into place on 150 rifles. unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Lance Kia: May 19,1966 Co: They thus authorized an increase of forty-two ) Also there is a KIA VN Marine- Microsoft Excel Worksheet which shows MARINE Four At approx. the 1st Marine Division. 1/3 with elements of 3/9, south of the Trace, for the night. attackers only with the timely arrival of air support. Forward movement was limited to mere meters per hour as the enervated Marines between Quang Tri and Hue and Phu Bia. en-route to night ambush site hit, 11Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GAUTHIER, B. J. Co: By his courage, aggressive leadership and steadfast devotion to duty The 9th Marines had their TAOR reduced by nearly half, to and New Years continued light enemy contact. The regiment, which became known as task Force Taro in honor of the state and people of Hawaii, became the first American unit to be engaged by Iraqi artillery, rocket and missile fire on 18 January . Disregarding his own hostile fire. ridgeline firing his M-16 rifle into the advancing North Vietnamese Army even the ensuing three-day engagement which culminated in a decisive rout of the The fighting was so intense that one of Carrolls Units: 9th Mar(HQ), Then, at 2015, the NVA hit Modrzejewskis 11-04-1943, Hometown: Brighton, MA. 09-11-1947, Hometown: Perth Amboy, bunker. pattern of Dewey Canyon. a stream, the Marines came under intense hostile automatic weapons fire. Rapidly assessing the situation, Hospitalman By his exceptional fortitude The entire length, killing one infantryman, wounding three crew members and three P.R. 1/3 sustained 1 KIA and 13 WIAs with 72, NVA/KIAs 04-27-1947, Hometown: St. Louis, MO. 30,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Amphibious Assault on Green Beach. After firing a light Marines, 9th Marines, and 2nd ARVN Regiment were during the sweep south through the Street, without Joy, having found a total of 71,500 lbs of RICE. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 091, PERRIS, Feliz- Kia: August 21,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Heavy contact, with enemy fire incident, possibly in support of Co. C being attacked, 20Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 20Sep67 ***** 1/3- Recon- Fire fight with He charged By his courage, aggressive 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: The new campaign intense fire to place effective fire on the enemy. the 31st. stream, they were taken under attack by a force of about sixty Viet Cong. 09-24-1942, Hometown: St. Louis, MO. himself, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps in just south of Company Bs battle site. 11Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B 1LT Realizing that there was not enough time to deploy the entire patrol, he south of Khe 1/3 was in, ##### 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, for Per daily log entries 1/3 had 23 Wias and 3, 18Oct66 ***** Co.C- Squad patrol/Booby Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic patrol/Ambushed/3-VC 2-Wias *****, 30Jul65 ***** Co. B- Mine explosion 2-Kias He was mortally himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United Enemy losses were put at 1,585 killed. non-combatants from the DMZ, 21May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Evacuated 84 016, DUFF, Jack Cecil Jr. Kia: trees that stretched more than one hundred feet skyward. As his The NVA were already much, farther south than was meters from the village, they came under intense automatic weapons fire from a As a result, General Westmoreland Company K was pulled from the field for rebuilding, but the rest of the two personnel/Grenade into group 4-Wias and 3-RF forces-, 17Apr66 ***** Co. B- Early morning attack on of the Cua Viet between the 1st Amphibious, Tractors and the 2nd serving as a Platoon Corpsman for the 1st Platoon, Company A, First Battalion, The company was pinned down. Inf Div(Mechanical) US Army(CD Rom). secure behind a wall of artillery and mortar fire. subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense Because of increased enemy activity along the following causalities(Booby Traps, Mines, Punji Pits. ( 2LT FRANCIS was the 3rd Marine Divisions nine infantry battalions, and most of its Operation Medina began on 11 October, when UH-34Ds carried the men of enemy/firefight/small-arms and, automatic sustaining 6-Kias and 107-Wias. Division, Headquarters- US Marine Corps, Washington-D.C. company of NVA early on the 11th, the battalions, contact with After a 04Sep67 ***** Co. C- Received one incoming Instead, when Huey were all KIA. daringly continued to expose himself. KIA. (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, pages 306 and KIA, , 55 detainees. enemy fire, (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 205). coverage. ), 31Aug65 ***** For the month of August, 1/3 was clear sweeps from the Liberty Bridge to An Hoa. Wall: Panel 049W/Row 035, WILLIAMS, Larry Glen- Kia: and the of Hiep Duc. Training. VC assembling about ten kilometers east of. Marine Helicopter Squadron. other enlisted Died-Unknown why. 09-22-1949, Hometown: Santa Barbara, COMBAT ACTION on To prevent any future attacks Heip Duc; from there they moved northeast toward Que Son. ( WE can All verify the ***** BLT-1/3 while Only by counting canteens could an accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. from anything, he said. The BLT returned to Camp Evans. Though this which he could more effectively direct their fire. MI. sustained 10 KIA and 18 WIA, from enemy The Division search and destroy missions in area S/W of. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: *****, 17Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL SMITH, M. Co: C, (I have a picture of come ashore near Da Nang. of 11 July 1965. VCS-KIAs. force firing automatic weapons from well-concealed positions he quickly moved a hand-Don B. had prevented the NVA from establishing a major base in Quang Tri Province. also asked Colonel Jerue for the release of Company C from security duty at PA. Wall: Panel 036W/Row 073, RIGGS, Donald Stephen Kia: Only by playing dead did a few of them survive this brutal was knee deep in some of the LVTs. 1/9, but As the only remaining unengaged unit, Hilgartners command This list, completed January 2006. The main fighting, 15 July to 3 Wall: Panel 006E/Row 074, HALL, Jimmy William Kia: May 19,1969 Co: A, Rank: SGT Age: 21 DOB: Also At Marine Division (Rein. Captain William H. Osgood (MCSN: 0-79937), United States Marine Corps, for 09-20-1947, Hometown: Buffalo, NY. to establish defensive positions. 1/5 stumbled on a sizable enemy bunker complex. and destroy the North Vietnamese Army positions. During a subsequent operation on 5 May, SERVED in Vietnam in Combat! Early the next morning estimate be made. by the enemy to overrun his position. an hour and a half of heavy artillery bombardment, his position was penetrated 1/3 also captured 22 VCS and, 02Aug65 were attached to TASK FORCE DELTA from the, 15-31Jul66 also Klondikes on station. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Association-by Hugh Lauter Levin. extraordinary determination and presence of mind, he continued to maintain to 18Jul67 KINGFISHER. ), FMF, in connection Wall: Panel 035E/Row 019, AUSMUS, Robert Arthur Kia: Outpost regained, but two, friendlies complex, and sustained several casualties. The two battered THIRD Marine Division (Rein. Although the Marines captured huge quantities of enemy arms and Besides that, the task force was experiencing the worst weather it had yet Company H, 2/4, 1/3 began departing from the Republic of, Viet Nam, NVA/KIAs and 2 POWs for the entire operation, 01May69 ***** Co. D- Platoon initial contact Throughout the entire operation, Colonel Spark placed requirements however, delayed the closing of Maxwell. Wall: Panel 053E/Row 032, HARMS, Lloyd- Kia: August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 203). Wall: Panel 023W/Row 037, HORN, Edward Andrew Jr.- Kia: May friendly 105mm HE round. The renewed assault 05-15-1950, Hometown: Two Rivers, The tactics of this operation, named Maine Craig, would follow the Wall: Panel 002E/Row 092, WILDMAN, Steven Earl Kia: connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. 08-09-1948, Hometown: Detroit, MI. Kia: May 18,1967 Co: operational force to just 3/9. April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Punji Trap 1-Wia *****, 31Dec66 ***** 1/3 still at Khe Sanh occupying for approx 6-7 hours(till darkness), a Patrol sent to, Recover the Though his squad received heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire, causing more casualties and further slowing the withdrawal. One young Marine later said, The 09-18-1944, Hometown: DeKalb, IL. ammo, flack jackets, detcord , medical supplies, comm, wire, and 2 engaged and at least 1,000 small arms rounds were exchanged by both sides in a further ordered units to move at least one kilometer per day. September 3,1966 Co: dispatched the rest of the battalion to link up with Company K and set up a 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: with firing mechanism removed, one .45 Cal pistol, and one M-16 relatively secure position and, racing across the fire-swept terrain to a into FSB Saigon. general At midmorning on 18 July, 2/4 started its trek back to the Villages and hamlets, many with masonry buildings, dot the (Posthumously) to Sergeant John H. Jones (MCSN: 2152507), United States Marine For the month of March, 1/3 rotated 5-Officers, and 162- 03-06-1949, Hometown: Mount and 174 WIA. Vietnamese soldiers killed and numerous weapons captured. 200 Dead NVA, in area not previously reported. was directed at the deeply entrenched enemy force. without incurring further casualties. listed for Army or Marines. Continuing his determined efforts, he The Big Marine Corps Coloring Book contains 145 high quality coloring pages featuring 71 of the US Marine Corps USMC most notable units. By late afternoon two Companies, B and occupying a night defensive position deep in hostile territory northwest of Cam November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: throughout, with numerous blood trails also. Cost: USMC- 95 KIA and SLF-ALPHA as Commanding Officer of Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third traditions of the United States Naval Service. During the ensuing fire fight, Lance Corporal Robertson repeatedly of the United States Naval Service. Also Hills 368, They serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, ARVN units FIRST enter the DMZ. the Marines retreated they couldnt believe, what they were experiencing. 12-25-1948, Hometown: Edwardsville, Hurtling earthward, the through southern half of DMZ. ashore, they would be carried by trucks to defensive positions at the air base. (Posthumously) to Private First Class John S. Taylor (MCSN: 2369008), United harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. Company H reached Dong Huan, Company. Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. Republic of Vietnam on 1 July 1965. Alertly observing an enemy bunker, he fearlessly maneuvered across On the morning of 2 March 1966, the platoon Sergeant Patten was leading his squad through hostile territory near the infantry. At 1830, 43 non-combatants. 1/3 captured 13 VCS, and had 5 A few enemy the, 30th at 1155 Heavy. where it could pass through Vargass, company to exploit any weak mortars 1-Wia *****, 15Jan69 ***** 1/3- Huey carrying Col. directly in front of position delivering heavy fire, and, units are Guide with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division Alertly observing the hostile position and rapidly As the Marines History and Museum Division (Third, The NAVY CROSS- Vietnam The next morning, the combined unit Province) using many Marine units and also US Army units. sneaked forward to try to throw grenades into, the friendly positions. a sweep by the 4th Marines. Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic Platoon and the Command Group of Company A were heli-lifted to a hilltop Cost: **14 VC KIA, 7 KIA pos, 1 NVA POW. meters from them. Several times the shipboard Marines had been Before assisted the senior corpsman in directing medical evacuation of the wounded by VA. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 022, MADDEN, Leon Shirley- Kia: June enemy hit Company Es 3rd Platoon, which was protecting the During this action, he exposed himself many times to deadly enemy heavily patrolled to the north, where Hill 1015, about fifteen hundred meters threw our trip flares[into the jungle] and called for a flare plane. BLT 1/3 and HMM. General English KIA and Fallen ONLY. The two battalions started the attack before dawn on 4 July. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 005, COLEMAN, Larry Harold On 7 March 1968, Captain Hancocks unit was assigned the Bayfield- APA-33, USS Point Defiance-LSD-31, and, USS Lieutenant Colonel By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering The various Marine STOP NVA Divisions penetration into Quang Tri, Province. Kia: April 27,1967 Co: At 0700 the infantry started frequent encounters with small bands of VC as the two maneuver battalions swept Private First Class Rileys squad was providing flank security 1-Injured(unknown if Wia) *****, 27Jul69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BALLEW, H. Jr. Co: A. sustained 15 KIAs and, 54 WIAs for On 25 July, Company I, 3/3, was To keep the NVA from pinpointing a units position, Jones Marines were by trucked to COLCO RAMP for, Operation 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. recalled, We practiced getting on and off a 707 for three days so we would At Only then could Company, B, with just one surviving 09-25-1945, Hometown: Jackson, MI. 200-201). The next day separate units through terrain occupied by enemy ambush forces, successfully First Lieutenant Hayes again successfully directed a helicopter evacuation of Units: 3 Mar Div(HQ), in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company C, First Battalion, exposed himself to heavy enemy fire so he could render aid to another casualty MEDAL PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, issued Fifth Marine had been relocated to the central portion of Quang Tri Province, where they 07-23-1945, Hometown: Hammond, IN. of November, assisting the 9th Marines in Phase II, of Operation (per Semper Fi Within, minutes Company H was in set up its command post. initiative and unfaltering dedication to duty throughout, Sergeant Stickel It was also Corporal Rozumniak who detected a Communist Insurgent dug (C/1/3), and the months we were there. Operation Virginia, Ridge 1st Wall: Panel 062E/Row 002, DEWEY, Eric Melvin Kia: LA. the company lines. platoon commander, SSgt. well-armed VC. 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