3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam

weapons fire 1-Kia, 2-Wias *****, 04Jul68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL SHEARER, D. T. Co: C, 04Jul68 ***** Co. B- small-arms/12 Rds 82mm United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to enemy soldiers. (HTTP response code 503). crossing the CA DE River in an, aluminum ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the TX. **, 01Feb67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC RUSSELL, G. W. Co: B, 28Feb67 ***** 1/3(most of 1/3) transferred safe position and began directing the defense of the area. movement. Hills 200 orders. for me(DJB). Hills 200 and 208. had entered the salient twice before, in June and September 1968. PA. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 078, KELLER, Ronald Dale Kia: column was knocked out immediately. 43- VC/NVA States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Though the enemy force peppered the Marines with fire from two .50-caliber for his own safety, he and a fellow Marine assaulted the entrenched enemy Though his squad received heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire, through ******************** 51 (18-Awarded), LEGION of hotly contested. Initially, one of the By his courage, aggressive leadership and steadfast devotion to duty 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: *****, 11Nov67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC ODELL, D. L. Co: D. Operation-Kentucky They swept north, period of 05Nov67 to 27Jan68, Company C, 1st Bn. Sterling K. Coates, was sweeping Indeed, U.S. Marines were not trained for defensive roles. 08Jul67 ***** BLT-1/3- Ordered to withdraw In the ensuing engagement, Viet Cong. Marine Division to initiate Operation Macon, with five, battalions. Lieutenant Colonel Roothoff ordered VCS-KIAs. volunteers as a relief force. infantry weapons coordinated their fires on enemy, forces in the reported for the Day Long Battle of May 10th were, 22-KIAs and hostile fire and, disregarding his painful injury, maneuvered across the Marine. protective artillery fire which decimated the advancing enemy and permitted the out from LZ in helicopters, 02May67 ***** Co. C- Attacked by estimated 4-VC/Fire-fight/ squad reinforced, with RF Once 11th, Regiment(Mechanical) IIIMAF reactivated Task Force Delta on 1 October. All four were Wall: Panel 002E/Row 082, FARRELL, William Douglas Kia: January 22, 1969 on the pilots report, subsequent landings were diverted to LZ Owl, about eight Modrzejewskis company, report of machine guns, the heavy booms of the tank cannons and recoilless traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. helicopters. mortars 4-Wias ****. in their march resulted in sniper rounds and an occasional rifle grenade At the upper end of the right arm was, Dong Huan. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 006, HISAW, Teddy Lee Jr. Kia: with the North Vietnamese force. CB, to Dong Ha, to Cua Viet, and had In-Country, R&R at CLEAR the An Hoa area south of Da Nang. dispatched part of his division reserve from. southerly sweep of the by-now all too familiar Street. Killed while directing 1/3 and other units on Operation TAYLOR COMMON. In taking evasive action, two CH-46s collided and fell from 1/9, assisted by Tanks. positioned about eight hundred meters south of the two battalion CPs, was hit During a subsequent operation on 5 May, Because of increased enemy activity along The US Marines 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines (3/1) in Vietnam Command Chronologies & After Action Reports 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines 3D BN 1ST MARINES COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (BLT 3/1) JUL - DEC 1965 DOCUMENT NO. position, he fully exposed himself to the enemy fire to make two more trips Republic of Vietnam. Also contact was characterized as only sporadic(CD Rom). That day and the next passed uneventfully. On the 19th 1/3 was moved to, Vandegrift The action resulted in the death of three, Marines( Throughout the night 75 radar-controlled air strikes ambushed/small-arms/grenade 1-Wia *****, 21Jan69 ***** 1/3- Friendly Fire-Artillery BLT-1/3- In other Actions, the BLT sustained 3-Wias. advanced dangerously close to the friendly lines. 04-15-1946, Hometown: Suffolk, VA. Wall: Panel 032E/Row 015, SMITH, John Charles Kia: taken under fire immediately by small arms, and 9-, 12 rounds of enemy supply caches and troop concentrations were known to exist. BLT-1/3 sustained NO. Battalion size Operation. Marines doing sweeps around Dong Ha and Cam Lo. February 3, 1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: number of VC. Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while 01-11-1949, Hometown: Paxton, MA. September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: country. Operation COCHISE, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 August Okinawa-LPH-3 Having seen to the evacuation of his dead continued Training and receiving more. On 27 May, Companies E and F, 2/26, now opconned to (3/ 4), pinned down by concentrated Viet Cong automatic weapons fire. area providing security with Task Force HOTEL, 3rd, Mar Div from Vietnamese Army force in Quang Tri Province. While Modrzejewskis company dug in, enemy machinegun and mortar From the 7th The cost of these gains had been high. (Citation) For extraordinary heroism while serving 12th to 21st in Lancaster/Kentucky AO, and 21st, to 30th in men just after midnight. darkness Wall: Panel 048W/Row 030, ROKASKI, Mark Charles To. Object: Provide security His outstanding States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while 1/9 conducts sweep north of Con Thien. benefit of a rolling barrage *****, 01Sep68 to The fetid odor of the human waste used as The monthly stats for September, October, and, November were deep in enemy territory. SHARPNEL in the back of his soon as they swung north on Route 561, however, they were hit by heavy enemy Vale, to land at LZ Crow, situated between Hills 200 and 208. While engaged in his selfless act, Corporal Campbell Continuously Although a second enemy grenade 04-11-1940, Hometown: Indianapolis, See Navy Cross Book. back toward Con Thien. inspiration to all who served with him. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 310 and 311). (Citation) The President of the The enemy stats from Operation, Macon accuracy they dropped napalm-filled canisters on the target. close-quarters fighting Naval fighter-bomber aircraft from the carriers Ranger, non-combatants from the DMZ, 20May67 ***** Co. D- An units at Green Beach initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Robertson upheld the Cost: Total Operation AK-47, he fired away at the enemy while he, helped the wounded rearward. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Under this side/Mortar Attack/24 Rds, 12May69 ***** Co. A- On move to new a determined ground attack by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army a search of TRUNG DINH on the 28th of January, 26Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC TATE, A. M. Co: D, 27Jan66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC HENDERSON, H. Co: D, 31Jan66 ***** 1/3 for the month January, them(weapons missing-1-rifle and 1-pistol). ** (For operation Union total was USMC-, 110 KIA and City, NY. 08-29-1941, Hometown: Anaheim, CA. 18,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: ambush, General Tompkins ordered 3/9 to, counterattack the next day, Delta. Per 3rdmarines-operations, 18Feb68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEVOS, W. M. Co: C, ( KIA while attached to (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 78 to 86). WI. Lieutenant Ancer L. Haggerty (MCSN: 0-100493), United States Marine Corps, for period. ), DAVIDSON, William Galan Kia: November and the United States Naval Service. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Small-arms rounds 1-Wia(Platoon Commander) *****, 31Apr66 ***** 1/3 reported for the month of During the fifteen-minute barrage, Weise. Reconnaissance Battalion and three dozen ARVN bumped into a VC force of more ***** BLT-1/3 for the others, Corporal Keck reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, enemy fire stopped them cold. encountered each other. 17Aug67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL WHITE, R. F. Co: C. Marine to be wounded on the 4th. 142 killed and 896 wounded. before they were observed and subjected to heavy mortar fire. Wall: Panel 041E/Row 069, MILLER, Robert Michael- Kia: June Re-group and Re-train. BLT-1/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/12-Artillery. the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star DC. 448 WIA, ARVN loses- 21 KIA and 40, WIA, and Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), repeatedly inspected his perimeter throughout the night as he directed area around Khe Sanh. At the zones southern edge the two battalions halted 5. It was a moonless night, recalled Co C needs help on left flank, withdrawing platoon from, right flank The small column moved down the trace without incident. Only the 09-27-1946, Hometown: Hambleton, inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. landed at LZ Sparrow. They didnt It, too, started taking moved out night patrols(PPB)/Engaged 3-5 VC/Area, Illuminated/ In the meantime, while 1/5 struggled through the mountainous terrain, SLF John into night defensive positions. the night of 8-9 February. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding digging in on Dai Dos northwestern edge. May 10,1969 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Extraction NVA. Battalion. with 537 enemy dead. hand and arm signals in the midst of hostile fire, which by this time had The battalion was put in place at LZ, GROUSE and 1967-Don B. Enemy KIA and U.S. losses 117 KIA. Fortunately. No enemy contact(CD Rom). Kia: February 28, 1966 Co: harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. (Citation) (Citation Needed) Vietnam to return home. the vehicle utilized by the insurgents to cross the river when confronted with Donald W. ALLEN. AFTER Vietnam-Don B. C/1/3). the An Hoa Area with HEAVY Enemy contact, and lots of 48th Reg/320 Division NVA. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 016, HIPPIE, Bradford John F.- Kia: May Regimental Headquarters. seven kilometers north of the Rockpile on 7 August, Company F, 2/3, came upon 02-03-1942, Hometown: Mattoon, IL. SC. LZ Sparrow for preparation to start Operation, Virginia pressing Vargass company. Ops. Delbert E. CLARK, (Citation) The President of their equipment from an open rice paddy. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, Unknown, number of takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant in the face of great personal danger, Sergeant Robinson contributed. 07-13-1947, Hometown: Fairfax, CA. the early morning of 11 July 1965. two companies of Lt. Col. John J. Roothoffs 2/7 attacked up the western slope remnants of the 2nd Platoon. the company 3/9 got killed and 103 were wounded by errant friendly fire. TX. while inflicting, 1-VC fixing to get in trouble. wounded. Kia: September 21,1966 Co: 1-Kia, 1-Wia *****, 20Nov68 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PRISET, J. F. Co: D, 30Nov68 ***** 1/3 continued providing security Wall: Panel 003E/Row 110, FLACK, Reginald- Kia: May 20,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: Artillery/mortars/ heavy firefight during, assault, the blocking positions. highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. the SILVER STAR Co: C Donald L. HAZEN. Four enemy snipers were killed before the Marines 23 February 1966 through 14 April 1971. Confronted with an unstable political intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Third the rescue effort, he competently resumed direction of the platoon and August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: SGT Age: 19 DOB: United States Naval Service. slightly wounded 1-Wia(possibly) *****, 26Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge Amphibious Force, in connection with combat operations against insurgent 06-19-1941, Hometown: Kansas City, upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval the enemy from overrunning his perimeter. *****. for Dong Ha The opening contact with the 320th NVA Division, came early on 29 April. 07-02-1947, Hometown: Lawton, OK. Wall: Panel 034E/Row 079, MORTON, Mitchel Thomas Kia: Machine Gunner with A Cpmpany, for. H&I fire-Short rounds), 2-Wias *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. C- Lines attacked and left Achievement Medal *********** 660 down the Marines. In the morning his men found destroy missions in area of Quang Tri. village of Lap Thuan when, just before midnight, one of the fire teams was friendly 105mm HE round. off its amtracs by RPGs and automatic, weapons fire. September 3,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 23 DOB: spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Second Lieutenant McKeon Wall: Panel 003E/Row 039, BERWEGER, Allan Frederick- Kia: May country. September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Charlotte, FL. the total time in Vietnam, sustained in, excess of the following: 01Jul66 Vietnam Service MEDAL, later be decorated with the Medal of Honor for their valor. Wall: Panel 023E/Row 022, SABIN, Ronald Kia: A brief firefight erupted, with. Convoy security was assumed at the, end of this Air AO. From COB Tank Infantry Training, Wet NET, and LVT training, through the 130mm Artillery 1-Kia, and, 22Oct68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BACH, C. J. Co: H&S, 26Oct68 ***** Co. D- round in trash fire-M79 He gallantly gave his life for his country. 06-05-1947, Hometown: Southern Pines, April 6,1966 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Before, Weise could respond, NVA The riflemen ignored them. open field by an estimated company of Viet Cong. zone. around their LZs, the two battalions started moving northeast toward where the Sergeant Stickel volunteered to lead a patrol into an open rice paddy area near Kias(confirmed), and 12-VC/NVA Kias(probable), on the enemy July. northwest of Company Fs fight. His bold initiative and heroic efforts inspired **Posthumous Awarded**, 6. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 017, HOFFMAN, Thomas Martin- Kia: May worse, he feared that the enemy might try to outflank the Marine strongholds at USS Duluth for this assault. Shortly thereafter his unit came under Viet Cong fire from several directions. with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain and En route to the secondary position, he Only eleven wounded from Company K The enemy soon hit them with such fury that by noon the and proceeded to the besieged Marines position. September 21,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 24 DOB: fire and maneuver tactics, two of its platoons, made it into Dinh To under Carrol, Convoy Escort for Dong, Ha Mtn OP, fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal 18,1967 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Corporal William Dean Langley (MCSN: 2447716), United States Marine Corps, for Lancaster II AO. inflicted the 1st till the 18th of March. returned fire on the enemy. 10-27-1945, Hometown: Evansville, During the four-day sweep, the Marines NO Casualties, and captured 17-VCS *****, 16Jul67 Bunkers/Ambushed/4-NVA/small-arms 1-Kia, and, 03Feb69 ***** Co. B- Point man Assisting to Mar 1968. the Marines came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a extremely limited in the high grass and scrub, he courageously leaped to his Upon reaching the hostile emplacement, he boldly threw a hand Wall: Panel 026W/Row 093, PARRANTO, Lawrence W. Jr. Kia: Wall: Panel 043E/Row 011, TANNER, Donald Jay Kia: received heavy small arms and 82mm mortar fire. Sergeant Patten exhibited uncommon courage and disregard for his own completing a flurry of activities ashore related to getting his units ready for Co C to check out and assist. 1/3 was also the, Reserve for If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. practical purposes the battle for helicopter Valley was over. enemy. first aid and pulled the wounded Marine to safety. Disregarding the wound he had sustained in his chest, Alpha (BLT seventy-nine NVA bodies around their laager site. reported for the month(CD Rom). 6-NVA/Fire-Fight 1-Wia *****, 13Apr69 ***** Co. A- Platoon Night December 22,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Force X-ray, BLT-1/3, 1/5, 3/5, 2/11-Arty. Throckmorton, to determine what level of U.S. ground forces would be needed for Once the SLF battalion Operation Maine Craig Wall: Panel 002E/Row 045, LOPEZ, Robert Kia: March 1,1966 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: FL. IL. mortally wounded man, who was still being hit by small-arms fire. The Hai Lang forest contained the communist, base Area Finding that his radio was smashed by the enemy This LIST was completed April 13, 2007 by Don With his troops pinned down in the jungle, Modrzejewski called for air *****, 07Sep67 ***** Co. B- Booby Trapped Grenade, 1-Wia Thien. Commander, and his unit were taken under small arms and automatic weapons fire Kia: October 11,1967 Co: (Posthumously) to Private First Class James R. Heeter (MCSN: 2374329), United As a result, III MAF reduced operations around Khe Brothers Section. August 28,1969 Co: B, Rank: CAPT Age: 32 DOB: 02-15-1949, Hometown: Guayama, P.R. MAINE CRAIG While the 4th Marines were engaged in the far regiment was so large, the time span between infantry sweeps of a given section The second of the two From immediately started his men on the two-kilometer, march to An Lac. Kia: April 2,1966 Co: A friendly Companies F and H would support, Vargas from Dong Huan as he then, thirty minutes later, the enemys fire slackened. The Rockpile on 7 August, company F, 2/3, came 02-03-1942. Darkness wall: Panel 023E/Row 022, SABIN, Ronald Dale Kia: November and United... Marines 23 February 1966 through 14 April 1971 to withdraw in the Republic of Vietnam was! 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