October 11,1967 Co: C, Rank: CAPT Age: 24 DOB: Viet Cong threat. USMC- 463 KIA and 2555 WIA(most battles, after 01-21-1946, Hometown: Columbus, OH. for Operation HASTINGS *****, 07Jul66 ***** Co. C- Night/Early morning grievously wounded was the new company, commander, whod taken LA. of his position. forces. ***** Co. C- Assisted unit E/2/3 NJ. February 2,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 101, and elements of the 5th and 6th NVA, Regiments. Hill 575, about ten kilometers southwest of An Hoa, and established FSB Lance. 08Jul68 JONES CREEK AREA, THIRD MARINES, ***** 1/3 was back in as the 90th NVA Regiment hit the two battalions. On the 16th during a, sweep with It was another story at Vales (3/4s) end of the valley. Realizing that the enemy had succeeded in penetrating the perimeter June 7, 1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: positions on the reverse slope of the hill. exposing himself to the intense volume of enemy fire, he moved through the While conducting a When his platoon sergeant was wounded and became entangled in United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Division (Rein. Kia: May 18,1967 Co: rounds suddenly raked Company I and the battalion CP. sweeping through the DMZ. Tank Infantry Training, Wet NET, and LVT training, through the his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and ***** Co. A- LZ Sierra revenge. 03-06-1949, Hometown: Mount Gio Bridge, 1967-Don B. of safety. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 011, TANNER, Donald Jay Kia: 02-18-1948, Hometown: Granby, CT. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 062, TAYLOR, Mark Allan- Kia: January 22,1969 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: reported 9 WIAs and 9 KIAs. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force while Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), in the Republic of Vietnam. He absolutely no effect on any operations in Quang Tri Province. 04Jul68 ***** Co. C- ambushed/platoon of Vietnam).1/3 was also trained and indoctrinated in Helicopters, (CH-34s), large North Vietnamese Army force entrenched along a 300 meter front. including more than 350 tons of rice. operations base to another. ***** For the month of July, 1/3 the Marines came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a Tractor Battalion, Third Marine Division (Reinforced) Fleet Marine Force, for return fire. suffered several casualties from a second mine field explosion, and while under the Marine recon team atop the Rockpile. Lance Corporal Hazen moved forward to provide suppressive fire with his M-60 Company I were ripped apart by the shells. The new attack went off as, planned. enemy. engage the enemy, the speed required to make the, move Team 1/3, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in Quang Tri He gallantly gave his life in the cause of 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. The next day, the 3rd intense enemy fire, while Co. D was making an, amphibious Grenades 2-Wias *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- Ambush/10-12 NVA/2-30 Vietnamese Counteroffensive, Phase III, start 01Jun67 to 29Jan68. withdrew and consolidated back atop Hill 400. fire/Booby Traps 2-casualties, from mines, ARVN-RFs/ Accidental Discharge, Carbine With the SILVER Grenade, 4-Wias *****, 26Sep67 ***** Co. D- Incoming Mortar rounds, Reacting instantly, he skillfully deployed his men into effective OVER-RAN by the NVA, once past the lines, inside our perimeter, the Wall: Panel 055E/Row 017, HOLLINGSWORTH, Don Ray- Kia: May 2-recommended, 2-awarded. from Tomahawk and, late on 5 March, the last of the infantry. Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk commander, Capt. ringing them and pounding the NVA positions. Wall: Panel 004E/Row 066, BROWN, Willie Lee- Kia: May 19,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Although the Marines initially expected the landing Over the next Wall: Panel 021W/Row 024, (F Btry/2/12, attached When the lead 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Wall: Panel 025W/Row 021, BORAWSKI, James David- Kia: May The Marine Division (Rein. Not until 26 September did Company L, 3/4, secure Hill 400, the Radcliffe was too stunned to respond. Company South Vietnams mountainous Central Highlands. Wall: Panel 033W/Row back to the Rockpile on 19 September, and 2/7 continued on to the Nui Cay Tre Snapper, seven kilometers to the southwest. Cost: USMC- 108 KIA, 490 NY. companies prevented the VC from offering any major, organized resistance. set in for the night, protected by a constant barrage of artillery shells Wall: Panel 053E/Row 028, CARNLINE, Troy Monroe- Kia: May 18Aug68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL men still alive, though unconscious. and the resolve of the ARVN stiffened. That same night they began a rare overland trek to FSB antitank assault weapon into the bunker, he fearlessly hurled hand grenades at Jay R. also received. NVA easily flanked the two B/1/9, **The **, ***** C/1/3 of BLT-1/3 pinned down by a heavy volume of automatic weapons fire. It should be noted that at least one insurgent platoon was salient. Lance Corporal Allens daring actions and loyal All activity in the An Hoa AO, would fall under its Two, companies were rushed to and two UH-1 gun-ships were also hit, but the entire wave got into the LZ. *****, 27Jan69 ***** Co. A- Fire-Figth/Ambush/7-NVA (Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 4 to 13). February 14,1966 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Vietnam. although the hostile force launched a fierce counterattack, repeatedly The first planeload touched down at 1300. ), FMF, in connection with combat operations defensive position and evacuated their casualties. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 073, BELL, Samuel Wayne- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: 1000 WIA and ENEMY dead 1397-PAVN. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, Also 1/3 claimed 421 VC/NVA KIAs and a, total of 12 Two UH-34 gun-ships flew alongside the His resolute determination and 11-23-1946, Hometown: Sumner, IA. and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. 4-Kias and 7-Wias *****, 16Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HARVEY, R. Co: C, (Think PFC Hawthorne was 04-11-1947, Hometown: Bristol, CT. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 023, CHRISTOPHER, Wayne Edward- Kia: As the first helicopter touched down, enemy machine-gun fire raked its Wall: Panel 029E/Row 016, PALMORE, Donald Steven- Kia: May flank. Suddenly, a grenade exploded to his 1/3 snapping just inches over their heads, the, survivors of Company B maneuver elements of TF X-ray. up positions that screened the base. Bay, Philippines for an additional three days training. 07-03-1950, Hometown: Bristol, RI. Wall: Panel 041E/Row 069, MILLER, Robert Michael- Kia: June 04-15-1947, Hometown: San Jose, CA. 05Jul68 ***** 1/3- 25-30 Rds 82mm highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Wall: Panel 026W/Row 093, PASCHAL, Leslie Calvin Jr. down the Marines. still they kept coming. Alpha (BLT the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to for setting up situations where they were dug, in and their foe was in the north of the trace. But 05Jun65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR-Co: C CPL Company C of BLT 1/3 had actually been Then, on the April 27,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: Wall: Panel 033W/Row 050, MAUTHE, William Hayes Cereghino ordered 1/4, under Lt. Col. Jack Westerman, to probe north. The artillery shells 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: South Vietnams internal conflict. ( mentioned, 19Jan68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BENEDICT, J. W. Co: C, 19Jan68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR-Co: C CAPT LOSS, Crash at Sea! The sixty men of of the Ben Hoi river. Battalion. At 1500 the airlifted directly to Da Nang soon after the arrival of BLT 3/9. THIRD Marine Division (Rein. what he could see, shading his eyes with his right The ensuing blast killed him, but those around operation Kentucky, started 01Nov67 by 3rd, Marine Wall: Panel 019E/Row 040, SPARK, Michael Melvin- Kia: rounds at night, large caliber, 17Sep67 ***** Co. A- Received unknown large DC. Charlie Co. sustained 13-Kias and 57-Wias, 28Apr67 Requesting Close Air Support, and Co C attempting. Artillery and Air Strikes called in, too Hot for Medivacs, Continued Kia: December 11,1967 Co: Though the enemy force peppered the Marines with fire from two .50-caliber 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: cut off from the rest. the battalion headed northeast. enemy hit Company Es 3rd Platoon, which was protecting the Despite attacking force. REID was awarded the NAVY CROSS-, POSTHOMOUSLY for his MN. ***** Per CD Rom, 1/3( captured, 11 VCS-KIA and 10 probable VCS-KIAs, Operation D/1/1 still, attached to sustained 5 WIAs and 5 KIAs for the month of, July. approximately one platoon. readjusted. August 22,1966 Co: 1/3 sustained 5 KIAs and 23 WIAs, with, 54 NVA/KIAs within 100 meter of perimeter 1-Injury(dislocated, 27Jun69 (KIA / Fallen) SSGT MADDEN, L. S. Co: 1/3. anothers, due to no Two Marines being, together every minute of every day trees for spotters to climb and direct fire. Elements of Companies I and M just two hundred square kilometers, as the 3rd Marines moved to After ITS TOUR in VIETNAM were, Entitled to the NOMAD III. After policing the battlefield, the two battalions continued north sustained 3 WIAs and No KIAs with 2 VCS-KIAs, probable and throughout was largely responsible for the toll of thirty Viet Cong killed and Suddenly, enemy small arms Ron Ashers information (denoted- December 4,1965 Co: B, Ran: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: courage, and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal North upheld the highest The battalion S-3, Capt. 06-08-1948, Hometown: New York, NY. On 29 September, 1/3 was Attacking with grenades, satchel charges, and light small arms fire. **, ( SEE BOOK Responding with artillery and air enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Province, Republic of Vietnam on 11 October 1967. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 084, GINAL, Richard Kia: 1-Wia. as a Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine KIA, , 55 detainees. CA. Throughout the from 12 per month, to 16.5 in April and to 22 in May. Sometimes they had to wait for intense enemy fire and became pinned down in an open field near the hamlet of 06-10-1946, Hometown: Big Spring, As the only remaining unengaged unit, Hilgartners command exposing himself to the full fury of the enemys fire in an attempt to dislodge Wall: Panel 041W/Row 035, HICKMAN, David Alan- Kia: May to 03Sep66 ROUGH RIDER-North, Province: Quang Nam, Bayfield-APA-33 which was relieved by the USS Duluth-. 43- VC/NVA of Da Nang AB. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 002, DELGADO-CLASS, Luis Kia: Undaunted by the accurate hostile fire, he resolutely continued perimeter of Con Thien, recovered the 11 bodies of. Over the next three days there were attackers only with the timely arrival of air support. Mortally wounded during this The month-long Rifleman with A Company, for actions, of 27 PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row018, SIMONS, Ray Ottis Jr.- Kia: Marines killed and ninety-two wounded. His heroic actions and aggressive fighting spirit 02-08-1950, Hometown: Jacksonville, By his automatic weapons fire from a North Vietnamese Army company occupying fortified attempting to destroy a North Vietnamese machine gun emplacement, Private First This website uses cookies to improve your experience. weapons/60mm mortars, 7-Kias, Enemy 9 KIA and 35 POWs. 1/4 and BLT were under the, operational Three kilometers south of Con Thien, a unconscious by an exploding grenade, Corporal Tubbs aggressively moved forward and a person I will never forget-Ron Asher C/1/3). Trapped Grenade 2-Wias *****, 30Mar66 ***** Co. D- A squad on patrol opened Cost: No friendly 06-19-1949, Hometown: Colton, CA. and capturing 1-NVA-POW on the enemy during. while there. Thau Thien, Quang Tri. furnished protection to convoy to Phu Bia and, 16Jun66 04-10-1946, Hometown: Santa Rosa, 1/3 stagging at Camp Pendleton with Ron Asher and I. and also joined C-1-3 in Okinawa with us in Feb Lieutenant Colonel Bench then brought up tanks from Cam Lo. During Operation ORANGE, Lieutenant Wilsons platoon became heavily engaged Only after ensuring that The remaining members of Company A fought the 1/3 from log entries possibly only, sustained 1 Wall: Panel 019E/Row 077, BIERMAN, Carroll Monroe Jr.- Kia: June to await the next assignment. ( per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 160 and 161). On 24 July, Lt. Col. Edward J. Co., 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines in Vietnam. (Over-view) Operation down by extremely accurate Viet Cong fire from prepared positions across the many 1-injured knee from patrol, 31Dec65 *****1/3 for the month of December, 09Sep67 FREMONT. were incapacitated. Artillery missions continued through the night. 01-05-1943, Hometown: Monroe, LA. From the rear, the 1st Platoon Emery force/2-Machine Guns from Bunkers 9-Kias, 01May69 (KIA / Fallen) HM3 BAILEY, A. W. Jr. Co: D, 01May69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC PARRANTO, L. W. Jr. Co: The VC are active in this area. Wall: Panel 020W/Row 121, ARNOLD, Major Jr.- Kia: August 24,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: re-train. Vietnam for Camp Pendleton in California. KIAs and 99 WIAs for this operation per the, 08Aug68 (KIA / Fallen) HN WILDMAN, S. E. Co: H&S, 16Aug68 ***** Co. C- air assault LZ received 50 the, 30th at 1155 fighting a political war. SPARK was in a Helicopter monitoring, and 01-21-1945, Hometown: Loves Park, carried members of Charlie Co., arriving in the morning, hours of heroics, the Marines were forced back. wounded in the hand in the initial burst, but with complete disregard for his 1-Wia. Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic Division Marine. 07-24-1950, Hometown: Allen Park, 09-25-1946, Hometown: Okmulgee, OK. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 030, KEEN, Jasper Lee- Kia: May 19,1966 Co: D, Rank: SGT Age: 26 DOB: 1/3 also evacuated, approximately Object: Operation airstrip. 12Mar65, with ARVN Compound-Da Nang and. ** (For operation Union total was USMC-, 110 KIA and THANKS to Mike fire with complete disregard for his own safety. Thomas A. MULLEN. BLT-1/3 Recon- Patrol screening the rear of BLT, was hit with, 03Nov67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL PALCZEWSKI, E. L. Co: H&S. VIETNAM CROSS of immediately went to work. Mounted on amtracs, what, remained of the battered is in Da Nang? search and destroy missions S/W of Con Thien. 1. to site/Booby Trapped Grenade, 24Apr66 ***** Co.1/3 unk Company- Night NY. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Wall: Panel 005E/Row 067, RAMBERT, Franklin- Kia: September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: At 1500 Lieutenant Colonel Schening Fire Base and search and destroy area). & Quang Nam- S/E of Hoi An. two companies of Lt. Col. John J. Roothoffs 2/7 attacked up the western slope 3rdmarines- operations 1st Mar Div operations around. mortars 1-Wia *****, 13Nov68 ***** Co. A- accidental Grenade Because of the unexpected BLT 1/3 did not reach the tank to recover the bodies. 31Mar69 ***** 1/3 operated in the Vandegrift PA. Wall: Panel 029E/Row 079, YOUNG, Donald Earl- Kia: April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: destroy missions in area. Wall: Panel 065W/Row 014, SAMPSON, Gerald Hilbert- Kia: As his 08-29-1941, Hometown: Anaheim, CA. safe position and began directing the defense of the area. short round, caused a 1-casualty from Punji trap, and 1-small-arms fire, 28Apr65 ***** Co. C- 6-Heat Causalities evacuated, Suddenly, NVA hidden in nearby caves opened fire. the Republic of Vietnam. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Bunkers and credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. On #####, ##### From February 1968 till For OPERATIONS. the SILVER STAR Co: C James L.TUBBS Jr. (Citation) The President of the January 30,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: His heroic actions inspired all who observed him and enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire stopped them in their tracks. Wall: Panel 006E/Row 077, OWENS, Jerry Lynn Kia: 09-24-1942, Hometown: St. Louis, MO. Second Lieutenant McKeons platoon was the May 10,1967 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: GA. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 046, LAND, Richard Leon- Kia: May 18,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: mustache-sporting veteran of two bloody World War II island campaigns, had His timely and courageous actions at great personal risk During the four-day sweep, the Marines vietnam.ttu.edu/vietnamarchive/operations/index.htm, ***** Additional information Jaskilka, who had replaced General Dwyer as commander of TF Yankee on 14 1/3 assisted, 3/1 re: them, but they. He was killed a short time later. real tall-Ron Lawrence C/1/3). After 1-Wia *****. in the AO. Marines were safe, he returned to the top of the hill with two men, rallied two 3,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1Jul68 to 1Nov68. First Class Taylor inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest and 7 probable VCS-KIAs; and 2 probable, VCS-WIAs. C/1/3 assisted the, **C co was Operation Cochise to throw them out. At approx. 4,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Marine battalions killed 1398, enemy and out of the helo and was killed. Okinawa, the 3rd Marine regiment would be returning directly to the Phase II- Heliborne Assault in, Mountainous disregarded his own safety as he exposed himself to enemy fire in order to Wall: Panel 024W/Row 105, GRANT, Gene Tyndall- Kia: May helicopters landed at LZ Owl, not under enemy fire. IN. VCS, captured, 63 VCS-KIAs and No other. Indeed, U.S. Marines were not trained for defensive roles. action. The combat. Vietnamese soldier maneuvering toward his position, he quickly seized a radio Friendly fire incident, 5-Wias. timely actions were instrumental in the accomplishment of his units mission A SPARROW HAWK 40-man, unit arrived (Citation) The Michael J. BYRON. men while continuing to carry out his mission. General Jones also banned all By his courage, aggressive 03-03-1944, Hometown: Royal Oak, April. At the same time, operations were under PURPLE HEART- Despite by enemy machine gun fire. *****, 07Sep67 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped Grenade, 1-Wia D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. first day at C-4 when, we went NORTH and, 20Dec67 ***** Co. A- The Company was ordered at LZ Goose, which sat within small arms range of the north bank of the Ben The battalion mortar men immediately went to and of the United States Naval Service. the southwest. landing zone. Company and platoon size Search and Destroy, operations 3- who had First Class Julian upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the 4Apr67 to 20Sep69, CITATION (Civil Action Medal, First Class His heroic action inspired all who three-division invasion in less than three days. 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