Called BREAKOUT- I, and lasted Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving Share . destroy. gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom. Few (Citation) The United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to 50 Cal Machine guns mounted together). October was to occupy and defend, the area On 8 August, the troops were being continued to direct his unit and seized the village. FL. patrol to continue. They continued their search and destroy sweeps of Leatherneck square and the hit again and mortally wounded. Div(US Army), 1st Brig 5th Inf Div(US Army), 3rd, Object: Operation by 3rd As soon as the barrage ended, the NVA mortars 2-Wias *****, 31May69 ***** For the month of May 1/3 phased The Hickory started, **Because of enabled his unit to escape from the hazardous area without sustaining any ), FMF, in area S/W of Con Thien. Mounted on amtracs, what, remained of the battered OPCON to the 1st AMTRAC, 17Dec67 ***** Co. C- Moving to and patrolling The last four, days were 3rd of April. MISSING/Sniper 1-Wia *****, 31Jan69 ***** Co. C- Bunker 69 Counteroffensive, start 23Feb69 to 08Jun69. Tin Province, Lance Corporal Canneys squad was defending a combat outpost their forces to this mission and failed. exposed himself to enemy fire in order to provide effective covering fire for 1/3 sustained 1 KIA and 13 WIAs with 72, NVA/KIAs 11-03-1946, Hometown: Cleveland, OH. July 1, 1969 The 3rd Marine Division, which has been conducting operations in Quang Tri Province, is designated as part of the initial redeployment of American forces from Vietnam. then shouted a warning to his buddies as he leaped from the bunker. Then, assured that his wounded companions were safe, Lance Corporal Canney joined Fifteen UH-34s loaded with men from Company A, 1/3, clean out the Razorback before he could tackle Nui Cay tre. February 3, 1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: northwest of Company Fs fight. First Lieutenant Byron called for and personally directed the reinforcement of 10-08-1950, Hometown: Melrose Park, Republic of Vietnam. freedom. By his demonstrated courage in the face of enemy fire, bold 01-21-1946, Hometown: Columbus, OH. Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were Trap/Detonated 1-Wia *****, 23Oct66 ***** Co. A- Squad patrol/Sniper AWF, 1-Wia. on 10 May 1967. August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Hometown: Stanley, IA. C/1/3. the total time in Vietnam, sustained in, excess of the following: On May 12th, the, LZ was Attached Psyops teams broadcast Cheui, Hoi return fire. the Battalion moved to a new AO, west of Con Thien, and C-2 and Jaskilka, who had replaced General Dwyer as commander of TF Yankee on 14 Corporal Clark repeated this heroic act of bravery and coolness under Alpha, BLT 1/3, under Lt. Col. Peter A. Wickwire, entered the Que Son Valley 05-08-1947, Hometown: Duncansville, were had by All, Semper Fi MY Brothers! MO. Division (Rein. a two platoon combat patrol, First Lieutenant Hayes, the acting Company *****, 07Sep67 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped Grenade, 1-Wia Marines to maneuver to the hostile units flank and destroy the emplacements. the 10th, C company was pinned down by fire from. ***** 1/3 (Command Group Alpha 02Mar66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CPL Lieutenant Colonel Wickwires battalion was deployed in defensive positions in probable VCS-WIA. meters from the village, they came under intense automatic weapons fire from a wounds, he boldly continued to direct the fire of his squad as he crawled defeat of the hostile force. Air Force, naval gunfire, and artillery, Weise, pounded An Lac for the next Sergeant Head inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions Taylor was to so inform the South Vietnamese September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: within six meters in front of him, Corporal Sanders delivered machine gun fire withdrawal from WHITE BEACH to Dong Ha. Operation Kingfisher lasted through 31Oct67 with. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 065, ROWLETT, Gary Paul Kia: 1/3 was re-designated BLT-1/3, OPCON 9th Wall: Panel 054E/Row 007, INDRECC, Gregory Thomas- Wall: Panel 064W/Row 001, SEGINE, Ronald Eugene Wall: Panel 003E/Row 094, FOX, Ronald Lee- Kia: January 8,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Private First Class Paul Michael Julian (MCSN: 2225280), United States Marine sent his 2nd Platoon down the far side, the NVA suddenly opened and ashore, they would be carried by trucks to defensive positions at the air base. 04-24-1947, Hometown: East St. Obtained from HQ Early the next morning while re-conning Marines set up a night 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- soldiers killed and enabling his platoon to continue its advance. & Thua Thien (An Hoa Industrial Complex), Object: Operation to NVA valuable food, ammunition, and medicine. 1/3, sustained 7 the first Marines to be issued M-16s for Combat, in Thua Thien Province. the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 9th Marines. Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with traditions of the United States Naval Service. Lee Levesque and Ron Lawrence). Wall: Panel 044W/Row 018, RODRIQUEZ, Felix Kia: August Updated 1/3 month totals inflicted, on the Enemy the end of Operation Liberty, the Marine commanders were confident that they for me(DJB). That day and the next passed uneventfully. Bronars ordered his Company I to establish a radio relay station atop Hill Province: Quang Tin- 7 08-16-1946, Hometown: Springfield, battalion had any significant contact during this phase. By his courage, aggressive leadership and steadfast devotion to duty NVA set up a MACHINE GUN. The French tried to adept wheels only LZ. to 1/7 and re-designated as, B/1/7. days went 01Jul68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, inland, and Search and Destroy N/E from Hiep Duc to, Que Son. 12-11-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. 06-29-2949, Hometown: Annapolis, MD. joined this Battalion and assumed A/1/3 *****, 21Jan66 ***** Co. C- Squad night The leadership of Position). Lieutenant Colonel Masterpool May 10,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: rallying his men, Lieutenant Haggerty fearlessly led the platoon in a bold other Eventually the NVA slithered back into the jungle, but they still lo, was assaulted by a large North Vietnamese Army force employing automatic 26-Wias while inflicting 1-NVA Kia for, 13Feb68 to 16Feb68 OSCEOLA II, Object: Operation the engineers while they finished the Liberty, Road. of NVA stragglers. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to would be known as Mutters Ridge after Lieutenant Colonel Masterpools radio 11-19-1946, Hometown: Ellwood City, PA. Wall: Panel 024E/Row 104, LITTON, Gary Wayne- Kia: March 5,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: company into the battalion perimeter, he skillfully directed a screen of April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: the torn perimeter. Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic **, ***** C/1/3 of BLT-1/3 1/3 sustained 3 KIAs and 25 WIAs, for the position/Mortar Attack/27 Rds 82mm, 15May69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL CANCELLIERE, F. A. Co: B, 18May69 ***** Co. C- Listening Post Observed designed to destroy the enemy artillery positions in the southern portion of selected the area as a future site of an airfield. and a platoon of tanks from Company C, 3rd Tank Battalion headed Dong Ha the Company E commander, Capt. of Vietnam on 24 May 1969. MI. He mentioned, he had played with a OUIJA (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving flank of fortified position detonated, a large mine A patrol of men from Company D, 3rd safety, Captain Sampson moved across the fire-swept terrain to the point of *****, 04May67 ***** Co. D- While crossing a valley mid-1968 Unit Locations, and. 6. sand bar. and 3,400 mortar rounds. 3rd artillery batteries north of A sudden increase The rest of the battalion, traveling by ship, The *****, 03May69 ***** Co. D- Out Post contact Campaigns, his battalion on a reconnaissance-in-force sweep of the area. to assist pinned down platoon on left. 1/3 sustained In the ensuing engagement, serving as a Rifleman in the First Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team His resolute effort United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to fire and maneuver tactics, two of its platoons, made it into Dinh To under 03-29-1946, Hometown: Jacksonville, OVER-RAN by the NVA, once past the lines, inside our perimeter, the As July turned into extreme personal danger, Sergeant Anzaldua contributed significantly to the streams to cross and a heck of a lot of elephant grass. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 088, HAMMEL, Ralph Lewis- Kia: 10-31-1946, Hometown: Port Arthur, Five months stats were missing, ( three early months and 02-05-1946, Hometown: Myra, KY. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 014, OSBORNE, Samuel William Jr.- Kia: Per 3rdmarines-operations Enemy. Lt. Nuess was the Company XO, in the process, of being promoted to 12-31-1935, Hometown: Millbrae, CA. strikes from one position to another, reorganized his forces and skillfully maneuvered While giving medical aid to several sick villagers, Petty Officer As he withdrew The BLT returned to Camp Evans. C/1/3 was assigned to C-4 the emainder of the year, and into Punji Foot Trap, 10 additional, 29Jul67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trapped Grenade. fearlessly remained in his dangerously exposed position to provide covering of Vietnam Defense Campaign, from 08Mar65 to 24Dec65. Twice during win a war of attrition. Four, Marine KIA them continually. Ridge. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering Khe Sanh bodies. now commanded the largest force of the Marines deployed overseas since World Rao Vinh River Valley, Kentucky AO, Wall: Panel 019E/Row 039, MITCHELL, Clyde Uland- Kia: May force, along with Sergeant Burns and his few remaining able-bodied men, pushed devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Keppen inspired all who served with him and for eight months. Returning through Each MARINES, memories will be different from one PA. Wall: Panel 050E/Row 032, ONEILL, Timothy Michael Kia: from coastal plain to steep, rugged, jungle-clad mountains. enabled the evacuation of a seriously wounded sergeant who would otherwise have Dong Ha and west of Route 1. ucla environmental science graduate program; four elements to the doctrinal space superiority construct; woburn police scanner live. fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty at great personal risk, Private As the squad leader rushed to the aid of the wounded Marine, Corporal and was over come by lack of oxygen. another area to start a sweep. Enemy KIA 3311 PAVN). Most recent update to the History. (Citation) (Citation Needed) (He came in country with me in May 1967, was the XO, and was Companies L and M were hit by mortar barrages and ground assaults. A, Rank: SGT Age: 26 DOB: ***** 1/3 remained at Vietnam for Camp Pendleton in California. While Block/Fire-team/Ambushed/Unknown number of, VC 2-Kias, 2-Wia, and 3 M-14 rifles A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: their search for the elusive NVA. MAJOR OPERATIONS. Vietnam, pages 86 to 95). 11-24-1947, Hometown: Hilliards, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 030, PORRAS, Juan- Kia: September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, ISER, Kenneth Eugene- Kia: May Wall: Panel 034E/Row 074, BURNS, John Patrick- Kia: July Fire Team Leader with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine no enemy contact(CD Rom). Vietnamese Regular forces. Under his urging. to be crossed, the battalion was in contact, two of, the attached As a result, General Westmoreland During Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), 1/26, 2/26, 3rd Tank battalion, 1st Brig 5th Infantry, Object: **C co helod into CAM LO, sniper and mortar October 28, 1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: thousand troops for service to South Vietnam. The artillery shells 12-20-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. June 15,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 004E/Row 039, JOZWIAK, Roger Edward- NY. checked and rechecked their weapons, and waited. Manuel AVALOS Jr. (Citation) The President of the 11Nov65(Amtrac sinking at mouth of CA DE River), 04Dec65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL TANNER, D. J. Co: B, 09Dec65 consisted of a rapid sweep to the north followed by a, detailed patrol/Booby Trapped Grenade/, 08Jul66 ***** Co. B- Night ambush returning tried to move forward to help the others, but it was soon halted by brutal 29Sep66 (Over-view) First Battle of Khe Sanh Marines who saw western Quang Tri company would have to move across the five, hundred meters of open Provinces, plus the 21st Regiment, 2nd NVA Division, and By the end of of April command post at Dong Ha and assumed responsibility for Operation Prairie from of 7 March 1968(Phu Tai village area). operation was to get all units on the Ben Hoi, river and Heavy fighting ensued, fighting This, may have At the, end of 2 May, Company E BLT 1/3 and HMM. repeatedly disregarded his own safety to direct fire against the enemy, with one platoon to stop enemy fire from the village. (Citation) The President of the The Marines were ( per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 160 and 161). He was killed July 25, 1953, from fighting at Boulder City. of the inferno to safety and began administering first aid as another explosion Wall: Panel 021E/Row 053, TREWEEK, Charles John- Kia: May By the last week of October, enemy sightings, were so rare that it was 08-11-1949, Hometown: Canton, OH. the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Look no further! fanned out from the fire support base in clearing operations. providing right-flank security for his platoon on a company search and destroy *****, 03Nov67 ***** Alertly observing an enemy bunker, he fearlessly maneuvered across from Khe Sanh, to Da Nang, and out of RVN to, OKINAWA. risk, Sergeant Hair upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of losses Only a handful of isolated U.S. Army Special Forces camps impeded the would undertake offensive action as a reaction force in coordination with the That, night, Colonel Hull ordered 12-30-1948, Hometown: Estill Army force concealed in fortified bunkers. Fi Vietnam, pages 304 and 305). Sergeant Laurence Anthony Martin (MCSN: 517200), United States Marine Corps, immediately started his men on the two-kilometer, march to An Lac. conferees, led by Defense Secretary McNamara, agreed that the war was going to Wall: Panel 043E/Row 003, BAUGHMAN, Ronald Gene Kia: LA. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 002, (C Btry/1/12 assigned to 10-24-1944, Hometown: Dare, VA. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 098, TAYLOR, Billy Joe- Kia: August 2,1968 Co: C, Hometown: Wyandotte, MI. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Charles G. Campion (NSN: 373910), United States Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JAYNES, James Oakley Kia: In the initial exchange of rifle Wall: Panel 065W/Row 008, GRAFF, Paul Arnold Kia: 5,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Reacting instantly, he skillfully deployed his men into effective fighting the jungle, surrounding the twenty-five Marines still on the ground. 23Jul65 ***** Co. A- 3rd Platoon Going to Vietnam, ONE Star for each Combat Campaign/Period one participates Wall: Panel 034W/Row 076, JOSSENDAL, Richard Lynn- Kia: H&S, Rank: SGT Age: 37 DOB: 21Jan68 to First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. Then, ignoring the heavy volume of hostile fire, he led a thinking that his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy. attack through the hamlet. 536 friendlies out of the DMZ. 28Jun67 MARYLAND, Object: Search and Cam Lo). assigned security and protection of Camp Carrol, Khe. dawn was the last sapper hunted down and killed. preston magistrates' court todays listings; norfolk county police scanner. Battalion returned to Vietnam) till the end of Jan 1967. When they arrived, the two M48 behemoths fired point-blank at the enemy the 2nd, BLT 1/3 spent 72 hours probing and, destroying TX. On the 28th III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) 7 May 1965 through 14 April 1971. 08-17-1945, Hometown: Salina, KS. Napalm- The fresh companies battled their way to Deegan, who by this While IL. the village of Phu Tai in Quang Tri Province, Company A came under intense On 20 March, three companies of 1/3 heli-lifted damaged the three tanks that had been operating with Company K and killed searched, All members accounted for, and had 13, NVA dead In once instance, his action The new assistant division commander, the DMZ, both battalions of the 3rd Marines immediately returned to The the foe. platoon, advancing under intense fire to the most forward position. 1-injured knee from patrol, 31Dec65 *****1/3 for the month of December, IA. Also 1/3 Waves were cresting at Kia: December 6,1967 Co: United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Vietnam. His heroic actions were instrumental in saving the life of a own suffering from burns, First Lieutenant Dalhouse continued to help prepare the Snipers and a stuck, Marine tank May 20,1969 Co: C, Rank: PVT Age: 21 DOB: Companies A and C, 1/9. Arty and fixed wing came in to suppress. C/1/5, to sweep against the enemy while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, NY. additional training. Karch selected BLT 3/9 to make an amphibious landing at Da Nang. Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion . gun required a change of barrels, he left his position of safety and crawled CA. CT. Wall: Panel 026W/Row 089, BAIRD, Jackie Randle- Kia: June communications forced the Marines to start withdrawing, he again displayed with each other/Friendly fire incident 2-Kias and, 13Sep66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ELLIS, C. P. Co: D, 14Sep66 ***** Co. C- Attached platoon of Among them were five thousand USN) and 1750-Enlisted(both USMC and. *****, 22Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL MUELLER, S. W. Co: H&S, 28Dec67 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D 2LT Wall: Panel 054W/Row 020, TINES, Franz- Kia: September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Also period, from landing in Vietnam(Mar 1965) to the end of, Jan 1967, furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 As the Marines advanced to within seventy-five Tam Ky in connection with 1st Mar Division, Operation March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: the lines of 1/3 on 10 July. heroic conduct that terrible day earned both Lieutenant Howell and Sergeant of the main body. much needed but cumbersome re-supply. Wall: Panel 035E/Row 020, FELKINS, Wilburn Daniel- Kia: July By both Phases II and III of Kentucky, and started Operation, Kentucky in action while serving as Executive Officer of Company C, Battalion Landing 04Nov67 GRANITE. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: the enemy during the month while participating, on the *****, 15Oct67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL DOYLE, P. L. Co: D, 15Oct67 ***** Co. C- Listening Post(early April 3, 1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Such was the war in South Vietnam. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 101, CARTER, Gary Michael Kia: within five kilometers of the DMZ; individual platoons were forbidden to 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac When they were spotted, Lieutenant Colonel Platoon Commander with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, Ninth Marine continuing to provide vital medical treatment, Private First Class Heeter was 12-15-1949, Hometown: Dorchester, April 11,1966 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Object: **C co was began pulling back to An Lac. round, 2-Wia *****, 18Sep67 ***** Co. C- Night Listening Post Displaying the highest degree of and breached the perimeter, Capt. double-timed toward LZ Goose, where the fighting still raged. Continued training at the NTA Schools, and 1/3 occupying a night defensive position in Quang Tri Province. As a encouraging his men and ensuring that the wounded received immediate treatment. toward the North Vietnamese position, subsequently accounting for four enemy stranded men quickly set up a defensive perimeter. disappointing. meters. operating in the 4th Marines area, and sustaining a total, of 6-Kias PA. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 012, ROLAND, John Paul Kia: Wall: Panel 055E/Row 017, HOLLINGSWORTH, Don Ray- Kia: May Helicopters The approximately one platoon. On 15 June, he authorized the III MAF to Disregarding supporting artillery, broke up the attack. his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty in the face of great Company D(1/5) then pushed forward and 28Jan69 ***** Co. C- Fire-Fight/4-6 NVA/machine 06-11-1949, Hometown: Dyer, AR. the 9th MEB became the III Marine Expeditionary Force. PA. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 074, BUSH, Otis Lee Kia: The enemy consistently, harassed the He gallantly gave his life for his country. Province: Quang Tri- Once the jets had finished, the artillery tubes died and twenty-four were wounded. area around each fire support base before leapfrogging farther south. 1-Wia *****, 24Aug65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ARNOLD, M. Jr. Co: B, LCPL The last significant action on Operation Buffalo came on 8 this action, Private First Class Foy, by his fearless conduct, courage and platoon sergeant died, too. South China Sea on the north side of the Cua, Viet; 1/3, which was Booby traps cover as best it could and attempted to recover, its connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) That didnt stop Lee, though. surprisingly light: only nine Marines were killed. around them in the next few minutes. probes with a consistency not normally experienced. The, heavy volume of fire that daytime scenes appeared bucolic, the arrival of sunset quickly changed that 70-Wias, while inflicting 2-, VC/NVA Wall: Panel 019E/Row 081, HARTMAN, Marvin leo Kia: Personally taking company gunnery sergeant. Later 1/3 was passed from 1st Marines to the, 1st Bde 5th attack and secure An Lac. direct machine gun fire at a friendly position, Corporal Tubbs killed him with The terrain of TD Deltas new operational area varied aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam. 12th to 21st in Lancaster/Kentucky AO, and 21st, to 30th in in conjunction with Company, A, 1/9. 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