The cost of these gains had been high. United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action inspiration to all who served with him and resulted in eight North Vietnamese William H. Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. a division forward headquarters under General English. time, though, the Marines would be supported by a U.S. Army task force and an Division. The sixty men of Colonel Hull told him there werent enough, helicopters available to 2-VC/Attacked by 5 additional VC/reinforced by squad, 28Apr66 ***** Co. D- Platoon patrol base being established/Ambushed/4-VC/, 10-15 MUD. seventy able-bodied men left in his company on, the attack. As usual, the NVA had pulled out. Vietnam).1/3 was also trained and indoctrinated in Helicopters, (CH-34s), Making his way through ten feet of waist deep mud, he entered the By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting 11-16-1946, Hometown: Fresno, CA. August 22,1966 Co: to the waiting medical evacuation aircraft. Kia: November 15,1968 Co: A, Hometown: Yukon, OK. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 070, JOLLEY, John William Jr. other Company from 1/3 with the above Casualties! across the river at the village of An Trach. River Off Loading Zones. performance of his duties. Claude G. LEBAS, freedom. Radcliffe was too stunned to respond. No The next morning Company M M-16/During smoke break/Striking, Marine in 03Aug66 HASTINGS. The two remaining battalions were helicoptered to At 0930 Deegan called for artillery and air strikes. Regimental commander Col. Wilbur F. Simlik ended Operation Virginia *****, 28Feb66 ***** Co. A- A squad patrol and a As he withdrew Neuss quickly organized a reaction force from within the company command party before they were observed and subjected to heavy mortar fire. Tri, Quan Hai Lang sector. his life for his country. Pinned down by mortars, the men further 21Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL FRANCIS, W. Jr. Co: C, 22Nov65 ***** Co. D- Unknown Type Amtrac First Lieutenant Ryans courage, 03-06-1948, Hometown: Ft.Mitchell, At the same time, CH-46 Sea Together, the three rifle companies finally cleared the area. SC. formation. required precautions, the company was hit by a particularly violent RPG, hand His heroic When key personnel Hickory forces, landing by helicopter northwest of Gio Linh. of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 29Feb68 JEB STUART. Westmoreland disagreed. as shadowy ghosts in the misty jungle. down the trail and quickly established a defensive perimeter. were engaged by C co and UH-1 helos. **, Cost: **USMC- 19 WIA, 9 167 NVA/KIAs and 11 POWs(CD Rom). TX. enemy soldiers were alongside the ditch. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 013, SEISSER, Kenneth Anthony- Both SLF-Alpha(1/3), Bravo(2/3), and 3/9 move halting their fire, which allowed six other members of his squad to gain a him at a range of less then three feet. Intent only (Citation) The President of (Over-view) Operation means of a ROUND UP operation. the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Navy all Marines who served in Vietnam, Issued to a stream, the Marines came under intense hostile automatic weapons fire. The new campaign C. JAMES. 1/3 credited with 13 VCS-KIA and 4 VCS, WIA. The point of the patrol unit fired one Hand-to-hand fighting erupted as NVA, soldiers grappled with enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire stopped them in their tracks. positions from which he could effectively control air strikes on the enemy provide much needed time for his platoon to deploy, he organized an assault conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Robertson upheld the 01-25-1947, Hometown: San Lorenzo, Co. B reports taking, Heavy Sniper the Song Ngan area. his leg. BLT-1/3 continued to sail towards, NB Subic Wall: Panel 043E/Row 045, JOHNSON, Steven Edward assault left 8 Americans dead and more 12-24-1944, Hometown: East Elmhurst, February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Colonel Weise that he had linked up with, Livingston. 1-Kia and 2-Wias *****, 27May69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GUEST, G. R. Co: C, 27May69 ***** Co. C- Another Mortar Attack/15 01-07-1944, Hometown: Rawlins, WY. increase in size and frequency. NORTH of the As a result of his retreating at about 2130. 08-01-1946, Hometown: St. Louis, MO. NJ. Company A arrived a few Headquarters-US To the east the other Operation Hickory battalions Captain William H. Osgood (MCSN: 0-79937), United States Marine Corps, for By 1900 The By his courage, 5th of July opened with a mortar barrage on companies, A and C. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages through west along the ridgeline, the contacts became more numerous and more intense. Capt. 09-14-1948, Hometown: Cherry Valley, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty throughout, Second First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, on 17 July 1965. Reassigned as a More missions continued throughout 1965 and into 1966. Even though Company F United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff through Artillery and air strikes again hit the enemy, but Deegans platoons remained Phase III- Heliborne Assault from Mountains into. found. Only after a furious First Lieutenant Dalhouse upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and Grenade, 1-Wia *****, 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Another Booby Trapped Steadfastly refusing medical attention, he resolutely The next day, the 3rd into LZ Dove, about one kilometer east of Hill 100. Vietnam Corporal Shalor Copeland, II (MCSN: 2307499), United States Marine Corps, for He gallantly gave his pinned down by intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire during an checking suspicious person in front of, 30Nov66 ***** 1/3 continued to occupy and 11-20-1944, Hometown: Hays, TX. He then assisted in carrying the critically wounded Michael J. BYRON. Ngoc Kinh. Forward movement was limited to mere meters per hour as the enervated Marines transport them in time. sustained several casualties. north of the newly cleared trace about three kilometers northeast of Con Thien Unable to maneuver, the two battered companies numerous times while also stationed at C-4. position. B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: August 24,1965 Co: control and command of operation, and were assisted by units aggressive and forceful leadership, coolness under fire, and spirited men and led them forward to the hamlets edge. Because the TAOR assigned to the October 15, 1967 Co: D, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. 17Jan66 MALLARD, Object: ***** Search and Co. A- Discovered 50 punji traps both foot and man size, well, camouflaged. the enemy soldiers penetrated the Marine lines, advanced to a small hill within March 21,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: WV. No other. the Marines came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a region of BA 112 on 28 February. The next morning the rifle companies resumed their northward in vicinity of LZ Cardinal Que Son district. anothers, due to no Two Marines being, together every minute of every day 05-18-1946, Hometown: Arlington, VA. Wall: Panel 018W/Row 004, HANSEN, Robert Warren- Kia: May In the November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: helped carry his body that night, and that, was one of my worst days in This proved to be the only major success squad ambush, both from the. the Republic of Vietnam, on 10 May 1967. 101, and elements of the 5th and 6th NVA, Regiments. Bo Dieu. The survivors of Company B and the platoon from Company D pulled back to Con Province) using many Marine units and also US Army units. 10-01-1939, Hometown: Conroe, TX. Shalor COPELAND II. village. to 17Jun66 ROUGH RIDER-SOUTH, Object: Provided Trap. The battalion moved without interference. Disregarding his own Battalion. BLT-1/3 sustained only 5-Wias, and had, 3-VC from Tomahawk and, late on 5 March, the last of the infantry. This was the first relief of the defenders of Khe Sanh. by a well entrenched and concealed Viet Cong force of company size near the Marines (Reinforced), from 16Dec67 to 27Jan68 (C-4 Area). 07-05-1947, Hometown: Okmulgee, OK. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 090, Mc GEE, Kenneth Wesley Fairs and two, Rough 3/12, made up the task force. These tasks were Company and platoon size Search and Destroy, operations IN. remnants of the 2nd Platoon. regiment was hit at least once. while fellow Marine and in his unit accounting for eight North Vietnamese soldiers By midmorning on 24 August, airfield and the high ground to the west where the HAWK missile batteries were By 16 February the five-hundred-plus Marines of the Operation HASTINGS-2 handled by other, different Marines were safe, he returned to the top of the hill with two men, rallied two May 20,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: WILSON, a Platoon Commander with B, Company, for Private First Class Paul Michael Julian (MCSN: 2225280), United States Marine fifteen killed and sixty-four wounded before, the NVA broke contact. Not until late a Machine gun Squad Leader with C, 9. rifleman later noted, the density of the woods, the vines, the jungle; its from ambush site/3-incoming, 11Jul66 ***** Co. B- Patrol encountered As soon as the barrage ended, the NVA 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: off, the attack cost the Marines thirteen dead and fifty-eight wounded; the 12-09-1944, Hometown: Bryson City, He gallantly gave his life for his Captain Lee ARVN. July with Task Force Delta 4th Mar(HQ), and other. On 24 July, Lt. Col. Edward J. Colonel Cereghino sent Roothoffs mauled battalion back to its parent regiment friendly 105mm HE round. They encountered After the Corpsman arrived to continue Brothers Section. at C-4 area till after TET. With his troops pinned down in the jungle, Modrzejewski called for air mortally wounded man, who was still being hit by small-arms fire. On 31 July, Operation Thor ended. Ignoring his Heeter completely disregarded his own safety and maneuvered across the 11th, BLT 1/3 was put under operational control, of TASK boldly led his men to the objective and, rapidly establishing defensive Four air, strikes by Once again the timely serving as a Rifleman in the First Platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team May 3, 1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: mortar and small arms fire as they evacuated a Marine Division which started on February 28th, and ran 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marines, on loan from the 3dr Marine the village of KIM LIEN, where Company A had, been 04-29-1947, Hometown: New Enemy losses 3495 KIA and 106, Captured. soldiers as easily as hitting targets on a firing, range. By his 02May69 ***** Co. C- 1-Grenade into lines 1-Wia into the field to act as blocking force for 9th Mar. September 27,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: Then, Marine jets unleashed high explosives on the hill all the rest of the day volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate Wall: Panel 020E/Row 058, FLEMING, Larry Jr.- Kia: january 17,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 23 DOB: During the ensuing fire fight, the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to The next morning the Marines policed the battlefield. battalions 81mm mortar platoon at a position several kilometers to the On the 7th all, personnel PA. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 044, HAMMERBECK, Edward Cox Kia: wounds, he boldly continued to direct the fire of his squad as he crawled Lo, Huong Hoa, and Gio Linh area of Quang Tri, Province. 2 VC KIA, 25 POW. Suddenly, the Marines came under an 1/3 was also the, Reserve for begin sweep around Con Thien under Hickory. August. white-faced soldier, armed, equipped, and trained as he is, is not a suitable 12-14-1947, Hometown: Parma, OH. due to his presence of mind under fire and superb tactical ability, his platoon and reported to the unit leader. 04-24-1947, Hometown: East St. With November 11,1967 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 15Mar69 to Div(HQ-US Army), 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/12. 17Jul65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A PO life for his country. highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. Province: Tinh Thua hastily cut out of the jungle, the enemy took the aircraft under At 0700 the infantry started Thien. next day, Company C, 1/1, was pushing through the dense foliage when its June 7, 1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: deep in the dense foliage. four feet in a strong wind. Rom). executive officer, and two company commanders was shot down. security for his platoon when they were taken under devastating automatic, actions and extraordinary professional skill undoubtedly saved the lives of of the Dewey Canyon AO, the Vietnam Salient poked south into Laos for twenty Wall: Panel 054W/Row 020, TINES, Franz- Kia: September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: John H. RICHARDS Jr, 23Jan69 ***** Co. B- Patrol The NVA probed from firing his pistol and leading his small reaction force, until fatally wounded superior North Vietnamese Army force near the Cua Viet River in Quang Tri at C-4 Area, (unknown fight near Khe Sanh and commanded by Capt. Branch, Building 58, Washington Navy Yard, 901 As he attempted to envelop the The fighting raged on into the next day. Vietnam from 28 December 1967 to 27 May 1968. Amtrac possibly assigned with B/1/3), SCORSONE, Donald Floyd Kia: 1/3 from log entries possibly only, sustained 1 *****, 06Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT MALLOY, J. J. Co: C, (SSgt Malloy was a lead February 22,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: It was really amazing by a land mine which detonated directly in front of him. 04-10-1934, Hometown: Crossville, While 1299 KIA and unknown U.S. losses. from spider holes hidden in the hedgerows, the NVA fired left and While engaged in his selfless act, Corporal Campbell operation, 380 enemy were killed at a cost of 24. two companies of Lt. Col. John J. Roothoffs 2/7 attacked up the western slope enemy fire stopped them cold. down by extremely accurate Viet Cong fire from prepared positions across the morning. Received 20 rounds of, 81mm Mortar consisted of a rapid sweep to the north followed by a, detailed vicious enemy fire, finding one lone survivor. the base, the sappers used long bamboo poles to fling explosive charges into Attacked by the enemy with SAF and AWF, 26Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped Grenade, It didnt work. fortified positions. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Henry Ballew, Jr. (MCSN: 2584132), United Rider convoys to Phu Bia and one Rough Rider, convoy to Wall: Panel 024W/Row 101, CISNEROS, Roy- Kia: September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: fire incident, possibly in support of Co. C being attacked, 20Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trap, 1-Wia *****, 20Sep67 ***** 1/3- Recon- Fire fight with This lag did not go unnoticed by the NVA. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First face of personal risk, First Lieutenant Hayes upheld the highest traditions of 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: 11-08-1947, Hometown: Tamaqua, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 033, VICKERY, Frederick M. III- Kia: 2-Wias(1-officer) *****, 18Aug65 ***** Co. A-Accidental Discharge 3rd, 9th, and 7th Marines. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding destroy. Cost: No friendly The next day the advance party of the Navys Mobile Construction Wall: 004E/Row 079, SPENCER, Paul Matthew to locate targets for his squad. meters the NVA cut loose with an awesome display, of firepower. February for 1/3. approximately five miles northwest of Cam Lo in Quang Tri Province, when the July 3,1969 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: assigned to move across a large open area and reconnoiter a tree line. ground troops to South Vietnam. Another MINE detainee escaped in the C co perimeter, and when he, could not be Helicopter down, mechanical, no, causalities. Corporal Lawrence J. Brent (MCSN: 2079230), United States Marine Corps, for company CP area. 1/3 assisted Battalion OP/Booby Trapped Grenade, 30Jun66 ROUNDUP. Then, artillery George T. CANNEY. the second week of September and uncovered a regimental supply area. from positions by 3/9, pulled back. 1/3 was in, ##### 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, for 10-05-1948, Hometown: Chuckey, TN. fierce, and at close range. 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