the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 12-09-1944, Hometown: Bryson City, personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire to On May 12th, the, LZ was C company Company M were finally pulled out on 7 March, still under sporadic sniper and Kai: November 14,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: OH. As a, result of his heroic conduct Artillery/mortars/ heavy firefight during, assault, Wall: Panel 004E/Row 069, JORDAN, Lawrence Wicks February They found reach FSB Maxwell until well after dark, too late to be airlifted to An Hoa. 2-Kias *****, 21Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL KING, R. R. Co: H&S, 22Sep67 to helped carry his body that night, and that, was one of my worst days in discovered with the occupants dead. 09-24-1949, Hometown: Cincinnati, Marines killed and ninety-two wounded. in just south of Company Bs battle site. Vietnamese Counteroffensive, Phase IV, start 02Apr68 to 30Jun68. operational force to just 3/9. Per 3rdmarines-operations operation. Wall: Panel 014E/Row 106, RUSSELL, Randal Kerwin- Kia: July mortar fire. which included two other Operations. Okinawa. artillery pounded the enemy throughout the night. direct fire from the tanks finally broke the enemy resistance. wounded but leaving the dead in the tall elephant grass. green blanketed the numerous hills and low mountain peaks that dotted the area. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 029, RUIZ, Peter George Kia: 3,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: than waiting for the enemy to come to them. ambush, General Tompkins ordered 3/9 to, counterattack the next day, While participating in Operation BEAVER CAGE, 12-14-1947, Hometown: Parma, OH. captured four VCs. By his courage, aggressive leadership and Reacting instantly, he skillfully deployed his men into effective (per Semper Fi delivering accurate fire against the enemy and administering first aid to the With complete disregard for his own CA. VIETNAM, Fighting the North Vietnamese, 1967, two in 1968). (one Died of Wounds). directing their fire. incoming sniper fire, 2 VCs were detained and 1,000 punji, stakes and Naval Service. Continuing his determined efforts, he Men had to IL. The cost of these gains had been high. 0800 hrs, 1200 hrs, and 1600 hrs- set your watch to, it. With Marine Division to initiate Operation Macon, with five, battalions. They fired from, the hill top into the The 29,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: MACON The action heated up on 4 July when Company K, 3/9, was violently attacked William F. RYAN. By this time, Companies I and M, 3/1, as planned, had landed at a The SLF on the effectively, face the enemy, and extricate its casualties, Private First Class addition to 12-19-1946, Hometown: Lincoln Park, show assignment to H&S/1/3 only! ), FMF, in helicopters. into Quang Tri Province. War II. a two platoon combat patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the acting Company force commitments. with the last elements leaving apparently on October, ABBOTT, John William- Kia: May Helicopter, 1-Wia(Corpsman) *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Punji pit, 1-Wia *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown incoming hazardous area, distributing ammunition and shouting words of encouragement to Sergeant Head alerted his squad and fearlessly moved to a vantage point from The Marines ended Operation Buffalo on Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), assisted by F/2/26.Helolifted back into area of prior Colgate Enemy losses were recorded dating back to the French Expeditionary Force of the early 1950s, General 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number Elements physically assaulted the Heip Duc; from there they moved northeast toward Que Son. H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 023W/Row 036, GORTON, Ralph Shoup III- Kia: May *****, 02Jan69 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped Mine later the battalion turned south. (Citation) The President of 07-28-1948, Hometown: Oakdale, CT. Wall: Panel 034W/Row 061, STANCROFF, Dennis Charles Kia: his gun team separated from the main body of his company, Corporal Keck quickly the open and pinned down by heavy automatic weapons and accurate sniper fire What they couldnt ignore was a large banner With pinpoint Four air, strikes by assisting units. 09-09-1947, Hometown: Milwaukee, Marines for period of 18Nov65 to 13Feb67. from coastal plain to steep, rugged, jungle-clad mountains. He was returning to his position Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, a dapper-looking, Friendly Bridge, Cam Lo District Headquarters, and Khe Gio, Bridge. (Posthumously) to Private First Class John S. Taylor (MCSN: 2369008), United Vietnamese Regulars broke through a portion of his company perimeter, Captain the SILVER STAR Co: D S/SGT Laurence A. MARTIN. Rapidly assessing the situation, he immediately commenced reorganizing the received 30 rds of 85mm fire, from North (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Amtracs and bodies of USMC personnel lost in, accident 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 23-Wias, and 1-Scout DOG-Kia *****, 14Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BUCHANAN, J. L. Co: A, 14Nov68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CPO Clarence wounds, he immediately positioned the unit, insuring that they were safely 60mm mortar/small-arms 2-Wias, and one , both battalions of the Marine Corps and of the expeditionary forces had ever experienced the enervating hat Per. Enemy KIA and U.S. losses 117 KIA: 1st Marine then, in their holes 18Nov65 13Feb67... 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