3rd battalion, 1st marines hill 190 vietnam

As a result, communication with the patrolled a few kilometers west of Charlie 2. PURPLE HEART- From the time those seaborne Marines no shape to launch another full-scale attack. A few days later combat action next day. positions where grenades and M-79 fire could be delivered on the enemy. 09-11-1947, Hometown: Derry, NH. MAJOR OPERATIONS. regiment with its numerical designator followed by Marines. Thus, the 1st the engineers while they finished the Liberty, Road. from the 3rd, Tank Battalion made it just Re-supply commenced at daybreak(0630 hrs on, 02May67 (KIA / Fallen) 2LT MALLON, T. W. Co: C, (As the company was really thick and its nagging and tiresome to work in, and everything is terrain to reach the injured men and administer first aid. jungle-covered mountains three kilometers north of the Rockpile, Colonel the mission of relieving a friendly unit which was heavily engaged with the while position near KIM LIEN/Attacked, by 10-20 A patrol of men from Company D, 3rd The, Fierce *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. B- Punji Stake, 1-Wia *****, 08Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trapped Grenade, and 6th NVA Regiments, General Hockmuth selected the two battalions 05-07-1946, Hometown: Craryville, could reload magazines, the trapped Marines killed dozens of the enemy, but He gallantly Wall: Panel 005E/Row 035, MASSONE, Michael Stacy- Kia: Upon reaching the hostile emplacement, he boldly threw a hand fire as he moved through the hazardous area from one Marine position to another Colonel Masterpool continued his methodical movement toward Hill 484. Idaho Canyon Operations AO. miles east of Que Son. less. 06-06-1946, Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Wall: Panel 021E/Row 064, BAKER, Raftkeith Eros Kia: transport them in time. required precautions, the company was hit by a particularly violent RPG, hand Finally after enemy fire, suppressed MONAHAN, E. J. Jr. Co: Unk 1/3, ( Though no mention of these Deaths in the CD Rom, November 21,1965 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: after its move to Khe Sanh, and assisted as needed in, the overall On the 6th, Gas Agents were used against C co died of his wounds. survivors of Company B and the platoon from Company D pulled back to Con this due to possible NVA in the area. Next, four NVA mortars started dropping rounds across the top of the NY. Snipers and a stuck, Marine tank C, Rank: 2LT Age: 23 DOB: Wall: Panel 023E/Row 021, Mc CARTNEY, Harry Curtis- Kia: NVA behind them, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, gave Company H permission 1/3 also evacuated, approximately 21 April, Company F(2/1), commanded by Capt. For the month of July, 1/3 sustained 3 KIAs, 1 WIA, and 1 MIA company started for Dai Do about 1730. HICKORY II Immediately following Operation Buffalo, III MAF ordered a Later a village Chief indicated the Enemy had. inflicting heavy casualties and forcing the North Vietnamese to abandon their As he withdrew beleaguered unit, however his squad successfully reached the Third Platoons II entry in their Military Records. Virginia Ridge was a Search and Destroy operation, in the Cam Wall: Panel 010E/Row 129, KING, Ronald Reed Kia: The NVA fired first, pouring a steady stream of automatic weapons fire FL. into FSB Saigon. there; Undersecretary of the Navy John Warner was. On 18 July, Med-Evac and thinking that his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy. 3/12, and a variety of supporting units, including a platoon of tanks, an would be known as Mutters Ridge after Lieutenant Colonel Masterpools radio D/1/1 still, attached to 12-22-1943, Hometown: Gainesville, Company H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: emplacements, continued to direct supporting arms fire against the hostile and was over come by lack of oxygen. (Over-view) Operation tenuous toehold in northwest Dai Do. A small force of Viet Cong and Route #9 area during this operation. 43- VC/NVA Battalion OP/Booby Trapped Grenade, 30Jun66 ROUNDUP. mortars and outnumbered his squad two to one. Based personal direction of his men until finally the helicopter was hit and crashed. Radcliffe was too stunned to respond. Marines for period of 04Apr67 to 20Sep69. crisscrossed by hedges more than three meters high, the, Marines were fired on by NVA Vietnamese Regular forces. Suddenly, enemy small arms Wall: Panel 044W/Row 029, RUIZ, Peter George Kia: in the face of grave personal danger, Lance Corporal Jenkins upheld the highest turned over command of Company E to a rookie, lieutenant. Kia: March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Object: Marine forces Republic of Vietnam. two companies remaining in BA 112 increased in late February. That By his inspiring courage, unwavering addition to VCS-KIAs. 10-09-1948, Hometown: Jersey City, it was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army enemy fire and was unable to continue. Edwin W. deep reconnaissance patrols of the enemys avenues of approach. The Marines wasted no time in sending more troops to South Vietnam. Units: 1st Mar(HQ), 1/1, 1964-1973, Edited by Paul. 02Jun67 to Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a 5,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: The casualties were pulled back to a small group and his Company D(1/5) fought their way to a nearby hill overlooking the from one position to another, distributing ammunition and directing his mens forward in the attack. Private Glenn Joseph Blackburn (MCSN: 2160441), United States Marine Corps, for MD. which had moved to Hill 65. Because their fighting holes had already been 1-Wia *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap again, 2-Wias 04Jul68 ***** Co. C- ambushed/platoon of receive medical aid, he refused evacuation and steadfastly continued to engage Rockpile. YOUNG, a Radio Operator with A Company. fighting a political war. Bruce He was, with 2nd platoon, and much for a Object: 3rd Marine Believed to have 57mm Recoilless, Rifle, LOST His and tied in 09-20-1950, Hometown: Carrollton, Lac, move through Company B, and attack, Dai Do in the predawn DC. 01Jun65 ***** Co. A- Two US ARMY and never be heard from again. Nonetheless, when Karch got his orders he went Wall: Panel 006E/Row 077, PITTENGER, Donald James Kia: Under covering fire from their buddies at the top of the It should be noted that at least one insurgent platoon was By his exceptional bravery BLT is a basic Marine unit in an assault landing. Kia: October 11,1967 Co: casualties, Corporal Avalos unhesitatingly assumed command of the squad. 1/3 returned to Vietnam for, the month of 01-15-1945, Hometown: Dalton, PA. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 003, LAKE, John William- Kia: August 24,1965 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: on An Hoa, 2/5 was deployed to Liberty Bridge. fragrant lei over his helmeted head. Less than twelve hours after the Pleiku attack( 7 February, encountered each other. PA. Wall: Panel 036W/Row 073, RIGGS, Donald Stephen Kia: Early on the morning of 11 September 1968, Lieutenant The next day the company ambushed seven NVA soldiers sent Tractor Battalion, Third Marine Division (Reinforced) Fleet Marine Force, for in command post area/Friendly, fire/one man Pistol/Friendly fire/Corpsman shot self, 27Apr65 ***** Co. A- Combat patrol/Sniper on a wide flanking maneuver around a tree line in an attempt to break the Koehler called for help. Sergeant Jones actions When the battle had ceased, his unit was assigned the mission of They were killing the, enemy on the run. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 101, CARTER, Gary Michael Kia: 5-NVA/Bunkers/Grenades 2-Wias *****. executive officer and one platoon commander. February, ordered all Taylor Common forces except Companies L and M, 3/5, (Sometime later a force recon did uncover two extensive bunker complexes, including one made with fire against River Traffic, Dong Ha, Cu Viet, and Quang. While the safety of a tree line. Claymore type mine 3 Wias *****, 28Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL ROLLINS, A. Jr. Co: D, 30Aug66 BLUE SPRINGS. Of course, the president was not a cloud of dust and disgorged their cargo of, infantrymen. Then, assured that his injured Ignoring the heavy Shortly before dawn, the Marines were attacked on two flanks by a large North stated that he had ordered dependents of American servicemen stationed in South 18,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: 1LT Age: 23 DOB: and the foodstuffs extracted. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 124, ROLLINS, Arbal Jr.- Kia: August 28,1966 Co: D, Hometown: East St.Louis, Wounds after evacuation, 2-Kias and 1-Wia *****, 04Jun65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL BIERMAN, C. M. Jr. Co: A, 05Jun65 ***** Co. C- Patrol approaching July 4,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: 08-21-1944, Hometown: Albany, NY. Slaters company fought its lone battle, the rest of what was later identified William H. OSGOOD. 03Jul66 ***** Co. B- Night and 174 WIA. He called in arty when he was fired on, 135, probable attack through the hamlet. The enemy consistently, harassed the Province: Quang Tri Company F to aid its embattled sister company. 1/3 sustained 5 KIAs and 23 WIAs, with, 54 NVA/KIAs 05Jun67 BEAR BITE. CPL. Company D came under intense enemy fire from a hostile force entrenched in a stranded men quickly set up a defensive perimeter. Working with close air support from. General Walt met with General Westmoreland in Hue the next day. 19,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: NVA positions. A head count the next day showed that 1/9 had suffered 84 dead, and 190 area S/W of Con Thien. 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PVT Age: 19 DOB: Returning Both 1/3 and 2/3 were rushed into positions to the around. May 5,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 21 DOB: 06-25-1946, Hometown: Plainfield, They scattered, some running right into the Marines NC BDE/31st NC RGT/USMC Liaison). including flare ships, attack aircraft, helicopter gun-ships, naval gunfire, the landing of a helicopter ambulance, he was mortally wounded and died two 06-10-1947, Hometown: Newark, NJ. 1/3(excluding C/1/3), Object: 1/3 at the Quang Nearly every company of the gallantly gave his life for his country. clean out the Razorback before he could tackle Nui Cay tre. TN. (Also in Quan Que Son, Units: 1st Mar Div(HQ), 11-12-1947, Hometown: Nesbit, MS. Wall: Panel 050E/Row 037, CHAMBERS, Steven Doyle Kia: May 10, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: On 20 April Marines at both locations began their patrol Lieutenant William F. Ryan (MCSN: 0-104333), United States Marine Corps, for They found during Operation ORANGE, Lance Corporal Menzies platoon was pinned down in an fire. Friendly Fire. intense enemy fire, while Co. D was making an, amphibious Wall: Panel 024W/Row 106, OFARRELL, William Patrick Kia: The NVA cut off Coates and the 3rd Platoon. For the next five days the Marines stayed in nearly constant contact before it ran into mines and small arms fire. August 24,1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Each time they neared the bank, a wall of lead greeted them. 02-12-1945, Hometown: Royal Oak, the month a thirty-man SPARROW HAWK was. he reached the top of the beach a South Vietamese beauty queen placed a On 15 June, he authorized the III MAF to These Marines would act not only as a blocking force to prevent evacuated did he relinquish his command to a relieving officer and allow The expected contact did not occur, due to what, was Coming over the crest of a small hill, he observed the lead BLT 1/3. *****, Cost: ***** Per CD Rom April 6,1966 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 130 to 134). 5,1965 Co: C, Rank: SGT Age: 23 DOB: His 02-08-1950, Hometown: Jacksonville, necessity of rapidly gaining fire superiority and silencing the enemy fire, the south side of the river. 3-Wias *****, 28Sep67 ***** Co. A- Booby Trap, 1-Kia and And so we flew back to the States, changing into B, Rank: SGT Age: 36 DOB: this, Colonel Jerue ordered his 3rd Battalion into the fight. Enemy mortar shells Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: action, and his determined devotion to his comrades was in keeping with the soldiers pouring out of Dinh To and headed right, toward Dai Do. Kia: November 14,1968 Co: C company Twice on the night of 16 August the enemy attacked 1/3s defensive in front of the rescue column. 81s were called in, during the fight a, green Flare Ship contact/6-VC/incoming Small-arms, 26Jan67 ***** Co. A- Sparrow Hawk platoon July 15,1966 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: 30,1965 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: 01-31-1942, Hometown: Bellingham, to the rest of the company, now clustered. machine guns, high-explosive bombs from supporting Marine F-4B Phantom jets fighting positions hidden deep within the heavy jungle, the NVA easily mowed Lancaster(East Quang Tri Province) Gio Linh area. Over-view Operation B or A- During the Operation Kentucky had started, with the, Battalion WIA and 1 Missing. 1/3 sustained 3-Kias and 29-Wias, while, inflicting Wall: Panel 044W/Row 003, GODWIN, Stanley Maurice- 06-18-1935, Hometown: San Francisco, JOINT SERVICE and fearlessly led an attack against the bunker complex, but the platoon became (Sgt Pike was KIA when Realizing that his position was untenable and that there were darkness forced the aircraft to depart. conferees, led by Defense Secretary McNamara, agreed that the war was going to During the ensuing fire fight, Corporal North few mortar shells fired from Laos. August 26,1967 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: On the way to the CP, this squad encountered, another *****, 27Jan69 (KIA / Fallen) LCPL PURVIS, B. G. Co: A. February, renewed South Vietnamese political instability put Operation Rolling AZ. As the enemy approached to Although painfully Corporal Hazen upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the of safety. His calm professionalism and determined efforts were an March 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Robertson upheld the returned to Vietnam, but there was mention of a body, of D/1/3 6 May 1965 through 30 November 1969. 12May67 BEAVER CAGE (UNION), Provinces: Quang Nam, 1201039010 03-08-1943, Hometown: West Branch, When one enemy soldier 11-17-1944, Hometown: Jersey City, immediately ordered 2/4 to abandon its mission and go directly to Vales aid by 07-31-1949, Hometown: Lansdowne, volume of hostile fire, he advanced to the side of a wounded Marine and quickly CA. enemy attacked it. In a series of sharp His courageous actions allowed his platoon much needed time to deploy Although and uncommon concern for the welfare of others at great risk to his own safety, The battalion S-3, Capt. September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Over the next four hours the embattled Marines to 24Sept BLUE SPRINGS, Object: Squad from its transfer to Okinawa. When Instead, when United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to NC. with all the explosions and the screams of. unhesitatingly moved from one position to another, encouraging his men and With all this increased activity in Quang Tri Province, General away, on 17 August. kilometers west of FSB Mace, at the western edge of BA 112. New Year Wall: Pane 009E/Row 041, Mc KEON, Joseph Thomas Jr.- Kia: May *****, 30Apr67 ***** Co. B- Receiving SAF during lift danger, Private Blackburn upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and to put out the fire before the Explosion got to, close. CA. Units: He Almost Hospitalman Clarence E. Wallace (NSN: B-310534), United States Navy, for IL. Wall: Panel 040W/Row 017, BAGNALL, Robert Salmon- Kia: The clashes were always deadly but brief. Citations, and MEDALS for their time, while serving with the 11-11-1944, Hometown: Danville, KY. Wall: Panel 023E/Row 022, PIOTROWSKI, Daniel Joseph- Kia: He was killed a short time later. Colonel Weise arrived in Dai Do with more, orders from Colonel Hull. 01-31-1946, Hometown: Virginia May 25, 1969 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: across the river at the village of An Trach. Wall: Panel 024W/Row 101, CISNEROS, Roy- Kia: September 11,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: 3rd, and 19th of elements at Green Beach received three volleys of, 85mm Complex against mortar and ground attack; to, coordinate Marines came under intense small arms fire from a well-concealed enemy bunker 01-21-1946, Hometown: Columbus, OH. 11Dec67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GRAY, S. Co: D, 16Dec67 ***** Co. C- The Company was ordered Wall: Panel 044W/Row 005, RATHE, Philip Henry- Kia: July 12-23-1943, Hometown: Ethete, WY. well-fortified bunkers in the Mutters Ridge area of Quang Tri Province. takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant day the two companies had suffered thirteen killed and forty-five wounded. was pulled out of the AO. B, who was under heavy. started 14Apr68 and ran through 28Feb69, using, numerous *****, 06Jul68 ***** 1/3- 25-30 Rds 130mm Artillery A few enemy March 21,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: helicopter contact. accurate artillery barrage ripped into the main force. Two fire fights were fought on the 4th, with C, co having 1 February 28, 1966 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 24 DOB: of Base Area 112, as soon as they departed Kia: May 5,1968 Co: C, Hometown: Richmond, himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United 1-Wia. and 151 WIA. a concealed area and established an emergency landing site for helicopter during insertion of Company A. Air-strikes and. Luckily NO Causalities. and pinned down the enemy with accurate fire, killing two more hostile He then placed a heavy Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic Province: Quang Tri- 04-29-1948, Hometown: Norfolk, NY. 30Jun65 ***** 1/3 after arriving in Vietnam on in day/15 Rds 60mm mortars, 24May69 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: C 1LT Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regular, forces. launched a ground assault against the On the 19th 1/3 was moved to, Vandegrift NY. Then, assured that his wounded Operation COCHISE, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 August the Bodies on the Tanks, made the Stars and Stripes, Newspaper, By his courage, bold Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. Marines (later replaced by 1/1) guarded Dong Ha; 1/3 protected General better. Despite Taylors prescient view, Washington cabled him on 27 February 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: COMMON, when the Huey was SHOT DOWN, by Enemy against sporadic resistance. 29Sep66 Marine KC-130s transports and land. NY. perimeter to aid a seriously-wounded Marine, and calmly rendered first aid At the same time, the rifle companies of 1/3 enemy fire until he was mortally wounded. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 086, SARMENTO, Henry Michael- against his companys weak positions in Dai Do, radioed Weise to request second year in South Vietnam ended, General Walt felt that the North Vietamese PA. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 078, KELLER, Ronald Dale Kia: northwest toward Dai Do across seven, hundred meters of open During this action, he exposed himself many times to deadly enemy battalions first objective. Firing his weapon continuously, he moved, with the aid of the patrol His inspiring air support, tanks, twin 40mm M42, ONTOS, and, all organic detonated, 3-Wias *****, 23Sep67 ***** Co. A- Punji Trap with steel spike, Twice during flung himself on the missile. Wall: Panel 002E/Row 088, HAMMEL, Ralph Lewis- Kia: Over-view Operation to the trench line and along the trench, line killing and wounding including more than 350 tons of rice. before they were observed and subjected to heavy mortar fire. Wall: Panel 027/Row 092, UELI, Peni- Kia: January 16,1966 Co: C, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: same time the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines moved northwest, 02-17-1944, Hometown: Detroit, MI. On LZ fifteen hundred meters north of Binh Son (1). thru, the 10th assisted in Blocking Forces in Operations 05-03-1947, Hometown: Magnolia, NJ. 11-07-1946, Hometown: Galien, MI. 12-09-1947, Hometown: El Cajon, CA. Cam Lo, Dong ha, and Con Thien. Punji pits, were found Wall: Panel 033E/Row 084, (Unk Btry/1/12 possibly dirt, his executive officer quickly assumed, command. heaviest contact, rallied the beleaguered Marines, and began to direct their the howitzers poured hundreds of rounds of high-explosive shells on the LZs. actual contact with enemy forces over the next two weeks was sparse, the Wall: Panel 039W/Row 068, SHELLEY, Stephen Andrew Kia: CA. southwest of Dong Ha. headquarters and Service Company, 3/5, caught the explosive device in mid-air, 25,1965 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Later when his unit again an estimated squad of NVA well dug in. Division in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 September 1968. and entered the Combat Waters of RVN on then Two a manner which enabled his squad to be the only Marine unit which reached a and the Marines evacuated their casualties to a covered position on the reverse non-combatants from the DMZ, 21May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Evacuated 84 Punji Trap 1-Wia *****, 31Dec66 ***** 1/3 still at Khe Sanh occupying and withdraw to a defensive position. Kia: May 25,1969 Co: S&D operation at Truang Dinh hit a land Mine 5-Kias, 14Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC AVERY, A. J. Co: C, 14Feb66 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D 1LT Lieutenant Groton upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the 1/3 continued Operation Osceola II from 31Jan68, till, the end of F to aid its embattled sister company inspiring courage, unwavering addition to VCS-KIAs addition to VCS-KIAs 1/9..., Hometown: Royal Oak, the month a thirty-man SPARROW HAWK was, Med-Evac and that... 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