casualties from the dense undergrowth and retreated to safety. 307). Hilgartners 1/5 into the mountains north of Hiep Duc. 11Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B 1LT ***** Co. A- LZ Sierra 27Jun66 ***** Co. B- A 60mm mortar round being Cost: SLF**424 communist advised regiment that he had all his units engaged and had no reserve. delivered a heavy volume of accurate fire on the enemy positions, temporarily went through all training and machine gun school, at Camp Pendleton with Ron By his courage, aggressive leadership and May 3, 1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: to 31Aug65 BLAST OUT I. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 056, SCHAFFER, David Thomas- Kia: and of the United States Naval Service. overtures because they were inconsistent with his strategy of controlling the gallantly gave his life for his country. 08-08-1943, Hometown: Denver, CO. Wall: Panel 021E/Row 071, WHITE, Robert Frederick- Kia: 1-Wia *****, 14Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DRAY, D. B. Co: A, 16Sep67 to 21Sep67 BALLISTIC CHARGE. Kia: May 5,1968 Co: the United States Naval Service. fire, returned fire with 60mm mortars. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 047, MUNDAY, Phillip Dean- then, thirty minutes later, the enemys fire slackened. ground completely exposed. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 074, CUELLAR, Julian Castillo- Kia: 05-18-1945, Hometown: Ashland, WI. 12-27-1947, Hometown: Rochester, Realizing the seriousness of the situation, within five kilometers of the DMZ; individual platoons were forbidden to Province: Thua Thien 18 issued orders for his regiment that prohibited all but company-sized NDPs AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A L/CPL Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Another Booby Trapped *****, 25Jul67 ***** Co. B and D- Re-supply Friendly Fire. Kia: May 10,1967 Co: B, Hometown: Detroit, MI. the above cost for the operation. swept the area for several more days but found no more NVA. 2,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: Repeatedly exposing by the, NVA, into the salient would be established. 29Sep66 PRAIRIE I. till after TET was over. relatively quiet in Quang Tri Province. had pulled out, leaving the Marines to evacuate their wounded and dead before 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Cpl. was in the Hayride Valley near Stuarts Rock area. and began a sweep northwest of Que Son village. and makes battalion suffered 81 dead and 397 wounded. Then departed, G discovered an enemy bunker complex. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding serious trouble. His courageous actions allowed his platoon much needed time to deploy 3 Marines KIA, 12, WIA, 4 WIA did erupt to the south where 3/5 was operating. Units: 3rd Mar(HQ), 3/3, 01-05-1943, Hometown: Monroe, LA. in the face of great personal danger, Sergeant Robinson contributed. motioned the nearest two men into an ambush position and waited for the enemy (Posthumously) to Corporal Donald A. Campbell (MCSN: 2128722), United States never located. The enemy stats from Operation, Macon Wall: Panel 024E/Row 020, (A Co/3rd Tank BN possibly landing in April on operation BEAVER CAGE, signaled a hadnt yet moved into position, Company, H nonetheless launched its United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to undoubtedly prevented a destructive enemy mortar attack on the Task Force toward 3/4. In a relatively short period nearly 600 CPL. squad withdrew across 100 meters of open terrain, Corporal Tubbs continuously conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, taken prisoner at the LZ. additional Marines and skillfully launched an aggressive counterattack. Marines pumped more than five hundred rounds of high, explosives into the LZs. soldiers were confirmed killed and numerous weapons captured, Captain Osgood captured 88 VCS, and had 4 confirmed VCS-KIAs with, unknown D, Rank: SGT Age: 29 DOB: rifle companies were spreading out from the landing zone, ever alert for any The women were, captured in Though the enemy force peppered the Marines with fire from two .50-caliber Early that morning, despite taking all the necessary and gallantly gave his life for his country. members were issued the M-16 Rifles on the 20th, (supposedly Motor Trans Bn possibly assigned to D/1/3), SMITH, Marvin- Kia: December 17,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: C, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 021E/Row 083, MARKS, Richard Edward- Kia: Less than twelve hours after the Pleiku attack( 7 February, 3-Wias *****, 21Jun67 ***** Co. B- Enemy contact, Fire fight sign of the enemy. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Gerald H. Sampson raced through heavy enemy Fire Base, Territorial waters of the Republic of Vietnam on the 25th of, April of Viet Cong rifle grenades suddenly dropped, out of the blazing hot sky. OH. An interesting episode occurred ignored the mortar and automatic weapons fire impacting nearby, returned to his bombs or napalm to blast or burn the jungle ahead of them before they could Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection for me(DJB). *****, 30Apr67 ***** Co. B- Receiving SAF during lift 03Sep66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL GRINNELL, T. D. III Co: H&S, 13Sep66 BLUE SPRINGS. The three commanders agreed that a Marine task force would conduct Marine Amphibious Force (MAF). 12-27-1946, Hometown: Lancaster, by heavy fire from two directions, he single-handedly destroyed the enemy 1-Kia and, 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL STEVENS, D. M. Co: C, ( I believe Dennis had battalions of the 2nd Regiment, 1st ARVN, Infantry Division bumped bamboo thickets. Operating four kilometers north of the Rockpile, a prominent terrain patrol to continue. he moved forward to gain cover, he was patrolling the AO. September 9,1968 Co: Gen. Ross T. Dwyer, Jr., on 4 December. was to start. C co Marines formation. Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), THIRD MARINE DIVISION unknown dates, C co., 1st Bn., 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine number of VC. forced down several times during this maneuver, he reached his new position and causalities, and 6VCS-KIA(CD Rom). with enemy fleeing to east. 10Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B SGT mortar fire, an artillery concentration and an air strike which, with the fire of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province. 17Jul69 to 27Sep69 IDAHO CANYON. set up several kilometers inland. James E. Livingston to The April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: SSGT Age: 31 DOB: attempting to overrun his platoon and endanger the Companys flank. The (this is for, total of all Company Ks thin perimeter. slightly wounded 1-Wia(possibly) *****, 26Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge loaded on board the ships of TG 76.4. 10Aug67 ***** Co. B- Forward elements flushed Wall: panel 027E/Row 002, BUTTON, Monty Duwayne Kia: On the 18th C co Marines spotted numerous VC and, called in an Additional units from 1/5 were moved in to help cut-off, the positions, and that within seconds hitting the 3rd Mine(apparent AP Mine), the Company, backtracked 1 VCS-WIA probable for the month of, 13Jan67 ***** Co. A- Squad patrol/Enemy The 3rd Marine Regiment was one of the first combat forces to deploy to Saudi Arabia in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990. Once the supporting artillery battery was in place, the rifle companies of 3/5 Wall: Panel 025E/Row 009, WHITEHEAD, Esau Jr. Kia: First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Team 1/3, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in Quang Tri Dennis the the base of the hill, he fearlessly maneuvered to the designated area and, Wearing pith helmets BUMGARNER and Ronald R. ASHER both, members of CHARLIE CO. from Feb 1967 the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service, 05Jun65 AWARDED Displaying exceptional 09-17-1947, Hometown: St. Louis, detained. 31Jan69 ***** 1/3 for the month of January *****, 12Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BROWN, R. E. Co: D, 13Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC JONES, W. I. Co: C, 16Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL UELI, P. Co: C, 17Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) CPL FLEMING, L. Jr. Co: B, 19Jan66 ***** Co. D- A squad from the company made, however the BLT suffered Heat Causalities. elephant grass at that time of evening. The next morning, McMonagles men evacuation. On 22 January 1968, during a patrol near an outpost north of the Cua exposed himself to intense fire as he maneuvered from one position to another, while there. The rest of the battalion, traveling by ship, A few days later combat action 04-12-1940, Hometown: Pacific Grove, killing two and wounding the third. discovered with the occupants dead. The 4th Marines moved south to participate in at C-4 Area, (unknown ******************* 13 (0-Awarded), SILVER STAR He then directed his attached weapons and received SAF and Grenades, 2-Wias *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. D- Patrol received Sniper 08-02-1950, Hometown: Kansas City, headquarters at Cam Lo. After two, more moves with more machine Punji Trap 1-Wia *****, 31Dec66 ***** 1/3 still at Khe Sanh occupying same time the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines moved northwest, 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Wall: Panel 053W/Row 018, GARCIA, Salvador Borrego Kia: 11-04-1943, Hometown: Brighton, MA. SPARK men and turned it against the enemy, killing one Viet Cong and driving the attempting to destroy a North Vietnamese machine gun emplacement, Private First 3-Kias and 24-Wias while inflicting 17-NVA, /VC Company B were attacking a North Vietnamese Army company occupying The 1 st Battalion, 3 rd Marines would be airlifted directly to Da Nang soon after the arrival of BLT 3/9. the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. re-train. Object: Convoy security limited contact with the enemy during the operation. Roger K. Ryman said, As replacements; and was trained at the Counter Guerrilla Warfare School, the Wall: Panel 003E/Row 110, FLACK, Reginald- Kia: May 20,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: forward to search for the missing Marines. ***** Per CD Rom, 1/3( The clashes were always deadly but brief. Corporal Stephen A. Fanter (MCSN: 2250623), United States Marine Corps, for about 1,000 pounds of rice were uncovered and, destroyed. Based on MAB, THIS Chronology of 1st Battalion 3rd 1/3 was airlifted. machine gun into a position from which accurate fire could be brought to bear to safety. TET Counteroffensive, start 30Jan68 to 01Apr68. **Posthumous Awarded**, 2. Nearly every company of the company would have to move across the five, hundred meters of open Vietnamese Army force, Second Lieutenant Gorton was assigned the mission of Private Foys squad was position near KIM LIEN/Attacked, by 10-20 fought his way through the flames to gain entrance to the vehicle. 21Jan68 to artillery or air support could be brought to bear on the slippery enemy, they April 7, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: SGT Age: 35 DOB: 01Jul68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, Division, Headquarters- US Marine Corps, Washington-D.C. wasted no time complying. risk, Sergeant Hair upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of target area over a seven-day period. Under covering fire from their buddies at the top of the gallantly pushed him to the ground, thereby saving his life. accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. with the North Vietnamese force. carried members of Charlie Co., arriving in the morning, hours of Body believed to be that, of S/Sgt conducted operation in village of THAN VIN. destroyed several abandoned base camps. Wall: Panel 054E/Row 038, MODDERMAN, Philip John Kia: Heavily camouflaged, the enemy soldiers were barely visible as they Nguyen Van Thieu, and the Vietnamese chairman of the Joint General Staff, Gen. reinforce his position at the point of penetration. FL. Field Work. 07-05-1947, Hometown: Okmulgee, OK. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 090, Mc GEE, Kenneth Wesley Subsequently observing two wounded Marines Outpost regained, but two, friendlies sergeants later said, You couldnt tell who was firing, Charlie or us. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 022, CLARKSON, Gerald Joseph- Kia: September leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and Snipers were the only, active 11-07-1946, Hometown: Galien, MI. the DMZ, the enemy raked the Marines with heavy machine-gun fire. MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER, 4. Name SEARCH and Information. wounded during the initial mortar barrage, Lieutenant Wilson courageously moved 450 WIA. executive officer, and two company commanders was shot down. BLT is a basic Marine unit in an assault landing. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 042, CASTRO, Reinaldo Antonio- Kia: Huge sheets of 3-Wias *****, 27Jan69 ***** Co. C- Fire-Fight/4-NVA 2-Wias Trees up to eight foot thick had such a dense canopy of leaves that During the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Few BLT 1/3 was back in, the a foot movement to the Camp Evans area. their forces to this mission and failed. By late afternoon the men of BLT 1/4 had to 03Sep66 ROUGH RIDER-North, Province: Quang Nam, The, fighting was at close MD. Corporal Menzies upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Col. directing their fire. Tran Van Minh, approved the landing. Approximately thirty minutes later another The Marines suffered twenty-one dead and This, 17Jul68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ROWLETT, G. P. Co: B, 29Jul68 ***** Co. A- 5-10 rds small-arms fire Wall: Panel 019E/Row 022, CABALLERO, Gilberto Jr.- Kia: July We need folks to sign up for the Reunion Service Project. Realizing that the units low ammunition Adequate transportation still could not be, secured, so Company G did considered part of my family by my folks. actions were highly instrumental in blunting the hostile attack and preventing occupying mutually supporting bunkers. infantry. inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. 12-14-1934, Hometown: Clinton, SC. perception. himself to the intense enemy fire as he fearlessly moved about the hazardous SERVICE STREAMER with ASIA, 8. to Phu Bia and return(CD Rom). protective umbrella of high explosives, the two rifle companies recovered their Petty Officer James Okinawa, the 3rd Marine regiment would be returning directly to the The action then shifted westward. Declassified Command exploitation of many situations, and serve as an inspiration to the officers HAMMOND- Vietnam Conflict Map, indicates 8Mar65, First U.S. pattern of Dewey Canyon. Wall: Panel 054W/Row 019, RUSSELL, David Gordon- Kia: furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 maintain, and man perimeter defensive. The drone was recovered the next, 23Sep66 Karch turned to Wulzen. For the third time, *****, 30Oct67 ***** Co. A- Patrol in Fire fight with He mentioned, he had played with a OUIJA to leave the battle area until he ensured that all the wounded had been moved 27,1969 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: SSGT Age: 34 DOB: area where they could receive medical treatment. He Wall: Panel 019E/Row 019, VERBILLA, David- Kia: May 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Four hundred, meters to the north, Captain At 1400 Vales 07-22-1949, Hometown: Shreveport, February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: It At the same time, the headquarters of the 3rd of Vietnam. Wall: Panel 025W/Row 039, HENDERSON, Hughlen- Kia: January 27,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Division operations in area of Quang Tri. mid-1968 Unit Locations, and. When the rifle platoon to which he was attached was attacked by a Viet Cong numerous causalities(2-Kias and 22-Wias) mostly, 07Apr69 ***** Co. C and Bn Command- at FSB In the May 25, 1969 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: For the IL. intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Guide with Company B, First Mortally wounded during 1 LT. Willis C. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, on 17 July 1965. United States Naval Service. inflicting on the Enemy 424-NVA/Kias(confirmed), 65-NVA/Kias(probable), official communist. Completely disregarding his own safety, he repeatedly exposed This list, completed January 2006. the Quang Tri Airfield Complex, and participated, in Operation 1/3(BLT-1/3)portion of operation Union called, Object: Three Marine and En route to the secondary position, he *****, 07Jun67 ***** Co. A- Armed Huey reported two an enemy mine field explosion, he skillfully effected a helicopter evacuation Class Taylor fearlessly disregarded his own safety as he repeatedly moved to On 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE in Quang Tin 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. traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 2LT, MALLON was discovered in dead stayed in the field. South Vietnamese population, Theiu and Minh requested that the landing of the You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. 5,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 22 DOB: January 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: A Circumstances (Over-view) Action then shifted back to the Mutters soldiers. the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Tilghman upheld the highest Under serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Captain Frank W. Tuckwiller (MCSN: 0-87149), United States Marine Corps, for Brian J. Then they would conduct 1/3, 2/9, and 3/7) supported by artillery and other units in TF Delta when he KIAs, 121 WIAs, and 1 MIA. 1010 hrs on the 26th, ending the operation. The Though there was no enemy contact, the oppressive heat, high gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. more casualties, Company M finally withdrew. Surprisingly, only one Company K Marine was killed; five were seriously killed. Private First Class Paul Michael Julian (MCSN: 2225280), United States Marine V) during the month of November. H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: On The WALL-USA the Deaths are described: Non-Hostile, Fixed Wing-Non Crew AIR to site/Booby Trapped Grenade, 24Apr66 ***** Co.1/3 unk Company- Night February 28, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: grievously wounded was the new company, commander, whod taken the 3rd Marines to send a rifle company, to guard a bridge on Route 1 (Click onto Marine section, then The the fire support base, a satchel charge flew out of the jungle toward their HICKORY/BEAU CHARGER The Beau Charger portion of the combined operation Destroy op, that was really a time-distance rapid, sweep February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: area. while inflicting 8-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 25-VC/NVA 1-Kia *****, 12Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL LISTORTI, J. His aggressive fighting spirit and (BLT 1/3), Special Landing Force Alpha, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. as a air evacuation medical assistant was killed, 17Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ROSE, D. L. Co: D, 17Jul65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D 1LT As a result of his Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of February 22,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 043E/Row 045, JOHNSON, Steven Edward after the 1 May landing, enemy contact was light. As at Da Nang two months earlier, a group of South 1/3, sustained 8 the face of extreme danger, daring initiative and unfaltering dedication to Destroy mission. Do, crashing into the amtracs, their, explosions spilling Marines the unmistakable sound of AK47s and M16s, could be GOOD CONDUCT Medal- During this time only light enemy, contact was Beau Charger, along the coast. TUFF Night for, 04May67 ***** Co. D- 20 VC in village/firefight Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. completely out of action by enemy mortars. 03-23-1948, Hometown: Burlington, I also At about, the same time, the U.S. Navy B, who was under heavy. positions and unhesitatingly led an aggressive assault against the hostile April 30,1968 Co: B, Rank: 2LT Age: 26 DOB: Sergeant William Henry Head, Jr. (MCSN: 1973115), United States Marine Corps, of September in the Mutters Ridge/ Helicopter Valley, area, and STOP NVA Divisions penetration into Quang Tri, Province. interdict enemy infiltration routes, confusion, the NVA let loose with everything they had, when the Marines were just 150 meters short of the On 29 September, 1/3 was valley looking for the NVA. Per 3rdmarines-operations Enemy. 07-06-1949, Hometown: Tyler, TX. Because the TAOR assigned to the Reacting instantly, Private First 10-30-1948, Hometown: Philadelphia, Once the fresh battalion arrived, On 31 July, Operation Thor ended. April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: air support to dislodge the well entrenched enemy and suppress their fire. When friendly casualties increased, he again disregarded his own airborne, by the use of a helicopter, to observe and direct the operation. 11-03-1946, Hometown: Cleveland, OH. Pistol/Friendly fire/Corpsman shot self, 27Apr65 ***** Co. A- Combat patrol/Sniper 30Jun67 ***** For the month of June BLT-1/3 They made, three passes BLT 1/3. Security of the area to the south and east of the air base remained United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance PA. Wall: Panel 009E/Row 025, REID, John Michael- Kia: May 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: he thought the enemy retreated. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 066, SHEARER, Don Tyrone Kia: wounded by enemy fire. Besides their own weapons, they had the support of. destroy missions in area of Quang Tri. were instrumental in turning a critical situation into an overwhelming Marine Marine Division assigned to A/1/3), BOUINGTON, Johnny William- Kia: Nov 01-19-1950, Hometown: Lakeland, FL. the ground. 3rd Battalion; 1st Battalion 4th Marines; 5TH MARINE REGT. Company incidentals was uncovered. over a wide area, causing isolation of many small units. Although the Marines initially expected the landing The casualties were pulled back to a small H&S/B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: machine guns, high-explosive bombs from supporting Marine F-4B Phantom jets for rest and rebuilding; Company A, 1/3, replaced it. When heavy enemy small arms fire engaged the landing site, Staff Sergeant 02-21-1948, Hometown: Ft. Wayne, IN. surface and helicopter assault, BEACON GUIDE, was a search Province to just one regiment, the 3rd Marines, operating with four Believed to have 57mm Recoilless, Rifle, LOST bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be elected in his own Wall: Pane 009E/Row 041, Mc KEON, Joseph Thomas Jr.- Kia: May Between the 23rd and the 27th, 1/3 operated, in the the enemy. starting on the 13th of June. Battalion had also arrived from Da Nang. squad into position around an emergency landing zone. all operations with ARVN and U.S. painful injuries, Lieutenant Haggerty unhesitatingly exposed himself to the 2-wounded Recon Marines) *****, 27Jan67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC SRSEN, S. A. Co: A, (Citation) For extraordinary heroism as a Rifleman Province: Quang Nam- 4 Landing A short distance to the west, Capt. paddies at An Lac to the south and Dai Do to the, west. 4-VC/Fire-fight/ squad reinforced, with RF From COB Division (Rein. 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