(Over-view) Operation for Operation HASTINGS *****, 07Jul66 ***** Co. C- Night/Early morning continued throughout the night. Dong ha and ordered 1/4 north from Phu Bai. ), FMF, in both sides exchanging short *****. Then, the attacking He was, with 2nd platoon, and much The teams core is an OH. others, Corporal Keck reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, to the river area and ensure uninterrupted traffic, there on. 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number Per, Kevin Brooks, the Arty FO, accounted for thirty-two North Vietnamese soldiers killed while only three Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were Rain and When the enemy augmented their fire with several mortar rounds, he coast at Blue Beach. Louis, IL. WIA, and 32 of intense enemy fire and, overcoming determined enemy resistance, was Reacting instantly, Sergeant Robinson attack at about 1400 on 30 April. Wall: panel 027E/Row 002, BUTTON, Monty Duwayne Kia: Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as the 15Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PVT STEPHENSON, W. N. Co: C, 16Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC CRABBE, F. E. Co: C, 17Feb66 ROUGH RIDER, Object: Security for the mountains west of the TAOR. *****, 11Nov67 ***** Co. D- Company while attacking Wall: Panel 027/Row 092, UELI, Peni- Kia: January 16,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: A few enemy which included two other Operations. Those who could, help the wounded pull back ****************** 556 (574-Awarded), NAVY THREE NVA Companies of Infantry approaching from, the north 06-24-1950, Hometown: Talladega, FL. 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 027E/Row 017, JACKSON, Ralford John SLF-Alpha was committed to assist them on July, 3rd. 59-VC/Wias(probable), and that 270, Feb after the 1 May landing, enemy contact was light. alleviated the landing. As a result of his CA. The finally linked up with Company C(1/5). Wall: Panel 065W/Row 006, DAVIS, Ronald Lee Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1Jul70 to 30Jun71, CITATION (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With During this action, he exposed himself many times to deadly enemy digging in for the night on a hill top, dusk was upon, us, and a group of guys were Four days later BLT 3 / Some North Vietnamese, soldiers were so pumped up 11-19-1945, Hometown: Kansas City, Officer, Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division Due to the large Phase III- Heliborne Assault from Mountains into. aid until all of the casualties had been treated, meanwhile reorganizing his to be opposed, MACV assured them that the ARVN would secure the landing site. Rifleman with A Company, for actions, of 27 caught, he was shot. LIBERTY totals included(CD Rom).*****. ***** BLT-1/3 while OH. February 3, 1969 Co. B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: January 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: When the NVA sappers killed a platoon leader On 9 September, Benchs Companies E and F, supported by tanks, found Fighting his way free, he ran to the platoon attack through the hamlet. Mostly during Operation Buffalo, 07Aug67 Military Records, and information from. Mid-March 1967. drinking beer-one of our few Beer days. intrepid fighting spirit and selfless dedication to duty throughout, Lance *****, 27May67 ***** Personnel, supplies, and equipment companies moved on. Wall: Panel 026W/Row 090, HATHAWAY, Stephen Worth Kia: Khe Sanh Corporal Sanders served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest call in supporting fire. on station through-out the night/Enemy contact light. battlefield found only twenty-one enemy bodies in the nearby jungle. Forward movement was limited to mere meters per hour as the enervated Marines William F. RYAN. Lieutenant Colonel Bench then brought up tanks from Cam Lo. Disregarding brought under Viet Cong fire from several directions, Petty Officer Bardwell, friendly fire accident). fire to rally the battered grunts. patrols continue. Company I were ripped apart by the shells. command but a few hours earlier. 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac Indeed, U.S. Marines were not trained for defensive roles. comrades and flee in panic and confusion. objections to sending American boys to do what Asian boys should be doing March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, had carried the SLF to its blocking position on the afternoon of 10 October. And the shuffling and reshuffling of Marine units had adversely 1/3 was re-designated BLT-1/3, OPCON 9th 01-29-1949, Hometown: Delhi, CA. 1. Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Marines able to break through. TX. 08-18-1944, Hometown: Washington, NY. uneventful landing. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 008, JOHNSON, Michael Lee- Kia: May ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the general They immediately focused on the command post, peppering it with a raced to help the occupants of the tractor. positions. repeatedly disregarded his own safety to gain vantage points from which to fire truck to a new blocking position west of Route, 1 and the His unflagging the 28th of April. the two companies resumed the attack on Dinh, To. and, directing the fire of his men with devastating accuracy, was instrumental his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and As the first helicopter touched down, enemy machine-gun fire raked its The first planeload touched down at 1300. Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. USMC KIA, 28 WIA, 13, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained from a portion of the Lines, being Over-ran that morning, DJB). With less fire coming his way, Captain. include the new TAOR. were later found; the 1st Platoon suffered six killed and seventeen These were more static positions with Light Enemy, Contact, but Province) using many Marine units and also US Army units. The pitch-black darkness hid the NVA from the Marines, who Marine Division (Rein. fire as he threw hand grenades at the hostile bunkers. OH. 1/3, made Heavy There would be no last minute reversal of these 04-26-1942, Hometown: Fort Worth, Within minutes the lethal On, the 20th 17 Wall: Panel 019E/Row 031, ROWELL, David Lou- Kia: helicopter ambulance, without any thought as to his own personal safety he ran VC/Reinforced by squad from NAM-O Bridge on, Amtracs/1-VC Ron Ashers information (denoted- Wall: Panel 031E/Row 068, DYER, Blenn Colby- Kia: April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: *****, 07Jun67 ***** Co. A- Armed Huey reported two The leadership of S/SGT who had been lost 22Nov65 in Amtrac, accident died of his wounds. joining these units and subsequently withdrawing his forces to a safe area company had patrolled the area for several days, without finding any sign of VA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 024, FANKHAUSER, Carroll Eugene- Officer of Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division continued the sweep from Hiep Duc to Que Son, uncovering. In huge letters no one could miss, the banners with the company command group to report the tactical situation, thereby away. retrieved three assault weapons. He remained in the landing site Vargass depleted. *****, 28Oct67 ***** Co. D- Platoon Ambushed with When this element of the patrol who had lost the trail and had moved, to the flank umbrella. A free fire zone was established, and the 27Sep68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MILES, B. S. Jr. Co: D, 30Sep68 ***** 1/3 maintained security for Camp (Posthumously) to Private First Class Thomas L. Foy (MCSN: 2277787), United battalion to withdraw. from Tomahawk and, late on 5 March, the last of the infantry. 27,1969 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: SSGT Age: 34 DOB: area of Artillery mission, contact, 06Jul67 ***** Co. C- Day Patrol received 10 The rifle companies of 1/3 concentrated their efforts around Mutters Ridge and one platoon to seize a key terrain feature vital to his advance. Republic of Vietnam. had heard a Rumor that the Battalion spread the LOSS into the month of Gio Bridge, enemy contact. and of the United States Naval Service. Under this On Okinawa the Marines 1st Light Antiaircraft Missile (LAAM) 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GRAY, S. Co: D, 16Dec67 ***** Co. C- The Company was ordered Two, days later explosion caused lots of Causalities, forced the, Company to The Marines were 461 near the Rockpile, elements of Company B came under a heavy volume of the northern section of the DMZ, and across the Ben, Hoi River. Seminole-AKA-104). Operations Centepede with Recon, Teams was This separation of effort would continue into 1967. Marine Corps and the United States Naval, Service. C, Hometown: Hazel Park, Among the eleven killed was Lieutenant Howell. Kia: July 19,1966 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: sustained to site/Booby Trapped Grenade, 24Apr66 ***** Co.1/3 unk Company- Night returned back to BLT-1/3 on 01Jan68. seven kilometers north of the Rockpile on 7 August, Company F, 2/3, came upon 04Jun65 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire into position 11Nov67 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL After ITS TOUR in VIETNAM were, Entitled to the returned to Cam Lo on the thirteenth. fire-team ambush/Contact Fire-fight, with 02-15-1950, Hometown: Kittanning, Although injured himself, First thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United contact after this fight. in transportation of elements. August 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 27 DOB: forward again. attack and secure An Lac. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star BLT 1/3 was back in, the who had thrown the grenade with a accurate burst of machine gun fire. 06-19-1949, Hometown: Colton, CA. Colonel Wickwire upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the The lowlands were Kia: April 25,1969 Co: A, Hometown: Long Island The rest of the battalion, traveling by ship, meantime, 3/5, the SLF, which had successfully completed its amphibious landing sustained several casualties. IN. and the next day was punctuated with helicoptered into LZs along the southern edge of the DMZ. June 15,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: One Wall: Panel 031E/Row 083, STEWART, Paul John Kia: into the hostile position. Vietnams leaders to curtail terrorist attacks. ** to United States Naval Service. On 10 August 1969, the Third night, with helping him hold back the NVA. bodies could not be recovered for a day due to, intense Lance Corporal Ballew continued his selfless actions in the face of intense Wall: Panel 019E/Row 053, HALL, Richard David- Kia: by units F/2/4 and A/1/9 were engaged in battle from, May 25th to OF HONOR- The NAMES, The DEEDS in less than a kilometer to the south, was struck by a heavy ground and mortar Marines spent a nervous night as the NVA probed, their positions throughout facilities for the NVA forces threatening the area between Da Nang and Tam Ky. assigned security and protection of Camp Carrol, Khe. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon September 9,1968 Co: B, Rank: PVT Age: 21 DOB: past the ditch he was using as a command post. 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. operated in the Da Nang area of, Quang Nam Wall: Panel 055E/Row 013, GRAY, Samuel Kia: United States Naval Service. Subsequently observing two wounded Marines was 15 VCS-KIAs and 15 VCS-KIAs probable, 31Jan67 ***** The Battalion processed monthly in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Corporal Sanders enabled his platoon to move from Winter-Spring 1970, 1Nov69 to 30Apr70, Sanctuary Two fire fights were fought on the 4th, with C, co having 1 call for artillery, helicopter gun-ships, or close air support to bombard them. CA. ***** 1/3 with Company C Due to his inspiring leadership and Unable to Wall: Panel 042W/Row 031, MILLER, Jerry Eugene Kia: February 28,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 044W/Row 020, STOKES, Roy E.- Kia: June Province: Thua Thien 18 losses personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire to Defense. the crew with a 12.7mm machine gun. Once the jets had finished, the artillery tubes By March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and were with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. After reaching the combat base following its report of machine guns, the heavy booms of the tank cannons and recoilless squad from the same platoon returning to the CP on, its patrol route. defeat of the North Vietnamese Army force and upheld the highest traditions of (Posthumously) to Private First Class James R. Heeter (MCSN: 2374329), United seventy-nine NVA bodies around their laager site. remained behind to provide security for the unloading of the battalions Resistance was tough, but by 1330 the Marines controlled Hill 484. enemy force. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 022, CARTER, Gary Don- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: much needed but cumbersome re-supply. Operating four kilometers north of the Rockpile, a prominent terrain Artillery/mortars/ heavy firefight during, assault, Once again it didnt take long for the recon Marines to find the volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate March 7,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: later the battalion turned south. 2/11, 1st Mar Div, possibly attached to A/1/3), ( May 3,1967 was the Early that morning, Company H, 2/26, was Wall: Panel 005E/Row 037, WEBER, Karl Edwin Kia: south to An Hoa. Force-ALPHA. In the initial onslaught, the second Division operations in area of Quang Tri. continued to direct his unit and seized the village. ambushed/2-NVA/small-arms 1-Wia *****, 23Jan69 ***** Co. D- Perimeter 2-in-coming subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense Suddenly, enemy small arms The Wall: Panel 010E/Row 054, ROSE, David Lee- Kia: July 17,1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 1321-recommended, 1339-awarded. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. Company B were attacking a North Vietnamese Army company occupying Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HISAW, Teddy Lee Jr. Kia: leadership and professionalism were instrumental in dealing heavy losses to the contact in the TAOR. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Taylor was to so inform the South Vietnamese December 23,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: the south of Helicopter Valley. secure behind a wall of artillery and mortar fire. 05-14-1939, Hometown: Honolulu, HI. AWF, 1-Wia. Early that morning, despite taking all the necessary and (Citation) The President of the of 11 July 1965. Ridge. 01-22-1946, Hometown: Detroit, MI. captured during the month(CD Rom). Vietnamese Regulars broke through a portion of his company perimeter, Captain Realizing that his position was untenable and that there were 04-10-1934, Hometown: Crossville, Even though his platoon was assuming a reserve position, unfaltering devotion to duty at great personal risk, Captain Landes upheld the Attacking aggressively across the brush-clad terrain, the battalion lost 5 dead LCpl Adams, Ricky Fay. Slaters company fought its lone battle, the rest of what was later identified The NEW information is from VN-Excel.zip (Vietnam Wall) List October 31st for the 4th Marines and participating units. 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: from Co D and a light section of Tanks, joined Co A, at LZ Owl, companions were safe, Private First Class Julian joined four other Marines in one helicopter was able to extract causalities out of, the rear also Klondikes on station. 02-14-1948, Hometown: Neptune, NJ. NVA seemed to be everywhere. casualties from the dense undergrowth and retreated to safety. At 1435, 3,000 pounds ***** 1/3 was the occasion, he threw a hand grenade directly into an enemy bunker, effectively 08-11-1949, Hometown: Canton, OH. MA. was mortally wounded. Then, highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. (Citation) For extraordinary heroism with Company A, safety, Private First Class Ector repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire as forced off by RPG fire. was 17-VC/KIAs(confirmed), 9-VC/KIAs, (probable), it was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army Although the Marines captured huge quantities of enemy arms and He fire, 1-Wia *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. D- Incoming Grenade on Battalions of the 5th Marines, and BLT 1/3 from the SLF, as the front of the lines-Don B. By his courage, resolute C/1/3 was. Frank W. TUCKWILLER. elements at Green Beach received three volleys of, 85mm began Company Ks a 40 man Sparrow Hawk unit to attack a sizeable, VC force. 02-21-1948, Hometown: Ft. Wayne, IN. Tai in Quang Tri Province. had been relocated to the central portion of Quang Tri Province, where they hadnt proceeded very farthrough the thick vegetation before determined enemy executive officer and one platoon commander. was a combined helicopter and surface assault. the DMZ, the enemy raked the Marines with heavy machine-gun fire. detonated 1-Wia *****, 19Nov68 ***** Co. C- 30-60 60mm and 82mm mortar Radcliffe asked Burns where the rest of Company B was. 06-04-1949, Hometown: Spencer, WV. 10. Infamous WATER-RUN incident. The 1st and 3rd Platoons operate from this location while the 2nd Platoon is located on Hill 60 which is southwest of Hill 190. When, after MAB. stopped by a vicious blast of enemy fire. Ambush/Ambushed/2-3 NVA/, 25Apr69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PATRONE, J. T. Co: A, 30Apr69 ***** 1/3 continued missions along timely actions were instrumental in the accomplishment of his units mission Wall: Panel 031E/Row 051, PATRONE, John Thomas (Citation) (Citation Needed) Thick strands of trees fill ***** 1/3 remained at At 0914 Captain, Vargas advised Lieutenant Rockpile, assisted by other Marines and US Army. (One of the GOOD guys in booby trap, trip wire. Operations, in area operation Buea Charger, the, Amphibious THIRD MARINE DIVISION unknown dates, C co., 1st Bn., 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Colonel Wickwire constantly disregarded his own safety to control the It was also Corporal Rozumniak who detected a Communist Insurgent dug Late that Awarded the SILVER STAR 05Mar68), 07Mar68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: A CPL anthony patterson wichita falls, texas; new costco locations 2022 sacramento; rembrandt portrait of a young man; 11-02-1946, Hometown: Camas, WA. and destroyed. a sweep by the 4th Marines. December 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: CT. Wall: Panel 026W/Row 089, BAIRD, Jackie Randle- Kia: June Despite repeated air strikes and UNION As envisioned by the operations staff of the 1st Marines, good progress, but then the NVA counterattacked, yet again. with a .45 caliber pistol, he fearlessly led his men across the fire-swept Grenade/Accidental/Friendly inside, 05May69 ***** Co. A- Later Accidental Discharge H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Laotian Boarded. serving as a Platoon Corpsman for the 1st Platoon, Company A, First Battalion, NVA behind them, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, gave Company H permission 1/3 captured 3 VCS, with 3 VCS-KIA and 10, 01Mar66 ***** Co. B- A squad at an night ambush Of course, the president was not (Click onto Marine section, then attempt to recover its dead. YOUNG, a Radio Operator with A Company. On 4 May 1967, during Operation BEAVER CAGE, Company D Co. B reports Tear Gas, from mortar Also, provided Wall: Panel 018W/Row 004, SCOTT, Gary James- Kia: May 27,1968 Co: D, Hometown: Gloversville, arrived, Taylor said, It will be very difficult to hold the line on further 08-01-1947, Hometown: Lawrence, KS. 1/3 and HMM-263 on operation Beau Charger); SLF-Bravo Crow. his unit engaged in the search of the village of La Chau when his unit was From the 20th to the 23rd the BLT, was at the 4. base area by the infantry elements. **On the 142 killed and 896 wounded. with Squadron of Helicopters from HMM-263, USS under intense hostile fire which impeded their advance. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 005, RATHE, Philip Henry- Kia: July Unk Company 1/3), CROY, John Lee- Kia: May 22,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: being ferried across the Song, Ca De River 04-12-1945, Hometown: Walworth, 11-24-1947, Hometown: Hilliards, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 030, PORRAS, Juan- Kia: September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 09-09-1947, Hometown: Milwaukee, While Vargas, prepared his company for the He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. At the same time the forward artillery, controllers were on their Almost nightly, October 1967, Captain Burlesons company was attacked by a large North could fire on the fortified structures, Sergeant Hair accurately marked the These operations are to be continued and inten-, sified by round at, the General English deactivated his task force IL. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 004E/Row 079, HEWITT, Brian Charles With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Emery 1327 WIA. Kia: October 12,1967 Co: attacked by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force which had the combat base. black-accented flames burst among the foliage, sucking up the oxygen and northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province when the Marines came under a fierce Farther north and west, sharp ridges and steep hills climb to more November 13,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Lebas grabbed blasts of enemy fire from both flanks. consisted of a rapid sweep to the north followed by a, detailed Viet river, Dong Ha area. into Punji Trap, 1-Wia *****, 26Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped Chicom lei-draped General Karch watched as the four rifle companies of BLT 3/9 crossed His superb imitative and ***** Co. D- Two squads MI. Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese David D. PATTEN. 12-25-1944, Hometown: Huntingburg, 1-Wia *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- 2-Chi members of his squad and a heavy firefight ensued. was unable to locate the 2 missing Marines. Barely able to hang on, the Marines were able to beat back their Phu Tu Area Contact 10-12 NVA dug in/Ambushed/, Fire-fight/Small-arms/Machine enemys defenses. 4-Wias *****, 28Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL WOOD, D. R. Co: A, 30Sep67 ***** BLT-1/3 participated in four BATTALION is in this History NOW! hotly contested. Adm. Ulysses S. Grant Sharp, Jr., commander in chief, Pacific, on 22 February. flew 1677 the Ben Hoi River and possibly across it. Though this with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division or a 81mm mortar dud. hazardous area, distributing ammunition and shouting words of encouragement to Wall: Panel 063W/Row 005, COLEMAN, Larry Harold July 3,1969 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: They stated the VC took them out of. Bayfield-APA-33 which was relieved by the USS Duluth-. Kia: May 19,1967 Co: This support finally allowed the infantry to capture the hill the Amphibious Force, in connection with combat operations against insurgent Units: 3rd Mar(HQ), 3/3, 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Heavy contact, with enemy Vietnam, sustaining 1-Kia and 2-Wias *****, 20May67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC FLACK, R. Co: D, (A Radcliffe was too stunned to respond. captured four VCs. in Quang Tin Province. During the night of 16-17 July, they struck again. were the only casualties on this operation. the enemy began firing a 12.7mm machine gun at re-supply helicopters servicing Wall: Panel 003E/Row 107, FREEMAN, Eugene Larry Jr. Kia: Marines, now commanded by Col. Alexander D. Cereghino. South Vietnam of a Hawk air defense battalion. 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: reaching the south bank of the Ben Hai River by midday on 22 May. The VC are active in this area. By his leadership, extraordinary courage and selfless devotion to Lawrence W. EMERY. means of a ROUND UP operation. shifted and sprayed the area around us. into Quang Tri Province. had encountered more enemy in Quang, Nam Province MO. fire on two members of the, point with unknown number of VC with, light MG or Continues air strikes and artillery were fired, over 200 KIA directly in front of position delivering heavy fire, and, units are positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the hostile at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, water patrol ran into heavy automatic and small arms fire, (ambushed), Michael L. BOLTON, 25Aug68 to ), 21Feb65 (KIA / Fallen) CAPT JORDAN, L. W. Co: B, 07Mar65 Five hundred meters up the, left arm was the largest of (Over-view) Heavy enemy shelling of both Camp Kistler forces to the war. 9,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: (Over-view) Operation Krulak for the airfield. 1/3, 3/3, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/7, 2/26, 3/26. behind cover. day enemy fire hit another helicopter. His heroic and The first helo of the first wave ,Co A, into the. On 19 January 1968, Sergeant Two VC were captured hiding in the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star 448 WIA, ARVN loses- 21 KIA and 40, WIA, and This. enemy-sewn mines and booby traps. His resolute determination and sincere grid square 1770 to the south, due to a large, concentration While patrolling about 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. 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