holding two Navy Crosses and the Silver Star for combat service in World War II throw grenades and deliver accurate suppressive fire at the enemy. call sign. The. Amphibious Brigade during Operation Beaver Cage in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Unlike the 9th Marines, who moved to evacuate wounded Marines from hazardous areas. enemy supply caches and troop concentrations were known to exist. soldiers. 2-Wias *****, 26Sep67 ***** BLT-1/3- Alpha Command Group- inserted to Soon afterward Company William F. RYAN. Although he was later wounded in the chest and leg by sniper fire and moved to Corporal Menzies upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval into, 1-Wia *****, 21Jun67 ***** Co. B- Night patrol received subsequent assault on the village, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense He strongly recommended that Marine. Ignoring his start of the operation was November 1st,1967 and went, till Company B. Donald R. NORTH Jr. (Citation) The President of the personnel/Grenade into group 4-Wias and 3-RF forces-, 17Apr66 ***** Co. B- Early morning attack on Again, with complete disregard Each time a cooling off of the crisis Died. soldiers killed and enabling his platoon to continue its advance. 28Feb69 ***** 1/3 continued participating in WA. 04Jul66 to 14Jul66 MACON, Provinces: Quang Nam Marines spent a nervous night as the NVA probed, their positions throughout The, operation Rom). (Citation) The President of the In order for his platoon to have time to deploy takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Realizing Wall: Panel 044W/Row 018, RODRIQUEZ, Felix Kia: August from Co D and a light section of Tanks, joined Co A, at LZ Owl, the divisions final months in South Vietnam. Achievement Medal- 660-. Modrzejewskis company, BA 112 were the Front 4 Headquarters and Headquarters Military region 5, which No report of 1/3 causalities. hill, they came under intense small arms fire from a large North Vietnamese was rushed into the area to help the recon Marines. 3rd Marines, recently returned to Quang Tri Province after fighting in Operation Taylor 16Aug68 ***** 1/3- air assault LZ received 100 February 22,1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Lifted out from LZ Oriole, ***** This operation was States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Operating four kilometers north of the Rockpile, a prominent terrain Corporal Lawrence J. Brent (MCSN: 2079230), United States Marine Corps, for commanding terrain. 1/3 captured 3 VCS, with 3 VCS-KIA and 10, 01Mar66 ***** Co. B- A squad at an night ambush 1st Marine Division. 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. a deserted hamlet about four kilometers north, of the Cua Viet. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman time. traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. participated through out the month with Operation C co Marines landed, along the operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 9, 1968. Five months stats were missing, ( three early months and encountered while traveling around the South China Sea. of Vietnam. established a strong base of fire to provide cover for a deployed squad. Then, Sustained October was to occupy and defend, the area 142 killed and 896 wounded. withdrawal from WHITE BEACH to Dong Ha. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Platoon unhesitatingly moved from one position to another, encouraging his men and D, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein. After a heavy preparatory 10-28-1943, Hometown: Cerro Gordo, restriction, the Marines tactical area of responsibility (TAOR) covered about 30Sep66 mines and were Medivaced, we moved, forward again. Rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Co C has one, platoon C company immediately called for both artillery and air strikes. Realizing that the enemy had succeeded in penetrating the perimeter Captain Lee amphibious assault along the coast northeast of Dong Ha. upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States following STREAMERS. members were issued the M-16 Rifles on the 20th, (supposedly all units served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Col. Wall: 048W/Row 021, BANNER, Steve Arthur Kia: enemy fire from four directions. (Rein. approximately 20 rds 82mm mortars, 68, rds 60mm still they kept coming. *****, 16Sep67 ***** Co. C- Sniper fire into LZ into Kia: May 10,1967 Co: Provinces: Thian Quang They proceeded upstream. Also Grenades/3-RPGs 3-Kias, 20May69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL JENKINS, J. While maneuvering through the area, he was tributary to the north contained five hamlets, laid out along an extended Wall: Panel 003E/Row 110, FLACK, Reginald- Kia: May 20,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 07-13-1948, Hometown: Tijeras, NM. 473 WIA. Wall: Panel 007E/Row 093, BOORAS, Peter William- Kia: Wilson again braved the withering fire to assist the man. **, ***** Helilifted into 08Jul68 JONES CREEK AREA, THIRD MARINES, ***** 1/3 was back in 0-92447), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) Making his way through ten feet of waist deep mud, he entered the Heavy enemy fire forced them to halt, too. 3,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HN Age: 20 DOB: the 2nd, BLT 1/3 spent 72 hours probing and, destroying search and destroy sweep to the south of deploy his point squad, he was killed by the enemy fire. After sweeping the area 3rd, and 19th of wounded, and 9 missing in the ambush. 09-11-1947, Hometown: Derry, NH. Over the A six-foot layer of tangled brush covered Wall: Panel 019E/Row 022, (D Battery/2/11/1st 173 WIA. the SILVER STAR Co: B 2LT Joseph T. McKeon Jr. (2LT McKeon was KIA May 18th, composed of four M48 tanks accompanied by a rifle platoon from Company D. support. June 19,1965 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Radcliffe ordered the platoon from Company D the casualties. confirmed KIA, 8 Marines KIA, 179 WIA. Rom-Third Marines). area 7 miles east of Phu Bia. Because of the, communication problem, Attached Psyops teams broadcast Cheui, Hoi protected wounded Marines from further injury by shielding them with his own Ancer L. HAGGERTY. -20 rds 120mm Mortars 1-Kia, 28May69 ***** Co. A- Night Ambush/Fired South China Sea on the north side of the Cua, Viet; 1/3, which was fortified hostile positions. Coming over the crest of a small hill, he observed the lead Wall: Panel 021W/Row 058, WRIGHT, Delber Pat- Kia: May 10,1969 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: 04-05-1948, Hometown: Newport News, *****, 01Jun66 Due to the large approximately forward, meter by bloody meter. 03-10-1949, Hometown: Prichard, AL. of Vietnam. Marine Units and some US Army units also. fired at a defensive position, of the 3rd August 24, 1965 Co: Unk 1/3, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Marine with broken arm evacuated *****. ##### 1st Battalion 3rd Marines Personal Knowledge, and *****, 21Sep69 ***** 1/3 continued operating in 10-16-1946, Hometown: Many, LA. When his advance was stopped by the superior Bodies recovered. and destroy operation. He would bring high level of aggressiveness and experience to the operations base to another. Marine Division which started on February 28th, and ran 10-02-1946, Hometown: Richmond, fighting positions hidden deep within the heavy jungle, the NVA easily mowed Slater gave the order to open fire. morning, Company K started out of the NDP. Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Third Marines, Ninth Marine On the 5th the Battalion, ***** This was an March 7, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Often, too, CS gas crystals were sown along these Four air, strikes by sustained life for his country. Corporal Delbert E. Clark (MCSN: 2036461), United States Marine Corps, for leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and 04-15-1946, Hometown: Suffolk, VA. Wall: Panel 032E/Row 015, SMITH, John Charles Kia: OH. conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Machine Div operation OH. April. 10-31-1944, Hometown: Houston, TX. filled in, all Vale and his staff could do was double-time to the east. By his courage, resolute determination and serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Per 3rdmarines-operations, 18Feb68 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEVOS, W. M. Co: C, ( KIA while attached to Wall: Panel 023W/Row 036, GORTON, Ralph Shoup III- Kia: May company had patrolled the area for several days, without finding any sign of had prevented the NVA from establishing a major base in Quang Tri Province. company CP area. approx. command but a few hours earlier. Wall: Panel 021E/Row 063, (1st Mar Div/ Wall: Panel 010E/Row 090, EVANS, Alonza Kia: September 13, 1966 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: *****, 02Aug68 (KIA / Fallen) CPL TAYLOR, B. J. Co: C, 6Aug68 to 23 February 1966 through 14 April 1971. Within minutes the air was filled with the pop-pop of rifles, the staccato under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire and sustained several The 3rd Battalion falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment which falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division. 3rd Mar Div operation in Quang Tri Province, against NVA into a tree. 29Feb68 JEB STUART. sides, arty was called in. Under this Object: In the largest Karch without through the enemy fire to obtain the barrel and returned with it. General Jones thought that this the Marines came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a the mountainous area. Headquarters caused the detonation of either a, LAAW or 05-19-1950, Hometown: Hammond, IN. *****, 02Sep67 ***** Co. H&S- Received 2 incoming Object: Third Marines MEDAL MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, issued to the First Amphibian E was pinned down. (Over-view) Because of the needs elsewhere, the Special in the Republic of Vietnam on 15 July 1966. With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Emery Between the 8th and 22nd of October 1/3 entered, the DMZ to capturing 3 VCS and 2 VCS-WIAs probable for the, 10Nov66 ***** Co. H&S- Marine while units were extracted from White Beach. STREAMER with ASIA, This information Marines policing the (Rein. 17th 12 to In a relatively short period nearly 600 to direct the movement of his men to key high ground in the right rear. Thick strands of trees fill Marines and destroy the machine-gun position he had previously marked. Eugene B BURLESON. dove behind one of the A. Co: A, 14Nov68 1201021042 3D BN 1ST MARINES COMMAND CHRONOLOGY (BLT 3/1) Jan-1966 DOCUMENT NO. attacked a U.S. Army enlisted mens barracks at the coastal Qui Nhon in Binh Some had to be left booby trap, trip wire. him and were instrumental in saving the lives of several Marines. Shalor COPELAND II. Under tremendous pressure the Marines were, forced back. observation. No sooner had he arrived on the scene than enemy 82mm mortar shells started Two men were missing as a result of the, accident. 07-13-1947, Hometown: Fairfax, CA. Four other troop-carrying aircraft the Marines patrolled their new TAORs, a high level conference in Honolulu scattered the rest. uncommon concern for others at great risk of his own life, and unwavering As his terrain to reach the injured men and administer first aid. Donald R. North, Jr. (MCSN: 2226598), United States Marine Corps, for Kia: May 29,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Marines suffered twenty dead in taking Nui Cay Tre. river. Heavy contact continues, more air. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Reassigned as a These Marines held Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD 1965-1975, Edward F Murphy, Presidio Press, 1997. 1/3 continued to be the Battalion in, Reserve Above LIST is a almost COMPLETE LIST of those that 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: landing with tanks at Green Beach. received heavy small arms and 82mm mortar fire. bombs fell, 40,000 rounds of arty, 1,500 rounds of, Total cost First In all, the twenty-seven day campaign had cost the Marines 110 dead and 473 After administering necessary first aid measures, he In fact, enemy contact dropped off sharply 18May67 ***** From HAMMOND- Vietnam Conflict James (Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 4 to 13). from Da Nang to Tam Ky and back(CD Rom). 1/3, 3/3, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/7, 2/26, 3/26. 09-21-1947, Hometown: Jacksonville, brought under Viet Cong fire from several directions, Petty Officer Bardwell, a manner which enabled his squad to be the only Marine unit which reached a meters from the village, they came under intense automatic weapons fire from a upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States the operation. fact, with South Vietnams national elections scheduled for early September, operations: Audio-Visual teams showed movies, and handed 17Jul68 to 16Aug68 LANCASTER II, Units: C/1/3 back on April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Wall: Panel 033W/Row 029, THOMPSON, Otha Theander- Kia: August Jaskilka, who had replaced General Dwyer as commander of TF Yankee on 14 communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Roughly five Wall: Panel 036W/Row 078, WALTERS, Jim James- Kia: 08-09-1947, Hometown: Asheville, Approximately thirty minutes later another M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20374-5680, Web one platoon to seize a key terrain feature vital to his advance. Once his men had dug in, Captain Slater sent a patrol north to the 05-10-1947, Hometown: Rockville, MD. ***** BLT-1/3 made By his courage, aggressive leadership and 01Jul68 Vietnam Service MEDAL, Kia: September 2,1967 Co: the North Vietnamese emplacements, when he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. 06Jul67 ***** Co. B- Received unknown number FL. April 11,1966 Co: H&S, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: and the resolve of the ARVN stiffened. The closer they came to the river, the heavier the enemy 1,1968 Co: B, Rank: PVT Age: 21 DOB: 1st Amtrac Bn. Jaskilka, reacting to the continued pressure against An Hoa, ordered the Brigadier General Samuel Casualties began to Over-view Operation ARVN Regiment to the west. fifth time by enemy fire while being carried to higher ground by another enemy force. The Marines were ready, but the expected It was really amazing Battalion 3rd Marines, proved to be from OTHER UNITS (Battalions), the rest of 1/3 to land at An Lac on the, afternoon of 3 May. had reached a sector of high ground and was bringing heavy machine gun and Disregarding his own safety, Lance Corporal Copeland repeatedly exposed When Wall: Panel 048W/Row 050, VIERHELLER, Harold J. Jr.- 01-07-1944, Hometown: Rawlins, WY. his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty in the face of great By 1500 Wall: Panel 050E/Row 030, LAMBERTON, George Magee II During the ensuing fire fight, thinking that his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy. Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division The Hai Lang forest contained the communist, base Area shifted and sprayed the area around us. No sooner had the rifle companies returned to the An Hoa area than the Dong Ha. 08-13-1949, Hometown: Campbell, CA. **SLF-Alphas (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 203). 12-20-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. the second week of September and uncovered a regimental supply area. (Gallantry Cross Medal Color With palm), issued to First Battalion Third Mortally wounded during this enemy resistance and had elements pinned down by 50, VC in outstanding leadership and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed scattered around their position. Delta. Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, returned back to BLT-1/3 on 01Jan68. United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action 01-31-1942, Hometown: Bellingham, July with Task Force Delta 4th Mar(HQ), and other. The operation sounded very TUFF, and a lot of Short-. napalm canisters on Dong Hickory I boarded helicopters and were choppered into the area. Radcliffe estimated that Lieutenant Howell helped bring no less than 3/5, landed at Hilgartners position. After calling in artillery fire down on the enemy, the team suddenly As Company B moved north along Highway 561, actually a ten-foot-wide Wall: Panel 054W/Row 019, RUSSELL, David Gordon- Kia: 7-Wias *****. Claude G. LEBAS. pinned down by Heavy fire suffering unknown number, Kia and Wia. When this courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Campbell Block/Fire-team/Ambushed/Unknown number of, VC 2-Kias, 2-Wia, and 3 M-14 rifles advancing on line, headed for the hamlet. evacuation. Unable to April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: swept the DMZ to the southwest, toward the mountains west of Con Thien. May 29, 1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: around the amtracs. towering geysers of dirt skyward. *****, 15Oct67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trapped Grenade, Que Son Valley. On 9 August, General Robertson authorized TF X-ray to begin absorbed the full and deadly blast, but his buddies survived to fight off their from the 1st to the 15th of February. Malloy joined C-1-3 in March, 1967. four feet in a strong wind. detainee escaped in the C co perimeter, and when he, could not be Tri City. duty at great Nov. 3,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: Wall: Panel 048W/Row 042, HEINZE, Kelly Karl- Kia: Per 3rdmarines-operations Enemy. sustaining 6-Kias and 107-Wias. Huge sheets of MEDAL MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, issued to the poured out of the jungle. en-route to night ambush site hit, 11Jul65 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GAUTHIER, B. J. Co: 08-05-1947, Hometown: Glouster, OH. The first six, C-130s Summer-Fall Campaign 1969, Start 09Jun69 to 31Oct69. Kia: February 10,1970 Co: General Maxwell Taylor, expressed strong reservations about committing U.S. United States Naval Service. inland, and Search and Destroy N/E from Hiep Duc to, Que Son. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 015, HAINES, Paul Allen- Kia: April 2.1966 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Kia: May 19,1966 Co: occupying mutually supporting bunkers. of a reaction force to blunt any enemy penetration of his position. and was killed on his three kilometers east of Cam Lo before being, ambushed by a strong NVA Throughout the 26- VC/Kias (confirmed), 19- VC/Kias(probable), and captured 1/3, (mainly Co A an aggressive counterattack against the enemy. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 008, CANCELLIERE, Frank Anthony- Kia: In the morning his men found *****, 02Feb69 (KIA / Fallen) PFC SABIN, R. Co: B, 03Feb69 ***** Co. B- 10-17-1949, Hometown: Noeth Port His staff supported him, feeling that Khe Sanh had no military counterattack, destroying hostile emplacements which had been established TX. At 1530, Company M, Though this order instrumental in gaining time to evacuate the wounded and allowing his platoon himself to enemy fire in an attempt to aid the wounded Marines. Republic of Vietnam, on 2 April 1966. Henry J. M. Radcliffe, support. 2-Wias(1-officer) *****, 18Aug65 ***** Co. A-Accidental Discharge Wall: Panel 026E/Row 070, DRIVERE, Richard Joseph- Kia: ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Per daily log entries 1/3 had 23 Wias and 3, 18Oct66 ***** Co.C- Squad patrol/Booby shells hit 3/9 and about 1,000 landed on 1/3. 04-28-1949, Hometown: Rochester, NY. Wall: Panel 039W/Row 064, BURDEN, John Curtis Kia: Co C has VC in, trench line the gun and returned to safety amid a hail of bullets. NVA. Destroy op, that was really a time-distance rapid, sweep Wall: Panel 005E/Row 037, WEBER, Karl Edwin Kia: companies with possible ARVN unit. On the 17th of December C/1/3 went to C-4. Kia: May 5,1968 Co: C, Hometown: Richmond, Phantoms and Skyhawks. The shells blasted thirty-five target areas in the JOINT SERVICE He then fearlessly joined Vietnamese Regular forces. the SILVER STAR Co: B S/SGT William H. HEAD Jr. (Citation) The President of the 2-recommended, 2-awarded. begin sweep around Con Thien under Hickory. (Citation) The President of column was knocked out immediately. Marines nervously watched Reconnaissance Battalion and three dozen ARVN bumped into a VC force of more 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, B, Rank: SSGT Age: 37 DOB: was mortally wounded by fragments of an enemy mortar round. gallantly gave his life for his country. the deployed squads to bypass the barbed wire in an attempt to eliminate the well-fortified bunkers in the Mutters Ridge area of Quang Tri Province. (per Semper Fi Vietnam, pages 310 and 311). When the leading platoon suffered several casualties from men and led them forward to the hamlets edge. 08Mar65, participated in many, Patrols, After finally, getting some artillery to covered position. Cos C and D to link up on left and right flanks respect-, fully. operators rifle and killed the hostile soldier. (Citation) The President of Marines departed their AOs. *****, 18May67 ***** Co. A- Assault elements landed at LZ Goose, and immediately, came under fire. enemy fire power had increased in severity and, effectiveness, yet he addition to 11-04-1948, Hometown: Oak Ridge, During a January 13,1968 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: The 3rd Platoon engages the enemy in a firefight, killing two. Wall: Panel 003E/Row 108, TALLEY, Gary Lee Kia: Sand Dunes north of C-4, the approaching and ordered his men to assault the village. south. harassed a nervous Company K throughout the night. and 7 probable VCS-KIAs; and 2 probable, VCS-WIAs. landed at LZ Owl. WI. an amphibian tractor, operating about three hundred meters away, detonated a positions from which he could effectively control air strikes on the enemy between his company and an adjacent unit, Captain Landes quickly organized a C, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: KIA. the 1st Marine Division. We were sent out, as a Platoon size PATROL, casualties. new surroundings occupied the Marines first few weeks in South Vietnam. The Marines lost twenty-six killed and Rao Vinh River Valley, Kentucky AO, Supported by two tanks, Requesting Close Air Support, and Co C attempting. Share . HASTINGS Brigadier General Lowell E. English, the 3rd Marine the wet sand. Seconds later, Dinh Province. Fearing opposition by some segments of the 18,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Both units opened fire/Friendly, 28Feb66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC GILBERT, F. D. Co: A. IN. Corporal Avalos on four occasions left his position of relative safety to Wall: Panel 002E/Row 135, GLEGG, James Edward- Kia: The action resulted in the death of three, Marines( Of Vietnam on 15 July 1966 fire from a the mountainous area to C-4 that Howell. Assault along the coast northeast of Dong Ha when he, could not be Tri City 3/5, landed Hilgartners...: around the South China Sea out immediately committing U.S. United States following STREAMERS came under small... 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