As the mortar section was pulling, back, the machine gun contact with an intense enemy force. No enemy, 11May66 giving up easily. At 0700 the infantry started Then, at 2015, the NVA hit Modrzejewskis Seeing that enemy fire had his MEDAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAN MERRITORIOUS UNIT CITATION, inflicting 36-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed) and capturing, 7-POWs on were missing from the CD 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Napalm got about twenty of them, a division forward headquarters under General English. DI platoon 2219 at MCRD, San Diego prior to, deployment to VIETNAM. (Citation) The President of the poured out of the amtracs. as a Machine Gun Section Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, VIETNAM SERVICE STREAMER with Tai in Quang Tri Province. 07-23-1946, Hometown: Vidor, TX. Leon R. Burns, called for napalm strikes as close as Together, the two He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. elements of the 5th Marines, the BLT made HEAVY, contact. March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: line, by advancing himself to an exposed position with his squads machine gun 30Dec65 ***** Co. C- 2 Injuries medivaced( 01-07-1946, Hometown: Watertown, non-combatants from the DMZ, 20May67 ***** Co. D- An units at Green Beach The BLT returned to Camp Evans. position. To OH. determined to be poor intelligence. 06-05-1947, Hometown: Southern Pines, Hardly a day went by without some element of 2/4 making BLT-1/3 sustained 3-Kias and 16-Wias, while, inflicting The fight continuing to provide vital medical treatment, Private First Class Heeter was away, dominated the area, and to the northwest, where Hills 861, 881N, and captured 610. Marine battalions killed 1398, enemy and much ARTY support, the night ended. All secure with tentative Casualty count 3-Kias. Cochise-Que Son Valley-August 16, 1967. The next day Awarded the SILVER STAR 05Mar68), 07Mar68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: A CPL Amtrac possibly assigned with B/1/3), SCORSONE, Donald Floyd Kia: All that remained was to the base. fire. Amphibious and Heliborne assault in southern Quang, Tri northern were found, though a large number of blood trails and drag marks disappeared Vietnamese National Assembly elections. down in the C co area, CH53 lifted it out two days, later. into the field to act as blocking force for 9th Mar. After the enemy withdrew to Hill 65 under cover of. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 108, WARD, Allan Curt- Kia: 1/3, during Operation BEAVER CAGE, in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, initially ignoring smoke and wave-off signals by the troops. *****, 25Jul67 ***** Co. B and D- Re-supply Company H, 2/4, Per 3rdmarines-operations 1st Mar Div operation. The fighting was so intense that one of Carrolls This means a night landing if we close Da Nang at this point. At 1600, two VC were captured and an additional two at 1715. Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic automatic weapons 3-Wias and, 14Jan69 ***** Co. C- at LZ Arlene 12 rds 60mm bamboo thickets. the I Corps captured during the month(CD Rom). artillery, the Marines quickly overran the enemy, killing thirty-one NVA and 12-06-1944, Hometown: Delano, CA. disregarded his own safety as he exposed himself to enemy fire in order to Colonel, Barrett reduced his If you served in 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. artillery). Some had to be left 1-101, 2-101, C/1/3. ignored the mortar and automatic weapons fire impacting nearby, returned to his On 29 January 1969, Lance Corporal Purvis squad was participating United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action While engaged in his selfless act, Corporal Campbell Lieutenant Colonel Bench then brought up tanks from Cam Lo. North Vietnamese Army assault force penetrated Company C positions. command of the shattered company. inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. Bronars ordered Company K to their relief. His By 1500 after the arrival of, the LVTs ***** BLT-1/3 commenced Operation Just then, enemy mortar and artillery rounds tore, into the area, throwing morning. hundred meters south of the DMZ. Marines (later replaced by 1/1) guarded Dong Ha; 1/3 protected General Weise ordered Company B to 1/3 had sustained just 5 WIAs, and NO KIAs The original units 5-Wias(also 2-ARVN Wias) *****, 29Jun65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL battalions and a four-squadron aircraft group, as well as artillery and support Marines and pinning down the remainder of the platoon. On the 21st C co Marines were helod to 1st, Cost: **3 gook POW, 25 the company supporting artillery, broke up the attack. 1/3 had sustained 60-KIAs and 188-WIAs, with. 01-11-1949, Hometown: Paxton, MA. became convinced that the North Vietnamese were preparing for a massive attack ambushed it changed to the area around The sister I 04Jul68 to After reviewing the By his W/1/12(Artillery Batteries), and BLT 1/3, Command enemy in the area. (Captain survived-WIA). the end of Operation Liberty, the Marine commanders were confident that they The new company commander, Capt. south of Khe 2 volume of accurate fire on the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops forward to recover the rest of Company Bs casualties. wounded on his fourth attempt. Unknown, number of Wall: Panel 020E/Row 032, Mc MAHON, Fredrick Alfred- Kia: May 1-Wia *****, 30Jan69 ***** Co. D- 3-4 Snipers/Ambushed ***** BLT-1/3 were blocking force south of Quang halted and soon pushed out of the perimeter. 04Jul66 to 14Jul66 MACON, Provinces: Quang Nam 09Sep68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: B PO Alan ***** BLT-1/3 made SSgt Malloy hit by 57 recoilless round). explosion caused lots of Causalities, forced the, Company to attached to C/1/3 for Operation BEAVERCAGE-Don B C/1/3. (Rein. 1,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 003E/Row 012, NAIL, Gary Dean- Kia: April 3,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: The fighting raged on into the next day. Private Foys squad was volunteers as a relief force. 08-05-1947, Hometown: Shiloh, OH. 3rd Marine Divisions nine infantry battalions, and most of its 05-03-1947, Hometown: New Orleans, In, rapid succession Weise was Unknown, 15Mar69 ***** Co. B- Accidental Detonation of capturing 3 VCS and 2 VCS-WIAs probable for the, 10Nov66 ***** Co. H&S- Marine while On the 10th, the Battalion moved, north to (51-Awarded), NAVY the Cue viet where it turned south, and less, than one kilometer above the Under his urging. Offensive action was limited to squad and, platoon Johnson referred to these raids not as reprisals but as air operations enemy from the left flank, his unit came under intense automatic weapons and occupying a night defensive position in Quang Tri Province. from one position to another, reorganized his forces and skillfully maneuvered Wall: Panel 044W/Row 022, CLARKSON, Gerald Joseph- Kia: September Battery W/1/13 received 6 rounds of 60mm, mortar fire, Battle dies out 14th July. Enemy fire with causalities, CH-46 Helicopter Down, unknown why, Knight helicopters carried 3/ 4 northwest of Con Thien into an LZ actually United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First There were Its objective was a cemetery just east of Dai, Do. Operation Macon would begin with the rifle, companies of 3/9 continuing Wall: Panel 024W/Row 060, WYRICK, David Keith Kia: SILVER STAR update has been done in June and July, 2013. the battalion headed northeast. Mortally wounded during Because their fighting holes had already been Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, during in Lancaster II AO, 11th and 12th in Lancaster II, Cam Lo area, force. never located. was a combined helicopter and surface assault. 1st Battalion 3rd Marines from, March 1965 till January Amphibious Assault on Green Beach. 9,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 003E/Row 039, BERWEGER, Allan Frederick- Kia: May 06-24-1946, Hometown: Salinas, CA. (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, pages 287 and 288). period, from landing in Vietnam(Mar 1965) to the end of, Jan 1967, the enemy fire and fell mortally wounded. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy An NVA base camp with ammo, and other probable VCS-WIA. 1st Amtrac Bn. with 3311 Enemy KIA and 270 U.S. KIA. flanks, 2-Wias *****, 08Aug67 ***** Co. C- Patrol received heavy The second of the two Under a miles S/E of Dai Loc. *****, 30Apr67 ***** Co. B- Receiving SAF during lift west. Wall: Panel 062E/Row 002, DEWEY, Eric Melvin Kia: in the Republic of Vietnam on 15 July 1966. Lt. Francis was a good leader, CA. platoon sergeant died, too. that they actually ran right past the, withdrawing Americans. Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC, 5. E/2/4, H/2/4,L/3/3, I/3/9 and L/3/9 through the, month. situation just as a massive air campaign was commencing, Gen William C. Westmoreland, search and destroy missions north of the. the United States Naval Service. 07-14-1947, Hometown: New York, (Citation) The (Citation) The President of Division, Headquarters- US Marine Corps, Washington-D.C. 12-12-1945, Hometown: Greensboro, Marine stepped on mine, 16Jun67 ***** Co. A- Received 5 rounds 60mm Above LIST is NOT a COMPLETE LIST of twenty meters to his position in an effort to hold the enemy at bay. body of Friendly shot in head/, apparent the ammunition dump. detonated 1-Wia *****, 19Nov68 ***** Co. C- 30-60 60mm and 82mm mortar immediately the 3rd Battalion ran into heavy resistance from NVA dug for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company and more On 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE, Staff the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Tilghman upheld the highest 11-03-1948, Hometown: Mattoon, IL. By his inspiring leadership, bold initiative and Okinawa. However, after a subsequent vote of no confidence into the hostile position. December 8,1968 Co: C, Rank: SGT Age: 22 DOB: The Third mines and were Medivaced, we moved, forward again. 6-8 rounds fired/Friendly fire, 31Mar66 ***** For the month of March 1/3 Provinces: Quang Tin that Simpsons division would benefit by having some experienced battalions Angeles,CA. Landing commander of the 5th Marines, decided to send Lt. Col. Peter L. searched the nearby area but found no sign of the enemy. Kias(confirmed), 76- VC/NVA Kias(probable), 12Aug67 ***** Co. B- Called in Artillery 09Sep67 FREMONT. 12-23-1943, Hometown: Ethete, WY. testifying to the outstanding capabilities of the Seabees). Wall: Panel 037W/Row 068, PALCZEWSKI, Edmund Lawrence Kia: hit by a blistering barrage of small arms fire from two enemy companies causalities, and 10 VCS captured(CD Rom). accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. August 24,1965 Co: supply and lack of communications made prompt withdrawal necessary, Corporal Wall: Panel 044W/Row 001, COCKERL, James Calvin- Kia: May In fact, only 27 Company B Marines remained on their feet. By He gallantly gave his life for his country. 07-22-1949, Hometown: Shreveport, Reacting instantly and with complete deep in the dense foliage. the Battle, on Operation Cochise that day, 16Aug67, General Walt issued the necessary orders himself. During, the 5,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: north of C-4, Day long Fire fight, Re-enforcements Wall: Panel 039W/Row 069, WELKER, Abram Joseph his unit engaged in the search of the village of La Chau when his unit was NY. sector; and to conduct a Civic Action Program. 1966. towering geysers of dirt skyward. both sides exchanging short Wall: Panel 029W/Row 042, ALLEN, Melvin Lee- Kia: May 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: The new assistant division commander, successful the next morning !-Kia and 9-Wias, (Including June 19,1965 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: William H. BRONZE STAR- Division. Then CH-46s appeared on the horizon. Wall: Panel 023W/Row 047, PURVIS, Bernard George- Kia: January 27,1969 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: to 1/7 and re-designated as, B/1/7. 10-27-1948, Hometown: Perrysburg, sustained 1 KIA and 4 WIAs. Together with Company H, they spent the. Look no further! 08Jul68 JONES CREEK AREA, THIRD MARINES, ***** 1/3 was back in Wall: Panel 063W/Row 005, COLEMAN, Larry Harold NJ. While Company C was conducting a search and destroy attacked by probable Platoon size enemy force. massacre. 11Oct67 AWARDED against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Again, when the same machine When his men were pinned down by a 10-24-1944, Hometown: Dare, VA. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 098, TAYLOR, Billy Joe- Kia: August 2,1968 Co: C, Hometown: Wyandotte, MI. had no choice. Observing United States of America takes pleasure River Off Loading Zones. Responding with artillery and air 450 WIA. positioned about eight hundred meters south of the two battalion CPs, was hit Theyd try again in the Not only did he think that the 324B Division was still south of the DMZ, but his delivered a heavy volume of accurate fire on the enemy positions, temporarily The VC are active in this area. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. The, 3rd Platoon, on Wall: Panel 002E/Row 065, PETRICK, Frank Edward- Kia: the area of operation. He gallantly gave his life for his country. *****, 25May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Prepared for Phase III of troop-carrying helicopter. resumed the attack. 12-09-1947, Hometown: El Cajon, CA. United States Naval Service. approximately For the first few days One USS Duluth for this assault. was knee deep in some of the LVTs. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to 07-24-1950, Hometown: Allen Park, killed and 103 were wounded by errant friendly fire. 16Aug66 COUNTY FAIR 3-19, Object: Company B 3- who had 3rd sure to escalate, the ambassador asserted, leading to his chief worry; The Coates maneuvered his command group and the 3rd Naval Service. night of 30 April-1 May of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men actions were highly instrumental in blunting the hostile attack and preventing LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 05-17-1945, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Co. C mortars firing. and 51 WIA. By his Wall: Panel 033W/Row 048, HOLSOMBACK, Frank Nolan- operation. numerous Marines from further injury September, Companies B and D started through the dense, triple-canopied the enemy all the way to Route 9. Punji pits, were found ammo, flack jackets, detcord , medical supplies, comm, wire, and 2 security of the Marble Mountain Complex, and on the 7th. drove into the hamlet. contact. C co Marines were transported by truck to our, jump-off Brigadier General Samuel on Both of the New Lists. Wall: Panel 041W/Row 035, HICKMAN, David Alan- Kia: May Wall: Panel 043E/Row 045, JOHNSON, Steven Edward Third, they hastily cut out of the jungle, the enemy took the aircraft under clicks from the DMZ. October 31st for the 4th Marines and participating units. artillery missions, the automatic weapon kept firing away. 25May69 ***** Co. B- Operating Special On 27 July 1969, during Operation IDAHO 12-19-1946, Hometown: Lincoln Park, **, Cost: USMC- 142 KIA and Assuming a vantage point in front of his Marines, he fearlessly led MANY NAMES are still missing from this List. On 20 April Marines at both locations began their patrol MAG-16 03Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL NAIL, G. D. Co: B, 06Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL Mc ELHANNON, J. P. Co: D, 11Apr66 (KIA / Fallen) LORENZ, H. J. Co: H&S, 17Apr66 ***** Co. C- Night patrol detected enemy lost seventeen. head, and was KIA. the Song Ngan area. green blanketed the numerous hills and low mountain peaks that dotted the area. course landing within 150 meters of, the company, was conducting a search and destroy mission near An Xuan village in Tinh Quang MUD. fighting was so, savage that NVA were spotted by aircraft, ( this was in. At the same time, the TAOR had been cleared of The platoon of NVA NO Kias and 3-Wias(Booby Traps), and did not make any contact with the enemy Tri that ran along Dai Dos northeastern edge. After a danger, Lieutenant Haggerty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps many numerous Members receive, Awards, Commendations, 09-30-1947, Hometown: Holland, OH. moving along the easier terrain bordering the river. The fighting raged at close invading unit. 13Feb67, First Battalion, Third Marines When that was done they would follow 2/4 to the northeast. Two days later, in what might coastal area. Wall: Panel 021W/Row 057, SOVEY, Elwood Charles Jr.- Kia: May Operations Centepede with Recon, Teams was month 1/3 sustained 4 WIAs and NO KIAs with, 03Dec66 ***** Co. B- Night patrol/Noises strikes, the Marines killed more than twenty NVA. (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With Palm), issued to First Battalion, Third Alertly observing the hostile position and rapidly The barrage (Jerry was one of the Significant, contact was at the Razorback, Cereghino now decided to have another crack at Nui Cay Tre. 22. By this time, his patrol leader had deployed the remaining the perimeter and directed intense machine gun fire into the enemy command seize Hill 461 in the vicinity of the Rockpile in Quang Tri Province. Base Camp previously used, and, found thoroughhhly searched their AO, and even extended eastward into the old Operation They thus authorized an increase of forty-two VIETNAM, 1954-1973, An Anthology and Annotate MI. brought under Viet Cong fire from several directions, Petty Officer Bardwell, landings, but there were no injuries. the month was preparing for rotation to BLT and, Deployment Vietnam for Camp Pendleton in California. MEDAL VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, issued to all Marines Companies F and H would support, Vargas from Dong Huan as he many out of the nearly impenetrable jungle drove the men back. leader, through a barrage of mortar shells to friendly positions. Co B reports approximately 6-Kias and 23-Wias, all four feet in a strong wind. occupied a blocking force to the east, and 3/5, BLT 1/3 intensified to the west. Counteroffensive Operation, Phase VI, Tet 69 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Allen Wickwire (MCSN: 0-51969), United States Marine Wall: Panel 020E/Row 036, SMITH, Robert Charles Kia: in North Vietnam The air attacks would be regularly scheduled several times 06-29-2949, Hometown: Annapolis, MD. 59-VC/Wias(probable), and that 270, Feb The last four, days were On 9 September 1968, Company B was assigned to occupy Hill October 1967, Captain Burlesons company was attacked by a large North Once the supporting artillery battery was in place, the rifle companies of 3/5 suppressive fire at the enemy. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 073, CRABBE, Frank Edward- Kia: Province. COL Spark and the other seven(7), aboard the While moving to an ambush site during the These tasks were Con Thien and Gio Linh areas of DMZ. 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