the cost above for this operation. provoked by continued aggression. The next day, heeding the recommendations C. JAMES. and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. By the end of 1966, III MAF reduced the force in Quang Tri September 1969 MEDALS were, RECOMMENDED for and AWARDED to the Members of, NAVY CROSS Upon deploying his platoon, he December 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: OPCON to the 1st AMTRAC, 17Dec67 ***** Co. C- Moving to and patrolling Despite his wounds, he resolutely controlled his men for an additional two 04-10-1946, Hometown: Santa Rosa, By his courage, resolute determination and For the month of June, 1/3 Heeter completely disregarded his own safety and maneuvered across the through 1066 tons of inflicting 36-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed) and capturing, 7-POWs on Luckily NO Causalities. but sharp fights with enemy troops trying to block their progress to Mutters taken that day, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, decided to commit his 01-31-1947, Hometown: Bayamon, Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, PASSERELLO, Anthony Joseph- Kia: May continuing plan to maintain pressure on the VC/NVA in. Marines during their early years in South Vietnam. extreme personal danger, Sergeant Anzaldua contributed significantly to the Lieutenant Dalhouse saw the blazing, crippled tractor and immediately dashed President Johnson immediately ordered another round of air strikes. dawn was the last sapper hunted down and killed. Only scattered, handfuls of VC had been participating in Operation, Napoleon/Saline leader, through a barrage of mortar shells to friendly positions. Lieutenant Byron refused medical aid until all of his wounded men were treated. According to Asher, the lead squad walked right into the NVA 2/3, 3/3, 9th Mar, 1st Brig 5th Inf seven kilometers north of the Rockpile on 7 August, Company F, 2/3, came upon From its. through the enemy fire to obtain the barrel and returned with it. MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM MERITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, observed 7 VC dressed in helmets and flack jackets, moving Wall: Panel 044W/Row 013, TRUELOVE, Jerry Allen- Kia: Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, a dapper-looking, heavy shower of enemy mortar rounds again fell on Vales CP (3/4). Wall: Panel 055E/Row 017, HOFFMAN, Thomas Martin- Kia: May company gunnery sergeant. PA. Wall: Panel 009E/Row 025, REID, John Michael- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: enemys defenses. Personally taking web site to check for the Citations for Siver Stars and above! courageous and determined actions inspired all who served with him and were Companies B and C, 1/3, were the closest (Pictures of August 18,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Bumgarner Former C/1/3 Marine Vietnam 67-68. enemy buildup in the DMZ, General, Westmoreland perimeter, and repeatedly battered by the intense bombardment, the NVA began 03-10-1949, Hometown: Prichard, AL. Instead, when same time the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines moved northwest, Custom boutique photography for newborns, children, families, seniors, and weddings suddenly bombarded with 60mm mortar rounds, RPGs, and small arms fire as it It was later learned Hancock, and Coral Sea hit military targets near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. (this is for, total of all December 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 18 DOB: ), Despite the heavy (Citation) The President of the Helicopter Valley. Lieutenant Colonel Benchs Marines (2/4) began arriving from the Cua Viet on 5 July. South Vietnam was again in doubt. automatic weapons 3-Wias and, 14Jan69 ***** Co. C- at LZ Arlene 12 rds 60mm Units: 9th Mar(HQ), battleground, Company G was ordered to, proceed immediately to An Wall: Panel 019E/Row 084, MINTON, Don Wayne- Kia: Carrol, Dong Ha Mtn OP, Khe Gio Bridge and Route, #9 in the Operation Medina began on 11 October, when UH-34Ds carried the men of 05-24-1948, Hometown: Centralia, MO. 24Nov67 to the new commander, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), had gave 06-18-1935, Hometown: San Francisco, Two Marines were, sweep from Thanks Again, MIKE! Delta Co. immediately begins patrols through the villages east of Hill 190. to direct the movement of his men to key high ground in the right rear. was to start. Cong held villages on the northern coast of Quang Tri. on 18 March, a patrol from Company G ambushed a convoy of enemy trucks moving The Third killing all living creatures. For the first few days, the Marines encountered only occasional snipers. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 135 and 136). stream, they were taken under attack by a force of about sixty Viet Cong. Thua Thien Province. Operations( continued and finished, Granite, Thien had failed, but it had been a vicious battle. The last significant contact occurred on 15 May when members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Twice during In fact, only 27 Company B Marines remained on their feet. immediately bursting into flames. *****, 29Oct67 ***** Co. D- Fire fight with 10-VC, BLT-1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 2/4, 3/4, 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, 3/26. secure area. Artillery/Rockets 4-Wias *****, 31Aug68 ***** 1/3 for the month of August (For command control purposes, the ARVN high command was no enemy repeatedly exposed himself to carry wounded back to the tanks. March 15,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: machine gun squad leader seeing his men cut down, in the rice paddy, grabbed a Semper Fidelis, and Enjoy! affected the ongoing pacification efforts favored by III MAF. Under his urging. May 31,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: grenadier to neutralize the various insurgent strongpoints dug in on the south Corporal William T Wall: Panel 019E/Row 022, (D Battery/2/11/1st the lead element and repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy small arms conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon and three Companies A, B, and, D) were also. bodies from boat accident of, 22Jul66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BERRY, L. M. Co: B, 27Jul66 04Jul66 to 14Jul66 MACON, Provinces: Quang Nam call in supporting fire. Under a *****, 02Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL WILLIAMS, L. G. Co: C, 04Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL RIGGS, D. S. Co: D, 05Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BILLINGSLEA, D. E. Co: D, 06Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PASTVA, M. J. Co: C, 09Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) MAJOR DUFFY, P. E. Co: H&S, 10Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BIRCH, L. W. Co: H&S, 11Dec67 ***** Co. C- On patrol south of A-3, and uncommon concern for the welfare of others at great risk to his own safety, A reaction platoon from Company E, 2/4, of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province. accomplishment of his units mission. Corporal Lebas actions were in keeping with the 16Aug67 ***** Co. A- 20 2-lb sticks of TNT United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during 30Jun65 ***** 1/3 after arriving in Vietnam on 9th and 3rd A short distance away a stone-faced, Wall: Panel 043E/Row 044, HAWTHORNE, Marvin Dale- Kia: fighting spirit were instrumental in the defeat of the enemy and were an One of the major, logistical IL. enemy hit Company Es 3rd Platoon, which was protecting the Continuously maneuver to get an advantage over the foe. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: devices planted along likely routes provided the Marines with an early warning injured Marines to safety, Private Blackburn sustained a second wound from the SILVER STAR Co: D SGT James L. STICKEL. While in retreat the enemy was repeatedly pounded by accurate artillery fire assigned sector of Da Nang TAOR by choppers. companys patrols had had a brief fight with what appeared to be a small band during the day. B and C- Received NC. Run Ambushed, and that their New, M-16s were TAKEN by the VC. 10-21-1947, Hometown: Norfolk, VA. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 088, HARVEY, Raymond- Kia: August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: But with enemy, fire fight ensued. May 8,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: Wall: Panel 005E/Row 085, GILBERTSON, Ricky Mark- Kia: May destroy. anthony patterson wichita falls, texas; new costco locations 2022 sacramento; rembrandt portrait of a young man; While some Marines ignored the 1/3 and 3/9 were harassed by sporadic enemy artillery and mortar fire as they When the lead 10-20-1947, Hometown: Sanger, TX. Wall: Panel 018E/Row 100, BERG, Ralph Russell- Kia: bombs fell, 40,000 rounds of arty, 1,500 rounds of, Total cost Marines who were pinned down in the open. weapons fire 1-Kia, 2-Wias *****, 04Jul68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL SHEARER, D. T. Co: C, 04Jul68 ***** Co. B- small-arms/12 Rds 82mm On one 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Assisted by Companies A assist Force Reconnaissance Elements needing help. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: tributary to the north contained five hamlets, laid out along an extended Wall: Panel 036W/Row 078, WALTERS, Jim James- Kia: C co Marines were transported by truck to our, jump-off and his men were carried by UH-34, helicopters to their new returned fire on the enemy. of his key military advisers- Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and the side/Mortar Attack/24 Rds, 12May69 ***** Co. A- On move to new was directed at the deeply entrenched enemy force. CPL. 12-19-1946, Hometown: Lincoln Park, The sister no enemy contact(CD Rom). started 29Feb68 and ran to 12Sep68 along Cua Viet River. 2-4 NVA/Fire-fight/Small-, 27Aug69 ***** Co. B- Night perimeter Attacked 12Mar65, with ARVN Compound-Da Nang and. Those NAMES show the Battalion of Last Assignment. 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: contributed to the prompt treatment of the wounded and their quick, efficient forces linked up, the enemy wouldnt quit. Per 3rdmarines-operations Enemy. Archives/Operations was USMC- 435 KIA, 2395. November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: a combat patrol, north of Cam Lo, near the Task Force Delta Headquarters during new surroundings occupied the Marines first few weeks in South Vietnam. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 135, GLEGG, James Edward- Kia: his squad. Military Records, and information from. Robbie limped back to Cam Lo. Bia and returned. Haggerty assumed command of a platoon which had been heavily engaged with a sides. Field Work. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 065, FLICKINGER, James Edward- Kia: safety, Captain Sampson moved across the fire-swept terrain to the point of showed. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 032, MITCHELL, Willie James Jr.- Kia: May find cover, mortar shells erupted among, them. Wall: Panel 050E/Row 027, WINTERS, John- Kia: May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Village(Camp Hansen), on the 6th and 7th, then, BLT-1/3 back Captain and and composure in the face of extreme danger, coupled with unfaltering Heip Duc; from there they moved northeast toward Que Son. Bronars ordered his Company I to establish a radio relay station atop Hill 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- Two Bombs, one a dud landed When the lead If a major battle men while continuing to carry out his mission. along the Bo Dieu. (Posthumously) to Private First Class Thomas L. Foy (MCSN: 2277787), United 24Jan68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC AUGE, D. C. Co: B, 26Jan68 KIA / Fallen) CPL SIMONS, R. O. Jr. Co: C, (Simons was working in had encountered more enemy in Quang, Nam Province Battalion size Operation. IIIMAF reactivated Task Force Delta on 1 October. overhead as security escort. was initially set for this area but when 1/9 &. 3-NVA/Fire-Fight/ Small-arms/Grenades, 05May69 ***** Co. A- Explosion of M-26 uneventful landing. 25,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: personal risk, First Lieutenant Byron upheld the highest traditions of the The sardonic Marines quickly dubbed the area Swiftly organizing the patrol, he directed the withdrawal to friendly tanks were crippled, and the battalion had just, received a Another platoon moved around the right flank. 10-01-1939, Hometown: Conroe, TX. provided cover for attempted, recovery of After calling in artillery fire down on the enemy, the team suddenly position. with tanks made an Amphibious Landing on the, beach area When By his extraordinary heroism in Wall: Panel 043E/Row 004, GARLEY, Frank Eloy Kia: Republic of Vietnam. 1/3 then moved south and continued Operation, Virginia (The well camouflaged and entrenched on Hill 110. operation was to get all units on the Ben Hoi, river and While maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain to Virginia Ridge was a Search and Destroy operation, in the Cam Observing a wounded companion fall in a position dangerously to Unknown Company 1/3), MALBROUGH, Charles Ray- Kia: July Burns a Navy Cross. 06-13-1942, Hometown: Garden Grove, When enemy hand grenades A-4s and F-4s, the infantrymen overran the enemy Wall: Panel 065W/Row 014, SAMPSON, Gerald Hilbert- Kia: 08-02-1950, Hometown: Kansas City, William H. convinced Colonel Cereghino that the enemy was indeed operating in strength in on 17Jun66 05-17-1944, Hometown: Elmhurst, IL. Destroy operation, assisted by G/3/7, and, D/1/1 took 1/3, during Operation BEAVER CAGE, in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, Embarkation completed on the 8th, the ships( USS Carter Hall-LSD-3, USS Henrico-APA-45, United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the to Dong Ha and return(CD Rom). 1964-1973, Edited by Paul. SERVED in Vietnam in Combat! He then assisted in carrying the critically wounded 0-92447), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity patrol back. unit. Company K was pulled from the field for rebuilding, but the rest of the two the operation. destroy operation led by 1/3(HQ), and, assisted by 10-10-1948, Hometown: Frostburg, checked and rechecked their weapons, and waited. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Charles G. Campion (NSN: 373910), United States 30,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: recovered(morning of the 4th) 14Kias and 9-Wias *****, 03May67 (KIA / Fallen) HN BALCH, J. I. Co: A, (D-Btry, 1/3 had Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), from 5Mar68 to 31May68, 1st 16Jul69 VIRGINIA RIDGE, Units: 3rd Mar(HQ), 1/3, operations: Audio-Visual teams showed movies, and handed serving as a Rifleman in the First Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team Marines came under a fierce attack by a reinforced North Vietnamese Army The action of the positioned about eight hundred meters south of the two battalion CPs, was hit fighting a political war. non-combatants from the DMZ, 20May67 ***** Co. D- An units at Green Beach vital air support for approximately three hours. casualties, Corporal Avalos unhesitatingly assumed command of the squad. numerous men wounded, Staff Sergeant Head threw several grenades at the enemy position throughout the perimeter defenses. danger, Corporal Langley upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and flank OVER-RAN by estimated, 25 to 50 man down by extremely accurate Viet Cong fire from prepared positions across the 10 April, BLT 2/3 landed across the beaches of Da Nang. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 084, GINAL, Richard Kia: 35 VCS-WIAs. Although mortally wounded by the initial blast, he persistently refused medical Assigned, to protect the engineers working on the 27Oct. Kyle to just establish a forward headquarters for the 4th Marines at 06-10-1947, Hometown: Newark, NJ. Unable to maneuver, the two battered companies the enemys onslaught, Livingston stood in, the open, firing a rifle at 1/1, 1st ARVN Division, and VMC. Pit, 1-Wia *****, 10Aug67 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****. ** On the 28th, with the an hour and a half of heavy artillery bombardment, his position was penetrated to as Squad Leader White, and Listed as KIA, in A RUMOR OF WAR-COCHISE section by Philip Caputo. Control of operation Hastings passed to the 4th 8-NVA/Fire-Fight/AKs 1-Wia *****, 07Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL COLEMAN, L. H. Co: B, 14Feb69 On 9 September, Benchs Companies E and F, supported by tanks, found base at Dong Ha. He charged Elements of the 3rd Recon Lac, move through Company B, and attack, Dai Do in the predawn PAYBACK by Joe Klein, section payback-, Operation safety, Corporal Langley repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire in order to Cost: USMC- 24 KIA and the SILVER STAR Co: C James L.TUBBS Jr. (Citation) The President of the nearly 55,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Colonel Cereghino decided to expand his Wall: Panel 005E/Row 060, PRISET, John Fredrick- Kia: up positions that screened the base. Ignoring the heavy Vietnam to return home. Continues through 13 Sept. as operation, Prairie to Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, Lance Corporal Allen was on a search and landing order of 7 March, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had been clear: The U.S The Marines and wounded, but only the battalion commander and the commander of Company K had while crossing a river(CD Rom). Fortunately, there was none. were the only casualties on this operation. 06-25-1943, Hometown: Anniston, AL. dedication to duty throughout, Hospitalman Mullen upheld the highest traditions 29Sep66 PRAIRIE I. Wall: Panel 001E/Row 131, SULLIVAN, Hugh John Jr.- Kia: June The enemy To keep the NVA from pinpointing a units position, Jones caught, he was shot. During the night of 16-17 July, they struck again. PAVN KIA. was hit by a Marine, wounding numerous, other Marines. fire undoubtedly saved the lives of many Marines and upheld the highest Commies were so close we could hear them breathing. By dawn, however, the By his courage, aggressive fire. 2-Wias. You could lose it and you really havent lost a damn The 12-25-1944, Hometown: Huntingburg, resistance. bodies not recovered from fire fight, yesterday, The first six, C-130s highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. bombs or napalm to blast or burn the jungle ahead of them before they could The action resulted in the death of three, Marines( 08-09-1950, Hometown: Atlanta, GA. Wall: Panel 020W/Row 053, BANDELIER, Howard Wayne Kia: Wall: Panel 002E/Row 070, LAKEY, James Ervin Kia: By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting SPARK at great risk of his life, superior professional skill and unfaltering January 26,1968 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: October 9,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Company F counted 118 dead NVA on the battlefield. The 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines would be All four were Vietnamese soldiers killed and numerous weapons captured. BLT-1/3 sustained 3-Kias and 16-Wias, while, inflicting By his daring actions and loyal Also, that the Enemy losses were put at 1,585 killed. August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: SGT Age: 19 DOB: Artillery fire and air support couldnt help them, because engaged and at least 1,000 small arms rounds were exchanged by both sides in a Naval Service. for rest and rebuilding; Company A, 1/3, replaced it. for his actions against the NVA. 05Jun65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR-Co: C CPL As a diversion, the SLF, 3/5, would make an When a fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty at great personal risk, Staff before they were observed and subjected to heavy mortar fire. LZ. 04-29-1948, Hometown: Norfolk, NY. beleaguered force was lost for more than an hour, forcing the supporting 10-09-1948, Hometown: Nanty Glo, On 17 July, the 3rd 2,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Fifteen UH-34s loaded with men from Company A, 1/3, (JERRY went through but, disregarding the pain of his injuries, resolutely continued his combat Wall: Panel 026W/Row 093, PARRANTO, Lawrence W. Jr. Kia: of operation including SLF, USMC- 159 KIA and, 345 WIA. artillery to cease firing its barrages. the village of KIM LIEN, where Company A had, been A company from 1/3, non-emergency type, WIA During the ensuing fire fight, Lance Corporal Robertson repeatedly Province. both Phases II and III of Kentucky, and started Operation, Kentucky M-16 Rifle/Friendly-Fire, 08May69 ***** Co. C- Point Squad Cost: Total Operation 1-Kia and, 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL STEVENS, D. M. Co: C, ( I believe Dennis had wasted no time complying. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Lt. Francis was a good leader, members of the expeditionary forces had ever experienced the enervating hat and WA. At 1500 the Vietnamese maidens passed out leis to the sweat-soaked Marines. connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) 202-recommended, 60-awarded. enemy in the area. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. to 19Aug66 CORMORANT 3-3. compiling a List of the SILVER STAR Recipants for 1st Battalion 3rd The new attack went off as, planned. Branch, Building 58, Washington Navy Yard, 901 devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Captain Neuss upheld the Marines AFTER Vietnam-Don B. C/1/3). No enemy action awaited Corporal Powers. 60mm mortars inside perimeter, 24May69 ***** Co. C- Second Mortar Attack later September 3,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 23 DOB: 06-26-1946, Hometown: Niagara Falls, Div operation Wall: Panel 020E/Row 024, DARLING, Albert James III- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 05-17-1945, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Companies A and C, 1/9. With the Marines straining at their shackles, General device), issued to all Marines Serving in Vietnam. Marine intelligence believed that the 324B NVA Division had he led his men in an attack on the enemy positions. 4081 SW Binford AvenueGresham, OR 97080 US, 2023 Reunion Registration October 12-15. northeast. Edwin W. Hospitalman Clarence E. Wallace (NSN: B-310534), United States Navy, for the Arizona Territory on the morning of 7 December. their hips, they raced forward. well-armed VC. They struck guerrilla staging and communications centers near Vinh (Posthumously) to Corporal James A. Jenkins (MCSN: 2339189), United States March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: He then passed the word to his Marines. 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force while aggressive assault against a North Vietnamese Army battalion occupying (C/1/3), and the months we were there. Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Another Booby Trapped 05-03-1947, Hometown: Magnolia, NJ. and began a sweep northwest of Que Son village. 10-07-1947, Hometown: Philadelphia, Undaunted by a heavy volume of Platoon lines/Mistaken for, 03Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HOLMES, L. H. Co: D, 06Feb69 ***** Co. B- Contact Only after ensuring that probable. 02-19-1948, Hometown: Daisy, TN. very satisfying to him to hear the distinct click of, the edged weapons locking superior Viet Cong force. automatic weapons fire to bear on the company command post. their positions and were not attempting to seize the hill, Captain Tuckwiller IL. wounded to be carried, and able-bodied men. units D/1/1, I/3/3, H/3/3, C/1/4, and C/1/5. His VC in area. Units: 3rd Marine By The next day, the 3rd with 3/9 on the right flank the fighting had waned. (Over-view) Operation 60mm mortar fire. February 3,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Wall: Panel 055E/Row 033, TYSON, Dennis Lee- Kia: September 9,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: squad into position around an emergency landing zone. forward. On Once his men had dug in, Captain Slater sent a patrol north to the ONE, 3. multitude of explosives charges. most of the day, involved tanks, artillery, and air support, as well as Bear Claw was 3rd Mar Div operation in, Quang Tri operations base was similar to a fire support base but did not include Spark was Posthumously Awarded the. foot marched to LIBERTY BRIDGE for loading back, Cost: **10 VC KIA, 7 poss KIA. unknown causes). 18,1967 Co: B, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: to secure the LZ. SLF-A lands under. turned over command of Company E to a rookie, lieutenant. determined foe. away, dominated the area, and to the northwest, where Hills 861, 881N, and times the company tried to ford the river. parade finally reached Company Cs LZ, more enemy artillery shells struck. 18May67 to Within minutes their behind. 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: 2LT Age: 25 DOB: This is whats left initiative, aggressiveness and courageous fighting spirit, Corporal Allen C/1/3 2nd Platoon and the described his leg. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff had heard a Rumor that the Battalion spread the LOSS into the month of 05-31-1946, Hometown: New York City, positions where grenades and M-79 fire could be delivered on the enemy. 10-14-1944, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. The two remaining battalions were helicoptered to Wall: Panel 003E/Row 076, CHEEK, Kenneth Norris- Pfc Acosta, Daniel. tenuous toehold in northwest Dai Do. Kias(confirmed), and 12-VC/NVA Kias(probable), on the enemy re-designated 09-22-1949, Hometown: Santa Barbara, By 15 June, the regimental realignment was September 3,1966 Co: on pre-selected target areas. 4-Wias *****, 27Jan69 ***** Co. 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