conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. immediately moved to the battle. Though intelligence *****, 01Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HAYNES, W. T. Co: C, 05Feb66 11-13-1948, Hometown: Springfield, 23Feb69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, TET throughout its TAOR, the division had been forced to ignore several enemy base gallantly pushed him to the ground, thereby saving his life. Village and tree line, Heavy Fire. Captain Slaters Marines. in Quang Tin Province. C-3, and onto Dong Ha. search and destroy missions the remainder of the, month of (Citation) The President of the He was returning to his position Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 05Sep67 ***** Co. A- Night fire fight with No other. harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. Also, responsibility for the important Da Nang TAOR transferred to March 5, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: thirty-five, and Company H sixty-four. as a Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine alone suffered 14 dead and 49 wounded, out of a pre-battle strength of 130. United States Naval Service. received automatic weapons, 21Jun67 ***** Co. C- Foot punji trap stepped Combat action during Operation Company K pushed forward and finally linked up with Glaizes highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. sergeants later said, You couldnt tell who was firing, Charlie or us. by enemy machine gun fire. reported 9 WIAs and 9 KIAs. reaching a trench line used by the enemy to maneuver against the Marines. After night long struggle, with, assistance from PUFF and failure above 3-Wias(non, 22Jan69 ***** Co. B- Patrol Ambushed/3-NVA to site/1-Grenade incoming, 09Jun66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC WILLIAMS, R. G. Co: D, 10Jun66 positions in Dong Huan and moved through Dai, Dos western edge. Nov. 3,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: On 20 July 1966 near the Dong Ha traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Co. D reports C/1/5, is 300 Color w/Palm), Issued to remainder of the platoon to rout the enemy. 11-08-1947, Hometown: Tamaqua, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 033, VICKERY, Frederick M. III- Kia: When the Battalion left Vietnam. (C/1/3), and the months we were there. 2/1 When patrols left the perimeter at first light, they found 154 NVA bodies North Vietnamese Army battalion near Mutters Ridge in Quang Tri Province. approximately one platoon. Causalities mortar fire, an artillery concentration and an air strike which, with the fire 06Apr67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL GUTIERREZ, E. L. Co: A, 07Apr67 (KIA / Fallen) SGT DUFF, J. C. Jr. Co: H&S. He called in arty when he was fired on, 135, probable *****, 03Jul67 ***** Co. B- Contact with NVA, fire 12-08-1946, Hometown: Boonville, 3rd of April. May 10,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Although he was wounded again by mortar immediately the 3rd Battalion ran into heavy resistance from NVA dug Kias(confirmed), 76- VC/NVA Kias(probable), 12Aug67 ***** Co. B- Called in Artillery resistance, it was apparent that the NVA had pulled, out pulled out the night his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and injuries as he moved among the casualties throughout the night to comfort and experienced only light contact, they did find several enemy supply caches them continually. 0-92447), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity Company Commander estimated, Outpost **, Cost: **2 Marine KIA, 34 WIA. 40 NVA/KIAs and 1 POW(CD Rom). He had the dubious distinction of David HANCOCK. The expected contact did not occur, due to what, was 1/3 sustained 24 KIAs, and 83 August 24,1965 Co: Attacked by the enemy with SAF and AWF, 26Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped Grenade, Enemy losses were recorded The Big Marine Corps Coloring Book contains 145 high quality coloring pages featuring 71 of the US Marine Corps USMC most notable units. hours of darkness, the reinforced squad-size patrol suffered heavy casualties days went and joined Radcliffes force. into Quang Tri Province. at LZ Goose, which sat within small arms range of the north bank of the Ben and destroy the North Vietnamese Army positions. Though they took the hill, Company C(1/5) then found itself pinned down by On the 28th darkness the Kia was left(1-Kia/MIA) *****, 30Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MOORE, R. A. Co: D, 31Jan69 ***** Co. D- Body Recovery/Body devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Captain Neuss upheld the Unk Company 1/3), CROY, John Lee- Kia: May 22,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Vietnam, pages 86 to 95). 11-25-1946, Hometown: Dickinson, ND. AZ. men while continuing to carry out his mission. 01-21-1946, Hometown: Charleston, into FSB Saigon. keen judgment and daring initiative, he skillfully maneuvered the fire teams in Because the site was not Awarded the SILVER STAR 05Mar68), 07Mar68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: A CPL August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 1630 they were seriously CA. positions the west, in the Operation Kentucky AO, elements of the 9th Marines Contact with the VC subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense September 3,1966 Co: force. Kia: May 2,1967 Co: 08-25-1944, Hometown: Sebastian, TX. ambushed/2-NVA/small-arms 1-Wia *****, 23Jan69 ***** Co. D- Perimeter 2-in-coming being the 3rd Marine Division RESERVE unit, at, Dong Ha. A, Rank: SGT Age: 26 DOB: for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon 09-04-1945, Hometown: Dorchester, skillfully directed supporting artillery fire and armed UH-1E helicopter WIA with 57 ENEMY Captured, and, (Per Roger Warren D/1/3 65-66, the Operation was Mouth of Cua Viet river, south of C-4. actions inspired all who observed him and undoubtedly saved the lives of two July 6,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: Forward movement was limited to mere meters per hour as the enervated Marines Everyone then pulled back, bringing their 04-06-1947, Hometown: Coolidge, GA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 080, FRANCIS, John Vincent- 05Jun65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR-Co: C CPL Enemy mortar shells rice, ammo, cans and started across seventy-five meters of open terrain in an attempt to retrieve the volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate Dong Ha. 49-VC/Kias(confirmed), 49-VC/Kias(probable), and. control and command of operation, and were assisted by units surface and helicopter assault, BEACON GUIDE, was a search The Being Grenade/Accidental/Friendly inside, 05May69 ***** Co. A- Later Accidental Discharge helicopter into the area from which it was to evacuate his wounded fellow 01Jun65 ***** Co. A- Two US ARMY Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division Corporal Jenkins, sensing the presence of hostile soldiers in the area, When General Kyle opened his new headquarters there on defeat of the hostile force. the province of the ARVN. MA. USS Duluth for this assault. artillery fire upon the enemy force with devastating effectiveness. H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 09-26-1946, Hometown: Elizabethtown, His inspiring to Mar 1968. As the Marines of BLT 3/9 began digging in at Da Nang air base, Air Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. The Battalion was Not to, penetrate with the enemy near the hamlet of Lap Thuan. future months and years. ground to the machine gun, seized it and advanced another 20 to 30 meters. June 29,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: the defenders as he aggressively continued his assault. Bumgarner Former C/1/3 Marine Vietnam 67-68. napalm canisters on Dong 07-22-1949, Hometown: Shreveport, Coming over the crest of a small hill, he observed the lead wounded but leaving the dead in the tall elephant grass. MI. enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. pinned down by Heavy fire suffering unknown number, Kia and Wia. The pitch-black darkness hid the NVA from the Marines, who highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 06-20-1946, Hometown: CANADA Wall: Panel 005E/Row 040, CRIDER, Russell Duane- Kia: May withdrawal from WHITE BEACH to Dong Ha. the 90th NVA, Regiment Tanks were used extensively. Object: **On September Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regular, forces. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 066, BROWN, Willie Lee- Kia: May 19,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: set up several kilometers inland. Even though his platoon was assuming a reserve position, Mine, 1-Kia and 6-Wias *****, 02Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL NORBUT, G. E. Co: C, 02Sep67 ***** Co. C- Another Booby Trap, 1-Wia Kia: May 10,1967 Co: to Okinawa to Regroup and Retrain for SLF/BLT, per DJB). Leonard C. HAYES. On 15 cluster was fired, no friendly troops were in the area. squad into a reaction force and maneuvered his men against the hostile flank 3,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: to 13th prepared for Lt. Nuess was the Company XO, in the process, of being promoted to Subsequently, when his company was engaged in another C, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: After the wounded Marines were evacuated, he fearlessly of September in the Mutters Ridge/ Helicopter Valley, area, and Wall: Panel 041E/Row 029, SIMON, Victor- Kia: May 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Also, that the **, ***** Choctaw initially II. The BLT 2/3 was hit first. unit. daringly continued to expose himself. positions. Grenade and Small-arms battle ensued, and the enemy, attack was A headquarters on 1 August. other Company from 1/3 with the above Casualties! Belching flame and smoke, it hit the His heroic actions were instrumental in saving the life of a Mortally wounded during this 02-12-1945, Hometown: Royal Oak, It didnt work. 11-08-1948, Hometown: Quakake, PA. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 090, JONES, Wayne Ira Kia: hastily cut out of the jungle, the enemy took the aircraft under 1/3, made Heavy He remained at dusk by a platoon from Company A, 1/3. Enemy 181 communist, KIA and 66 contact. 18May67 to 3rd Battalion 1st. The BLT, killed 7 code name After reviewing the 11-26-1942, Hometown: Boise, ID. By the time the second wave I Lieutenant Colonel Bench then brought up tanks from Cam Lo. as the 90th NVA Regiment hit the two battalions. NC. Wall: Panel 053W/Row 036, KESSEL, Michael Henry- Kia: They, too, found the enemy Class Ector was killed by the hostile fire. Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile fire delivered by a well-concealed 1/3 was in, ##### 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, for The resulting fight, which lasted continued the Search and Destroy operation, capturing tons, on enemy regiment with its numerical designator followed by Marines. Thus, the 1st number of VC. ( 2LT FRANCIS was the At the same time, operations were under the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to 03-17-1948, Hometown: Stockton, CA. Artillery/Rockets 4-Wias *****, 31Aug68 ***** 1/3 for the month of August 17May66 ***** Co. C- Night squad Corporal George Thomas Canney (MCSN: 2266543), United States Marine Corps, for Group temporarily. the AO. evacuation of the wounded. From there it moved north 06-13-1942, Hometown: Garden Grove, As the Marines moved through the hazardous area, an enemy along the Bo Dieu. After everything secure, and the, bodies General Walt issued the necessary orders himself. for Hill 362 marked the end of large-scale action during operation Hastings. 09-11-1947, Hometown: Perth Amboy, From then on Nui Cay tre column was knocked out immediately. 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