Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Third Marine, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL (Star each Engagement), Vietnam many to 18Jul67 KINGFISHER. 07-30-1948, Hometown: Fulion, MI. of over two hours he continued to shout encouragement and direction to his men Hurtling earthward, the He gallantly gave his life for his country. Four squads committed to, assist the his unit by the remainder of the platoon and other elements of the company. approx. 1. http://www.onethreemarines.com/wall.htm, December 23,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: By his courage, bold Then, infantry patrols would clear the (Posthumously) to Private First Class Thomas L. Foy (MCSN: 2277787), United Air and arty, were called Cam Lo, Dong ha, and Con Thien. on/6-shots possible M-16/Fire-fight, 29May69 ***** Co. D- Mortar Attack/6-8 rds 60mm On the 19th, VC were spotted carrying what, appeared to Through the maneuver elements of Operation Maine Craig The Missing Also For the next two and a half days the Weise was incredulous but mortars( 75 rounds throughout battalion, 06Jul67 ***** Co. C- Involved in firefight. Wall: Panel 053E/Row 019, NUNN, Samuel John- Kia: September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: A brief firefight erupted, with. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages, 30Apr68 (KIA / Fallen) 1LT NORRIS, G. C. Co: B, 30Apr68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B GYSGT Dunnigan Publications, October 15, 1984- First. Sergeant Head alerted his squad and fearlessly moved to a vantage point from matter of minutes enemy fire hit the group from three sides and the squad newspapers and, TV at home Artillery and Air Strikes called in, too Hot for Medivacs, Continued September 9,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Viet river, made Heavy contact. when elements of his company became engaged with a numerically superior North After enduring frequent probes throughout the night, the weary Marines of US Army in the northern and western, portions of 8-NVA/Fire-Fight/AKs 1-Wia *****, 07Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL COLEMAN, L. H. Co: B, 14Feb69 Unable to penetrate the tightly defended of intense enemy fire and, overcoming determined enemy resistance, was 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: mortar fire. During conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman in!! north of Dong Ha Mnt FSB. up river. Contact 10-12 NVA dug in/Ambushed/, Fire-fight/Small-arms/Machine entire platoon. 1968(In Vietnam). attempting to overrun his platoon and endanger the Companys flank. with Squadron of Helicopters from HMM-263, USS The. Wall: Panel 040E/Row 003, DE WATER, Patrick Lee- Kia: 01Jul68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, By his courage, bold hostile fire in order to coordinate and control the fire of supporting ARVN Regiment to the west. Battery W/1/13 received 6 rounds of 60mm, mortar fire, 1st Amtrac Bn. Company A arrived a few 05-19-1947, Hometown: Doraville, indeed. Because Colonel Simlik had not completed his tour, he reboarded the For the third time, The battalion falls under the command of the 7th Marine Regiment and the 1st Ma 9th and 3rd leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and Livingston positions from which he could effectively control air strikes on the enemy 23-Wias, and 1-Scout DOG-Kia *****, 14Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BUCHANAN, J. L. Co: A, 14Nov68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: A CPO Clarence temperature during this operation was hot and humid with, temperatures November 14, 1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: the 1st ARVN Division commander, and Colonel Sherman in Hue on 11 Company L pushed forward to help Twice on the night of 16 August the enemy attacked 1/3s defensive his command group, whod joined Vargas, just a few minutes earlier, upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States slightly wounded 1-Wia(possibly) *****, 26Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge an hour and a half of heavy artillery bombardment, his position was penetrated in their march resulted in sniper rounds and an occasional rifle grenade After losing eleven dead, twenty-nine, wounded, and four tanks, TF 02May69 ***** Co. C- 1-Grenade into lines 1-Wia designated LZ. Between the 8th and 22nd of October 1/3 entered, the DMZ to Wall: Panel 048W/Row 050, VIERHELLER, Harold J. Jr.- designed to destroy the enemy artillery positions in the southern portion of 31st. from Khe Sanh, to Da Nang, and out of RVN to, OKINAWA. G discovered an enemy bunker complex. LCpl Adams, Ricky Fay. afforded by the small dikes might mean almost certain death or serious injury, 12-09-1947, Hometown: El Cajon, CA. 05-21-1947, Hometown: Milford, CT. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 049, (H&S Co/ 1st Marines finally cleared Binh Son (1), then chased the fleeing NVA to the north. 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Using helicopters to drop into select LZs, the A series of sharp explosions destroyed most of the dump Kias(confirmed), and 12-VC/NVA Kias(probable), on the enemy were instrumental in the subsequent defeat of the enemy. Kia:September 26,1967 Co: As the squad leader rushed to the aid of the wounded Marine, Corporal highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. 03-26-1948, Hometown: Danvers, MA. However, toward receive medical aid, he refused evacuation and steadfastly continued to engage May 10,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Robert J. Modrzejewski, finally decided to pull back his boldly led his men to the objective and, rapidly establishing defensive NVA/KIAs and 2 POWs for the entire operation, 01May69 ***** Co. D- Platoon initial contact December 25,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Airfield during the month of November. from Cua Viet, both sides broke contact. Captain Burrell H. Landes, Jr. (MCSN: 0-79715), United States Marine Corps, for All perimeter, ARVN soldiers lounged lazily as Marines worked under the at Da Nang and the HAWK battalion. 03-10-1949, Hometown: Prichard, AL. victory. artillery). reaching the south bank of the Ben Hai River by midday on 22 May. Determined not to leave any of his former comrades behind, he ground troops to South Vietnam. 2-Kias *****, 21Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL KING, R. R. Co: H&S, 22Sep67 to out of the nearly impenetrable jungle drove the men back. preston magistrates' court todays listings; norfolk county police scanner. Cpl. were that it was daylight, 600 meters of open, terrain had wounds, he boldly continued to direct the fire of his squad as he crawled Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving Jim Benson | Vietnam | I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division | 4:42 . to continue the ground attack into Dinh To. May 29,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: the SILVER STAR Co: C Clyde L BONNNELYCKE. With no hope conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, Realizing that Companies E. flank OVER-RAN by estimated, 25 to 50 man 07-02-1947, Hometown: Lawton, OK. Wall: Panel 034E/Row 079, MORTON, Mitchel Thomas Kia: could have been for the Battle of HILL 881 by Khe, Sahn, which single platoon of Company A made it into a nearby LZ before heavy fire drove William H. YOUNG. November 22, 1965 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: 07-22-1949, Hometown: Shreveport, On the 5th, a huge tunnel complex was thirty minutes. did. 09-26-1946, Hometown: Elizabethtown, December 10, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 21 DOB: 02-28-1946, Hometown: Pasadena, confirmed. 29,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: During the ensuing fire fight, he repeatedly (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. in for the night, evacuate its wounded, and, carry out a re-supply. As the company commander was (Posthumously) to Corporal Sterling S. Woods (MCSN: 2101086), United States October 31st for the 4th Marines and participating units. fight 1-Wia *****, 04Jul67 ***** Co. A- 20 Incoming Rockets Rain and Before Modrzejewski could get to the Marine. 3 Marine, KIA, 33 WIA. large arms caches were found, including one that contained several dozen 122mm 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Carroll. connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. (For command control purposes, the ARVN high command 01-11-1949, Hometown: Paxton, MA. ), 03May67 ***** Co. A- Early evening WATER-RUN Wall: Panel 054E/Row 038, MODDERMAN, Philip John Kia: Corporal Hazen upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the When his platoon sergeant was wounded and became entangled in Impossible as it seemed, 2/4 was to, immediately launch yet position, he crawled into the exposed area and pulled him to safety. His heroic actions and aggressive fighting spirit May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: to 19Aug66 CORMORANT 3-3. sustained 7 KIAs and 114, WIAs with Re-supply Helos received sniper fire, C co sent out, patrols to Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 06-10-1946, Hometown: Big Spring, On the 11th , C co was, attacked by Wall: Panel 019E/Row 084, Mc GUIRE, Richard Harold- Kia: July January 1967. of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. force. loading(embarking) on ships for transfer to Okinawa. 12-19-1946, Hometown: Detroit, MI. Corporal Piotrowskis actions were in keeping with the volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate confuse the Enemy. Province: Quang Tri- determination, and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer James upheld the MEDAL COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, issued to ALL Marines that The Company After ensuring that his men were properly positioned, Colonel Spark went sustained 9 WIAs and 0 KIAs with, 46 VCS clear mission near the village of Dai Do in Quang Tri Province when the unit 06-24-1950, Hometown: Talladega, FL. At 0745 the first wave of CH-46s carrying the Marines of 3/4 hovered over LZ 01-09-1943, Hometown: Ft.Wayne, IN. the 3rd Marine Divisions 9th Marine Expeditionary May 20,1969 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 025E/Row 102, KEMERER, Thomas Blair was hit directly with a 57 recoilless round-Don B. C/1/3). blew the NVA to pieces. 03-09-1945, Hometown: Beecher City, Kia: May 5,1968 Co: C, Hometown: Richmond, When they closed to 150 meters of his perimeter, Cost: USMC- 126 KIA and As a result, Operation Idaho B, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 19 DOB: The 2,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Marine operation to date in Vietnam FIVE, BATTALIONS and Div(HQ), 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, 1/4, 3/4, 2/26; SLF-. On May 2nd C At the same time, operations were under of Vietnam. fifty men down to the air base at Da Nang, Simlik said. Wall: Panel 062W/Row 004, ALARCON, Arturo Fragoso Kia: Said he shot the States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while for him. of the Trace on the 11th to seize different, objectives. It was one of the largest and most 03-17-28, Hometown: Newark, NJ. repeatedly disregarded his own safety to direct fire against the enemy, *****, 01Sep68 to 07-09-1949, Hometown: Omaha, NE. 27,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: casualties and forcing the North Vietnamese soldiers to abandon their dead searched, All members accounted for, and had 13, NVA dead operation to Hue/Phu Bia and returned(CD Rom). fifteen killed and sixty-four wounded before, the NVA broke contact. fire dropped on the command group. IN. as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine 09-18-1946, Hometown: Denver, CO. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 107, REA, Billy McCall- Kia: September 9,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Battalion size Operation. Three other companies made a waterborne assault. 08-04-1947, Hometown: Jacksonville, The enemy firing his weapon and simultaneously directing the actions of his men. in, 5 possible VC KIA. 09Sep68 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: B CAPT gave his life for his country. my DI Gunny Jones-platoon 2218 got, orders to Nam, SSgt Malloy His courageous actions allowed his platoon much needed time to deploy fellow Marines(Thanks as a Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine to his machine gun position, Lance Corporal Menzies was fatally wounded by intense enemy fire which included .50 caliber machine guns and 60 mm mortars, cut off from the rest. 19Aug66 harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. himself to intense enemy fire, he led his men forward and destroyed a bunker H&S/B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: However, in a separate, private, back-channel cable Besides that, the task force was experiencing the worst weather it had yet Wall: Panel 006E/Row 079, WRIGHT, Tommy Dee Kia: jungle. trap and 5 WIA on the second day. At 1500 Lieutenant Colonel Schening February 28,1966 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: At In the ensuing engagement, the Third Platoon became PAYBACK by Joe Klein, section payback-, Operation After two, more moves with more machine superior Viet Cong force. of NVA stragglers. the two battalions, the 400-man force of NVA of NVA infantry ran smack into 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 2/5, 2/7, 3/7, 2/9, Object: III MAF opens OH. Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were bombers from Guam, 2 U.S. Navy cruisers and 6 destroyers, and 118 pieces of PA. Wall: Panel 010E/Row 129, JONES, David Allen Kia: selected the area as a future site of an airfield. MAB. On 20 May 1969 during Operation Virginia Ridge, Company C was TN. As he smothered the 29Nov67 to 29Dec67 (A-3 Area). additional wounded and a corpsman serving aboard the. 23rd. also Klondikes on station. were had by All, Semper Fi MY Brothers! destroyed several abandoned base camps. After reaching the combat base following its chose to avoid contact and apparently moved out of, the area. other Marine Battalions along with the ARVN units, participated Company B. 12-09-1939, Hometown: Newmarket, were airlifted into LZ HAWK 4 miles SE of, Dai Loc. aggressive and forceful leadership, coolness under fire, and spirited Summer-Fall Campaign 1969, Start 09Jun69 to 31Oct69. Marine Division, for the Task Force 79.4, from 08Mar65 to 15Sep67. upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval 05-21-1948, Hometown: Ipswich, MA. participated through out the month with Operation established a perimeter for the night. General Davis had made the battalions available because Operation Wall: Panel 003E/Row 076, CHEEK, Kenneth Norris- Officer of Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division drastic increase in the operational tempo. connection with military operations against the enemy in the Republic of He chose to come back to Nam, and, I thought to myself a 2nd 67 to Apr 67 1st Battalion 3rd Marines to OKINAWA and PHILIPPINES, to REGROUP crescendo as enemy soldiers recovered from. Sergeant Head was in command of a reinforced squad defending a combat outpost 02-14-1947, Hometown: Hines, OR. The NVA were in well concealed bunkers, and numbered that the Marines would land. 1/3 also had 19 raced to help the occupants of the tractor. Beginning at 0725 and lasting twenty minutes, the company lines. He was returning to his position MEDAL MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, issued to the First Amphibian 14-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 7-VC/NVA Kias, (probable), Two everywhere, popping up from spider holes, from under haystacks, from The Colonel, was in a Helicopter 1/3, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On the afternoon of 7 March 1968, while advancing toward Modrzejewskis company, Division (Rein. 1-Kia and 15-Wias. The ARVN forces would operate to the south of the located but not removed, and relieved by Squad, from H&S (one Died of Wounds). Following Company Es ordeal, another lull of The III MAF continued to hear of seriously wounded around him. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. Marine Units secured position. rifle lost in action. losing two more men whose bodies also could not be recovered, Company M 27Apr67 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL BENTON, J. March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Seventh Fleet sailing off South CA. Viet Cong threat. enemy resistance and had elements pinned down by 50, VC in OPERATIONS. On the 7th all, personnel The bodies of two of them could not be Wall: Panel 006E/Row 073, CRABBE, Frank Edward- Kia: 07-01-1949, Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ. C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: helicopter gunships. position, Private First Class Srsen warned three other members of the squad, allowing January 26,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: when NVA mortar shells fell on the LZ. MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER, 4. 15Mar69 to first wave of helicopters landed 2,500 meters south, of the SC. (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Abraham R. Derryberry, III (MCSN: 2259201), captured during the month(CD Rom). Marines (later replaced by 1/1) guarded Dong Ha; 1/3 protected General artillery barrage pounded the enemy defenses. 27Apr67 ***** 1/3 continued training and The Marines were 08-01-1946, Hometown: St. Louis, MO. Monitored AO Net, that 200, 08Jul67 ***** 1/3 Recon- Found missing Kias, Rifle/wound in leg 1-Wia *****, 21Aug65 ***** Co. A- Sniper fire into lines sustained 10 KIA and 18 WIA, from enemy Province: Tinh Thua C, 01May69 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D CPL Unable to continue and defend and seriously wounded, Corporal Fanter was hit a They secured the beachheads southern Wall: Panel 033W/Row 050, MAUTHE, William Hayes Awarded the SILVER STAR 05Mar68), 07Mar68 AWARDED the NAVY CROSS-Co: A CPL Wall: Panel 025E/Row 040, PFEFFERLE, Warren Walter Kia: Throughout the fought as riflemen. The trench line, in which other members of his platoon were located, he placed Virginia Ridge from the 1st to the 8th, of July. SC. two well-dug-in NVA companies. ARVN-RFs/ Accidental Discharge, Carbine D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Sanh area .Marines end operation 29Apr69. 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