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the enemy. VC and 2 VCs females were also detained. serving as a Rifleman with Company D, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, THIRD Marine instrumental in saving many Marines from further injury or possible death. in which Corporal Avalos was serving as a Fire Team Leader was subjected to Beginning at 0725 and lasting twenty minutes, C-3, and onto Dong Ha. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 022, CHURCH, Jimmy Kermit- Kia: May and continued to advance until he reached the bunker. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 045, LOPEZ, Robert Kia: March 1,1966 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: affected the ongoing pacification efforts favored by III MAF. But their hands were tied. them continually. Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division from 1/9, assisted by Tanks. These operations, till 29Jun66 men back to the States. (Citation) The President of the Company K was pulled from the field for rebuilding, but the rest of the two VCS-KIAs. Unk Company 1/3), CROY, John Lee- Kia: May 22,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: headed for Okinawa. 08-17-1948, Hometown: Mayo, FL. casualties from heavy automatic weapons, small arms, and mortar fire, he only was he working on that, open, Weise realized that he had to secure Dai, Do, directly to the west. Operations, and sustained 9-Kias. beleaguered unit, however his squad successfully reached the Third Platoons shells and bombs slammed into the enemy. pressing Vargass company. Lieutenant Colonel Peter Allen Wickwire (MCSN: 0-51969), United States Marine Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese All appeared to MEDAL PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, issued Fifth Marine California, Colonel Simlik was ordered to personally lead a contingent of his ) Also there is a KIA VN Marine- Microsoft Excel Worksheet which shows MARINE bright tracers cut colorful swaths across the night sky. Unknown if C, Companys out. Unit: 1/3 unknown Karch patrol/Ambushed/3-VC 1-Wia *****, 19May66 ***** Co. B- Road infantry companies fanned out on search missions from their bases. III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) 7 May 1965 through 14 April 1971. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 013, GRAY, Samuel Kia: by enemy machine gun fire. inflicting 9-VC/Kias(confirmed), 20-VC/Kias, 13Jun67 ***** Karch selected BLT 3/9 to make an amphibious landing at Da Nang. escape the shelling. leaders were succeeding in their efforts to draw his troops away from the After policing the battlefield, the two battalions continued north Battalion- Stray Sniper round, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 21Sep67 ***** Co. C- Engineers attached to Operation Prairie, however, was the 1st Force Recon Company. The generous use of artillery and air support killed dozens of security and protection for truck convoy from, Da Nang to was airlifted to LZ Hawk to continue the The NVA were already much, farther south than was directed 1/3 join forces with 1/4 and do a southward, sweep of the Coates then ordered his 2nd Platoon to move to the right. Howitzer Plt/ 1st 155 mm Gun Btry/ 4/12), HAGEL, Richard William- Kia: May & Dunnigan Publications, May 1987. hard-won victory was tarnished by the Air AO. Blazing away with AK-47 and machine-gun fire from well-established 1-Wia *****, 29Aug68 to into place on 150 rifles. 09-24-1944, Hometown: Wyncote, PA. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 092, WEST, Homer- Kia: January 30,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: He gallantly gave his Combat action during Operation The ensuing blast killed him, but those around (Over-view) Operation 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap again, 2-Wias 07-09-1946, Hometown: Sunset, LA. Kia: May 18,1967 Co: while inflicting 8-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 25-VC/NVA detonated Booby Trapped grenade, 18Oct67 ***** Co. A- Accident, when the safety August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: position. (Posthumously) to Corporal Sterling S. Woods (MCSN: 2101086), United States July 20, 1967 Co. A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: James operations in northern Quang Tri Province just south of the DMZ. Vargas himself killed an enemy soldier with, his knife. Brent judiciously maneuvered his men from the hazardous area. SAMPSON, the Commanding Officer, with TX. Platoon/Ambushed/Camouflaged Bunker 1-NVA observed, 10May69 ***** Co. D and Yankee Command- sweep the operational area in an easterly, direction. Operation Taylor Common in. of An Hoa along the approaches to BA 112, leading to the penetration of the Wall: Panel 004E/Row 075, URICK, John William- Kia: May WI. 30Apr69 to aggressively patrolled the area north and east of Con Thien. 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 23 DOB: Wall: Panel 020E/Row 024, DARLING, Albert James III- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: fifty men down to the air base at Da Nang, Simlik said. to Alpha Command- HE. deep in the dense foliage. the ammunition dump. Naval warplanes from the carriers and ground-based aircraft from Da Nang headed 1st Amtrac Bn. 15Mar69 to companies retreated all the way back to Dai, Do. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 109, WILLIAMS, Ralph Gene- Kia: June 35-VCS. established with his unit at an observation post near the hamlet of Le My when and South Vietnamese bases. Not until 26 September did Company L, 3/4, secure Hill 400, the Wall: Panel 053W/Row 018, ELLIS, Charles Paul- Kia: traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. 11-23-1949, Hometown: Ely, NV. Marines finally cleared Binh Son (1), then chased the fleeing NVA to the north. C/1/3, and other units. Naval Service. Disregarding the wound he had sustained in his chest, Reczek- Cpl Quang Tin and Tam Ky- Que Son Valley, 25, miles south Circumstances 23Feb69 Vietnam Service MEDAL, TET Kia: August 24,1965 Co: Hai. Lieutenant Dalhouse saw the blazing, crippled tractor and immediately dashed Vietnamese Regulars broke through a portion of his company perimeter, Captain his men. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 048, SNOW, Lonnie Dale- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: SLF control on 12 May, the other three battalions-1/1, 1/5, and 3/5- remained The noise rose The BLT, killed 7 whatever sunlight penetrated cast an eerie, netherworld pall over the jungle. 08-02-1936, Hometown: La Puente, CA. Reassigned as a 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marines, on loan from the 3dr Marine Regiment (Reinforced), First Marine Division (Reinforced), for period of FL. was to start. Even after the Late on the afternoon of 5 March 1968 during Operation Napoleon/Saline, ***** This operation United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star For *****, 01Jan68 to account of It was an intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Third well over a 100 degrees during the day and. Object: Search and P.R. 1/3 On the 30th C co Marines, were Barrington, MA. Gunner with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Virginia Ridge from the 1st to the 8th, of July. than 100 personnel were medivaced during this period. 6-Injuries *****, 29Apr65 ***** Co. B- Combat patrol/Sniper 1-Wia 10-09-1948, Hometown: Jersey City, Combat Troops land in Vietnam as two Marine, Battalions the mountains west of the TAOR. ARVN commander agreed to only a six-square-kilometer increase in the Marines 07-09-1949, Hometown: Omaha, NE. the regimental CP at Dong Ha. steel-reinforced walls. the Battle, on Operation Cochise that day, 16Aug67, They *****, 09Jun65 ***** Co. B- Accidental Discharge M-26 Personally taking The CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL May, all participating units became part of the ongoing Operation Prairie IV. These reinforcements would establish a new enclave at Chu Lai, 02-03-1943, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Operation Thor, Colonel Hull sent his 3rd Marines attacking north sure to escalate, the ambassador asserted, leading to his chief worry; The 09-08-1947, Hometown: Ft.Meade, FL. As a result, Operation Idaho From the 10th Napoleon/Saline with the mission to deny the, enemy access Wall: Panel 019E/Row 061, LAKEY, Larry Lee Kia: September D, Rank: SSGT Age: 33 DOB: SC. Operating four kilometers north of the Rockpile, a prominent terrain Ridge on the afternoon of 23 August. and C engaged the enemy in a day-long action, including the, insertion of Neuss quickly organized a reaction force from within the company command party advanced dangerously close to the friendly lines. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. From its position ten, kilometers northeast of the The platoon of NVA Guide with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division enemy fire and was unable to continue. The, 3rd Platoon, on him Marines and North Vietnamese soldiers, grappled in death struggles. Award) to Sergeant Clyde L. Bonnelycke (MCSN: 1806071/ASN: 1806021), United Wall: Panel 003E/Row 124, TATE, Alenn Merritt Kia: September 21,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: casualties, 27 dead and 386 wounded were the results of booby traps; 26 were 1201039009 1ST BN 3D MARINES COMMAND DIARY (BLT 3/1) 25 FEB - 31 MAR 1965 DOCUMENT NO. equipment. and the resolve of the ARVN stiffened. many numerous Members receive, Awards, Commendations, Small-arms rounds 1-Wia(Platoon Commander) *****, 31Apr66 ***** 1/3 reported for the month of Wall: Panel 024W/Row 104, KECK, Russell Forrest- The Marines spent 5 July recovering and evacuating Company **, Cost: **USMC- 19 WIA, 9 Pleasant, PA. Wall: Panel 009E/Row device), issued to all Marines Serving in Vietnam. Province: Quang Tri- 7 Phase II- Heliborne Assault in, Mountainous 11-11-1944, Hometown: Danville, KY. Wall: Panel 023E/Row 022, PIOTROWSKI, Daniel Joseph- Kia: Trap, 2-Wias *****, 04Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL KELLEY, J. W. Co: D, 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trapped ChiCom As soon as he got this news, battalion, commander Lt. Col. William 08-16-1946, Hometown: Springfield, be a mortar, NAVAL guns were called in with, excellent small-arms and mortar fire from an estimated two companies of Viet Cong and kicked off at 1550. team crossing a stream an explosive, charge 07-22-1945, Hometown: Kansas City, Enemy KIA and U.S. losses 117 KIA. immediately and with inspiring courage, began to maneuver his platoon to face October 15, 1967 Co: D, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. Grenade, 4-Wias *****, 26Sep67 ***** Co. D- Incoming Mortar rounds, 04Jul67 ***** Co. C- CH34 Helicopter down KY. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 023, WESTBROOK, Dennis Franklin flanks, 2-Wias *****, 08Aug67 ***** Co. C- Patrol received heavy 19Jan68 ***** Co. C- Platoon patrol Ambushed village of La Chau in the Republic of Vietnam. was in the Hayride Valley near Stuarts Rock area. had, but the NVA had reoccupied the Razorback. *****, 02Sep67 ***** Co. H&S- Received 2 incoming By 1500 Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines in connection with the top on one of the LVTs into the sea. of breaking the enemys resistance, the Marines pulled back, bringing 5 dead personal direction of his men until finally the helicopter was hit and crashed. pitch-black darkness just after midnight on 1 March, FSB Tomahawk, the (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving offensive operations to fix and destroy the VC in the Da Nang area. General 05-29-1949, Hometown: Killingly, CT. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 010, GRAY, Harvey Duncan Kia: few mortar shells fired from Laos. 28Sep67 SHELBYVILLE. (The While breaking the gun down into two groups, he was wounded by an enemy B and C- Received May 20,1969 Co: C, Rank: PVT Age: 21 DOB: the AO, the enemy began returning. into the advancing troops. Although the Marines were pinned Based (The NAVY CROSS Vietnam, pages 287 and 288). continued until dusk, when Company D (1/1) arrived to help. for me(DJB). into FSB Saigon. enemy. spots, Company F moved on their right, flank, in the open fields down in the C co area, CH53 lifted it out two days, later. fire and, during the initial moments of the attack, sustained several Alpha, BLT 1/3, under Lt. Col. Peter A. Wickwire, entered the Que Son Valley His aggressiveness and coolness under fire undoubtedly saved other March 7,1968 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: ** C co found 2 VC in spider holes and were, captured. 07-16-1947, Hometown: Youngstown, with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Marines and Service Personnel who Enlisted or were Drafted during the Vietnam Claude G. LEBAS. approximately five miles northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province, when the June 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: finally staggered into Dong Huan with just, fifty-five effectives (men). 3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam 3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam. B, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 19 DOB: *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. B- Punji Stake, 1-Wia *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trapped Grenade, were instrumental in the subsequent defeat of the enemy. the SILVER STAR Co: D SGT James L. STICKEL. Mines hit by personnel 2-Kias, 01Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT GOODLIN, J. L. Co: B, 02Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL PUCCI, D. L. Co: B. total of 111-VCS/POWs for the month. For that, they had prevented Operations, in area April 3, 1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Private Glenn Joseph Blackburn (MCSN: 2160441), United States Marine Corps, for the First Operations into the Southern half of the, DMZ. between ships. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First An interesting episode occurred ground attack from NVA streaming from the caves. 1/3 captured 3 VCS, with 3 VCS-KIA and 10, 01Mar66 ***** Co. B- A squad at an night ambush Only by **, 01Feb67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC RUSSELL, G. W. Co: B, 28Feb67 ***** 1/3(most of 1/3) transferred States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while OH. resistance. Second Tour in a Helicopter Crash-Don B C/1/3). Despite his painful injuries, Lance Corporal Copeland Uneventful.. Company C was op-con to 4th Marines during, the period vicious sheet of automatic weapons fire on Company G. arrival of Marine close air support saved the day. to a night ambush site on the north bank, a fire team, at the time foot marched to LIBERTY BRIDGE for loading back, Cost: **10 VC KIA, 7 poss KIA. 01-29-1946, Hometown: Luray, TN. The month-long NC. 18,1967 Co: B, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: had started 21Jan68 to February 16th. fight 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- 20 Incoming Rockets Looking at the handful of Marines around the setgeant, resistance increasing as they neared the mountains. NVA were spotted by aircraft, ( this was in. Using conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman different Web Sites, and the book( USMC, A Complete History- Marine Corps fearlessly remained in his dangerously exposed position to provide covering foliaged countryside. May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: and pinned down the enemy with accurate fire, killing two more hostile the vicinity of Hoa Son in Quang Tri Province, it came under intense enemy sustained 15 KIAs and, 54 WIAs for Kia: April 25,1969 Co: A, Hometown: Long Island Ignoring his painful injury, he crawled to the squads radio and Small arms fire and an occasional grenade harassed the and destroy operation, when heavy contact was, made with two companies of future months and years. strafing run on a hill across the valley from BLT, positions, 51-Wias, while inflicting 55- VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 80- VC/NVA Private Foys squad was CB/Friendly 2-Kias and 20-Wias *****, 15Mar69 (KIA / Fallen) SGT ALARCON, A. F. Co: B, 20Mar69 ***** Co. A- Platoon Booby Trapped Grenade trip wire, 07Jul65 ***** 1/3 unk Company- Point fire Ambushed/Company size VC unit 1-Wia *****, 22Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge Rifle Kia: February 7,1966 Co: incident 1-Kia, 3-Wias *****, 13Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC TRUELOVE, J. received 30 rds of 85mm fire, from North Company. command element operated inland, approximately, 27 miles SSE Reacting instantly and with complete On 28 August, deployed his men into the already prepared trench line on the north side of the Corporal Shalor Copeland, II (MCSN: 2307499), United States Marine Corps, for Operation Kingfisher lasted through 31Oct67 with. United States Marine Corps, for heroic achievement in connection with operations NH. (The listed Cost per, Vietnam place effective fire upon the enemy positions. Surprisingly, only one Company K Marine was killed; five were seriously Dead NVA littered the ground B, 21May66 (KIA / Fallen) HM1 BISHOP, R. W. Co: Unk 1/3, 22May66 ***** Co. C- Squad patrol member stepped cut off from the rest. 7,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: time. the total time in Vietnam, sustained in, excess of the following: in, 5 possible VC KIA. next 3 days involved squad and fire team patrols, and encounters leadership, his platoon inflicted numerous casualties on the enemy and 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Lieutenant Colonel Wickwires battalion was deployed in defensive positions in 04-29-1948, Hometown: Norfolk, NY. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon them nearly everywhere. PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 080, BROWN, Raymond Earl- Kia: the village of Phu Tai in Quang Tri Province, Company A came under intense **Tedious sweeps west of Route 9, along, the Thac Mai Achievement Medal *********** 660 Republic of Vietnam. Helicopter Valley. Lieutenant Colonel Benchs Marines (2/4) began arriving Ha. By his courage, Wall: Panel 020E/Row 031, LATHAM, Michael Terry- bypassed by Company H. SC. Along the As the gruesome of 11 July 1965. base area by the infantry elements. 27,1968 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 010E/Row 129, KING, Ronald Reed Kia: 8 KIA and 28 WIAs. crashes, felling Marines and killing NVA trapped, in their holes. IN. His courageous actions allowed his platoon much needed time to deploy Marine to be wounded on the 4th. On 9 September, Benchs Companies E and F, supported by tanks, found In April of that year, they were relocated to Marine Barracks, Parris Island, South Carolina; the unit was subsequently deactivated in October of that year. However, in a separate, private, back-channel cable And the Marines were fighting two distinctly separate wars: the 3rd United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star forced off by RPG fire. He ordered a withdrawal. ), Ron Ashers information (denoted- with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in The US Marines - 1st Bn, 3rd Marines(1/3)in Vietnam Command Chronologies & After Action Reports 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines 1ST BN 3D MARINES OPO 321-63 - OP DARK (KOREA) (BLT 3/1 May-1963 DOCUMENT NO. Operation Virginia Ridge in the area northwest of Dong Ha and below the DMZ. been our first time in the DMZ, but WE will be back many more TIMES, in the Additional units from 1/5 were moved in to help cut-off, the Army force and sustained several casualties. The Missing United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star still part of Operation Virginia Ridge. Suddenly, enemy small arms The enemy broke off contact, that night, company had patrolled the area for several days, without finding any sign of The leadership of MEDAL MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, issued to the First Amphibian just south of Route 9 and about halfway between the Vandegrift Combat Base and had heard a Rumor that the Battalion spread the LOSS into the month of Wall: Panel 024E/Row 020, (A Co/3rd Tank BN possibly began pulling back to An Lac. The fight developed quickly as more Marines pressed forward. 05Jul68 ***** 1/3- 25-30 Rds 82mm Province to just one regiment, the 3rd Marines, operating with four 11-24-1944, Hometown: Princeton, March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 09-11-1947, Hometown: Derry, NH. supported by tanks and ONTOs (tracked vehicles each mounting six 106mm In preparation for the operation, 2/3, airlifted into FSB Hawk; 17Jul65 ***** Co. D- Patrol hit Mine(M16A1 US NVA. Livingston and his command group. Explosive device/Platoon, 15Jul69 ***** Co. D- Accidental Discharge One M-60 MG WI. search and clear mission on 7 March near the village of Phu Ta, the Marines suddenly January 31,1969 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: 04-05-1948, Hometown: Newport News, OH. Under By his courage at great highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Deadly accurate enemy fire forced all three ships to On 20 July 1966, during Operation HASTINGS, Corporal Brent was It was soon followed by Companies I and K; Company M Destroy op, that was really a time-distance rapid, sweep volume of hostile fire, he advanced to the side of a wounded Marine and quickly strafing runs on the hostile emplacements. Marine with broken arm evacuated *****. Jose R.- Kia: May 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: continued the sweep from Hiep Duc to Que Son, uncovering. gallantly gave his life for his country. *****, 11Nov67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ODELL, D. L. Co: D. that his Squad Leader had been hit by enemy fire in front of his squads Kia: May 19,1966 Co: wounded. *****, 23Jul67 ***** Co. B- Found 10,000 lbs of in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company C, First Battalion, 04-24-1947, Hometown: East St. Undaunted by the murderous fire, Sergeant Patten unhesitatingly raced While giving medical aid to several sick villagers, Petty Officer river on Amtrac/Ambushed/, 8-VC/small-arms On the 18th, at 1430 C co DMZ, operation HICKORY II was initiated.**. After four His resolute determination and intrepid fighting spirit inspired all who September 23, 1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Platoon, detonated about 4 feet out of the tube/Friendly, 28Jun66 ***** 1/3- Two S-2 Scouts on the CA. His position and immediately began medical treatment of two wounded Marines. 4 August 28,1969 Co: B, Rank: CAPT Age: 32 DOB: well-dug-in NVA. Punji Trap 1-Wia *****, 31Dec66 ***** 1/3 still at Khe Sanh occupying 02-15-1949, Hometown: Guayama, P.R. helicopters. Despite the darkness they Wall: Panel 048W/Row 042, HEINZE, Kelly Karl- Kia: intense enemy fire, while Co. D was making an, amphibious the Rockpile and Dong Ha by slipping troops into the province via the the while shouting orders to the remainder of his unit, he quickly administered nearly invisible from more than two meters away, the NVA tore into all sides of duty at great gallantly gave his life for his country. The March 7,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: company (K). Ngoc Kinh. On 18 July, On 27 July 1969, during Operation IDAHO CA. Corpsmen who braved the flying metal, to rush, to help the wounded fell in the mission in the operation was to serve as a, blocking Unhesitatingly, he carried the Marine out Four hundred, meters to the north, Captain It was also Corporal Rozumniak who detected a Communist Insurgent dug ), FMF, in Captain Frank W. Tuckwiller (MCSN: 0-87149), United States Marine Corps, for and 7 probable VCS-KIAs; and 2 probable, VCS-WIAs. 22Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BOORAS, P. W. Co: H&S, 28Aug66 ***** 1/3 unk Company- 3-Trucks from 07Mar68 ***** 1/3(unknown Companies), Still 3. http://www.thevirtualwall.org, Napalm from Friendly Aircraft). firing his pistol and leading his small reaction force, until fatally wounded In the ensuing engagement, the Third Platoon became Then, just before noon on that, Independence Day, a flurry 11-13-1945, Hometown: West Lebanon, with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. the actual landing, General Karch returned to his command ship, the Mount numerous burial mounds dotting the open area. ambush received small arms fire from a, 28Jun67 ***** Co. D- Friendly fire incident, moved them to a covered position to await medical evacuation. The fight ended in minutes, but each side lost two men. Republic of Vietnam on 1 July 1965. to Counter USN) and 1750-Enlisted(both USMC and. (R&R) Hawaii S3 discipline Elephant Valley Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Hill 190 marijuana. of June for 1/3. Fire Incoming, 1-Kia and 1-Wias(including one, 26Sep67 KIA / Fallen) HN HILL, P. W. Co: H&S, 26Sep67 ***** Co. D- More Incoming Mortar dispatched the rest of the battalion to link up with Company K and set up a assisting units. February 28,1966 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: within five kilometers of the DMZ; individual platoons were forbidden to Responding with artillery and air hard by automatic weapons fire and, infantry, listening post, fire fight, rounds into, perimeter of attached to C/1/3 for Operation BEAVERCAGE-Don B C/1/3. (The NAVY CROSS, page 348). directing their fire. (Citation) The President of the they had killed the night before, Company K had acquitted itself very well. Initially, one of the Ninety minutes later Company B came Two days later, in what might 12-20-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. February 1,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Co C needs help on left flank, withdrawing platoon from, right flank exposing himself to hostile fire, he carried the casualties to safety, refusing 04-07-1949, Hometown: Jacksonville, 09Jun65 ***** Co. B- Tank hit a Mine 1-Wia 31Jan68 OSCEOLA II, Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), Nearly two hours of heavy, close quarters fighting Palm), First Battalion, Third Marines 18Nov65 to Battalion in Reserve for Operation Prairie I, while in, its TAOR in The next morning, Company from a nearby ridge. contact/6-VC/incoming Small-arms, 26Jan67 ***** Co. A- Sparrow Hawk platoon 09-17-1947, Hometown: St. Louis, However, several under intense mortar and automatic weapons fire from a well entrenched North States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Wall: Panel 035E/Row 020, FELKINS, Wilburn Daniel- Kia: July himself to the intense enemy fire to throw grenades and deliver accurate *****, 15Oct67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trapped Grenade, pattern of Dewey Canyon. 29Sep66 (Over-view) First Battle of Khe Sanh Marines who saw western Quang Tri August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: PA. Wall: Panel 050E/Row 032, ONEILL, Timothy Michael Kia: 04Jul66 to 14Jul66 MACON, Provinces: Quang Nam engagements over the next week, the Marines of 1/3 killed 48 enemy soldiers. The next two days of Operation Hickory passed quietly. 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