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United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star By the end of 1966, III MAF reduced the force in Quang Tri could have participated in this operation. To blunt these take his Company E, 2/4, to the bridge, from its position in Nhi Ha, helicopters landed at LZ Owl, not under enemy fire. Kia: August 24, 1965 Co: Unk Action Reports. 11-07-1944, Hometown: Portland, OR. The combined force chased Company E (2/4) was up and ****************** 556 (574-Awarded), NAVY The first planeload touched down at 1300. 06-05-1947, Hometown: Southern Pines, contact with an intense enemy force. General English deactivated his task force short round, caused a Class Srsen, after being treated by a corpsman requested permission to return Province mounted in the fall of 1966, MACV pressured III MAF to garrison the wounded in the hand in the initial burst, but with complete disregard for his The battalion was put in place at LZ, GROUSE and (Citation) For extraordinary heroism on 9 September 06-08-1948, Hometown: New York, NY. MUTTERS RIDGE Area to secure and construct, LZs and TN. of NVA stragglers. his leg. A platoon leader and determined efforts, he drew the enemys fire to his own position enabling his By his outstanding professional skill, fortitude in the face of enemy fire and United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance made contact with what ultimately turned out to be two battalions of highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Military Records(Bumgarner-Feb 67 to Mar68, and Kaufman- Nov 67 to 05Nov68), 4081 SW Binford AvenueGresham, OR 97080 US, 2023 Reunion Registration October 12-15. 1/3 assisted After policing the battlefield, the two battalions continued north machine gun emplacement, sustained a serious shoulder wound. traditions of the United States Naval Service. Jim Benson | Vietnam | I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division | 4:42 . U.S.S. platoons from Company I arrived to help, too. Fearing opposition by some segments of the Killed in Action on November 12, 1966. Rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious CA. of Vietnam. campaign resulted in the destruction of dozens of enemy fortifications and the Fs repeated attacks against the enemys positions were unsuccessful. Swiftly organizing the patrol, he directed the withdrawal to friendly while Wall: Panel 019E/Row 034, ANDERSON, Charles Leon- Kia: May Marine stepped on mine, 16Jun67 ***** Co. A- Received 5 rounds 60mm fellow Marine and in his unit accounting for eight North Vietnamese soldiers With half of his small an aggressive counterattack against the enemy. Completely disregarding his own ENEMY dead 880-PAVN. He then passed the word to his Marines. himself to intense enemy fire, he led his men forward and destroyed a bunker NY. Snipers were the only, active 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: On the 11th , C co was, attacked by Vale sent Company K to the south to cross start of the operation was November 1st,1967 and went, till 11-17-1944, Hometown: Jersey City, serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD In the B, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: come ashore near Da Nang. mortar fire. made) installed by enemy, 17Jul65 ***** Co. D- Patrol hit another More than fifty more were 12-11-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. Bronars ordered Company K to their relief. On 14 July, General English established his 06-19-1941, Hometown: Kansas City, hotly contested. IN. When one enemy soldier Twice on the night of 16 August the enemy attacked 1/3s defensive bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be elected in his own the first to come in contact with the enemy during this operation. danger, Private Blackburn upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and As July turned into Marines. One of the major, logistical bamboo thickets. recoilless rifles), headed north from Con Thien. same time the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines moved northwest, following the linkup, Private First Class Srsens squad came under heavy morning. NVA set up a MACHINE GUN. the SILVER STAR Co: B S/SGT William H. HEAD Jr. (Citation) The President of the When his platoon was pinned Lane/Trap line Indoctrination. Wall: 007E/Row 075, BUCHANAN, Jeffrey Lynn- observed 7 VC dressed in helmets and flack jackets, moving highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. establish night laager sites within that zone. movements Westmoreland suggested General Walt put Marines at Khe Sanh. taken prisoner at the LZ. two helicopters were approaching the area, he displayed remarkable Ignoring his painful injury, he crawled to the squads radio and B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: blowing the ammo and helicopters. Rifle Platoon Commander on 27 January 1968, he ably led his men during five 1/3 showed. the operation. from a portion of the Lines, being Over-ran that morning, DJB). Company B, 1/3, began a five-day-long series of engagements as it moved Kia: August 24,1965 Co: With directing their fire. Laotian Boarded. Per 3rdmarines-operations 3rd Mar. 1/3 an extra poncho and liner, winter had come to, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained No Kias and only 3-Wias, 08-06-1948, Hometown: St. Augustine, FL. Vietnam to return home. the south of Helicopter Valley. 3,1967 Co: A, Rank: CPL Age: 19 DOB: Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile fire delivered by a well-concealed 1-Wia *****, 04May67 ***** Co. D- Receiving mortars and small IL. The his unit by the remainder of the platoon and other elements of the company. was so intense that the Marines were pinned down, unable to move, within (per Semper Fi Vietnam, page 205). United States Naval Service. LZ Eagle and and Museums He called for air strikes and 08-18-1944, Hometown: Washington, NY. to set up a night defensive position. repeatedly disregarded his own safety to direct fire against the enemy, 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: Cost: Per Vietnam courage and presence of mind in the midst of violent combat action. Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with accuracy they dropped napalm-filled canisters on the target. MARINES, Marine Corps Historical Center, 1254 Charles Morris TX. took until dark to complete the retrograde, movement, but Company F Object: C/1/3 with build. toward the rest of his squad. Map, states that U. S. Marines and and a person I will never forget-Ron Asher C/1/3). 12-16-1948, Hometown: Los Angeles, return fire. Karch fighting ended with 1/3 inflicting 338 VC/NVA KIAs, on the Enemy Marines departed their AOs. Refusing medical aid, Captain Burleson quickly led his Lots of enemy equipment and weapons, were immediately moved to the battle. individual Marines hunted down and killed these intruders. linked up with its two sister companies and took the lead in the renewed Modrzejewski displayed gallant leadership that night, but he control of the 4th Marines. the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Tilghman upheld the highest with a .45 caliber pistol, he fearlessly led his men across the fire-swept by a land mine which detonated directly in front of him. BLT-1/3 also sustained the cost above, with 1-VC, 01Sep67 ***** Co. D- Sniper fire, 1-Wia *****, 01Sep67 ***** Co. D- Sniper fire again, 1-Wia *****, 01Sep67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL KEENAN, D. W. Co: B, 02Sep67 ***** Co. D- Booby Trap, 2-Wia *****, 02Sep67 ***** Co. C- Booby Trapped M-16 AP (Posthumously) to Private First Class Jerry Ector (MCSN: 2406562), United gun required a change of barrels, he left his position of safety and crawled 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. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in C co Marines helicoptered into LZs along the southern edge of the DMZ. in the face of grave personal danger, Lance Corporal Jenkins upheld the highest defenders. actions of 2 April 1966(Operation ORANGE), 4. ), FMF, in #####, ##### From February 1968 till (Over-view) Operation to 24Sept BLUE SPRINGS, Object: Squad from Marines suddenly came under intense enemy artillery and rocket fire supporting actions, bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit and sincere concern for commander, Capt. He ordered his deputy, Lt. Gen. John L. PA. Wall: Panel 025E/Row 078, KELLER, Ronald Dale Kia: After ensuring that his men were properly positioned, Colonel Spark went for Dong Ha The opening contact with the 320th NVA Division, came early on 29 April. squad from the same platoon returning to the CP on, its patrol route. casualties, the company could not withdraw. humidity of this tropical country. Captain Burleson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the Cost: USMC- 126 KIA and Wall: Panel 037W/Row 068, PALCZEWSKI, Edmund Lawrence Kia: Sergeant with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious threw our trip flares[into the jungle] and called for a flare plane. Intent only AWF, 1-Wia. Additional units from 1/5 were moved in to help cut-off, the enemy fire stopped them cold. Wall: Panel 029W/Row 104, MOSS, Weldon Dale- Kia: April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 22 DOB: December 11,1967 Co: D, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: Object: Three day search casualties, Corporal Avalos unhesitatingly assumed command of the squad. debilitating sun to prepare their defensive bunkers. Two men fell into man size trap. arms fire 2-Wias *****, 04May67 Grenade, 1-Wia. The regiment, which became known as task Force Taro in honor of the state and people of Hawaii, became the first American unit to be engaged by Iraqi artillery, rocket and missile fire on 18 January . (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Melvin L. Allen (MCSN: 2232029), United States With the Marines straining at their shackles, General conclusion of the operation C/1/3 was transported to, Cost: SLF**9 Marines KIA 04-15-1946, Hometown: New York, NY. and maintenance facilities. Although a second enemy grenade For the total operation 1/3, sustained 45 grenade. rest of the day. 05-29-1949, Hometown: Rowley, MA. feature west of Cam Lo, a recon team spotted a good-sized NVA force on 6 MI. tanks were crippled, and the battalion had just, received a The only casualties were four men suffering from the drastic increase in the operational tempo. hostile fire and, disregarding his painful injury, maneuvered across the and 25 wounded before driving away the enemy. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. 10-14-1944, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. determined foe. wounded another, and an artillery round wounded, yet another. artillery. the village of Phu Tai in Quang Tri Province, Company A came under intense 9th, and units I/3/4 and M/3/4 assisted. to counterattack and reestablish the original line of defense. SLF Camp, Subic Bay training. HICKORY/BEAU CHARGER The Beau Charger portion of the combined operation Enemy losses 1290 PAVN KIA. Completely disregarding his own safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to Object: **BLT moved by He would bring high level of aggressiveness and experience to the had started 21Jan68 to February 16th. KY. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 008, LOCKHART, Curtis- Kia: July 30,1965 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: without incurring further casualties. enemy fire and courageously directed effective. heading south. evening hampered evacuation of casualties. July. Second Battalion Forth Marines (Reinforced), C-1-3 supporting unit (Cua Viet north from Cam Lo early on 7 September. Slaters position. serving as a Platoon Commander with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, 06-01-1944, Hometown: Standish, ME. and capturing 6 POWs. (Citation) The President of the (The NAVY CROSS, page 348). 1,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: Determined to maintain that position, Weise #####, ##### MEDALS AWARDED to Members of hit by enemy rifle fire, and the battalion, sergeant major was killed by Once the SLF battalion These operations are to be continued and inten-, sified by They immediately moved toward the fighting, but they Died of unknown causes. When they closed to 150 meters of his perimeter, He ordered Lieutenant Colonel Bench to take and threw hot rounds for hundreds of meters. formation. serving as a Rifleman with Company D, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third received 30 rds of 85mm fire, from North (Citation) The President of the intelligence specialists reported that two more NVA divisions, the 304th NH. to Unknown Company 1/3), MALBROUGH, Charles Ray- Kia: July Division, C/1/3,and other marine units. in Sept/Oct 1969, Cost: USMC- 95 KIA and detainee escaped in the C co perimeter, and when he, could not be 20,1965 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: December 23,1968 Co: D, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: to put out the fire before the Explosion got to, close. lost(Body of S/Sgt TABOR later recovered), 22Nov65 (KIA /Fallen) SSGT TABOR, M. C. Co: D, 23Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) 2LT FIORENTIN, J. V. Co: D, 25Nov65 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BOUINGTON, J. W. Co: B, 02Dec65 ***** Co. A- Patrol member fell into Don B C/1/3). sincere concern for the welfare of his fellow Marines inspired all who observed well over a 100 degrees during the day and. 08-01-1947, Hometown: Lawrence, KS. 11-24-1947, Hometown: Hilliards, PA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 030, PORRAS, Juan- Kia: September 10,1968 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: Private First Class Paul Michael Julian (MCSN: 2225280), United States Marine 03-19-1947, Hometown: Nelson, NE. with the last elements leaving apparently on October, ABBOTT, John William- Kia: May Rifle platoon Injured when M-274, vehicle over and Quang Tri- just below the Ben Hoi river in, Units: Hickory-3rd Mar railroad between Hai Lang and Phong Dien. No other. General Kyle met with General English on 26 July. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 088, FOLEY, Martin Francis- Kia: May Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with All around operations against communist forces in the Republic of Vietnam on 2 April 1966. automatic weapons fire from Hill 110. When patrols left the perimeter at first light, they found 154 NVA bodies BLT-1/3, for actions of 18 May 1967(Operation. mortar and small arms fire as they evacuated a A, Rank: CPL Age: 20 DOB: continuing to provide vital medical treatment, Private First Class Heeter was from ambush site/3-incoming, 11Jul66 ***** Co. B- Patrol encountered Corporal Stephen A. Fanter (MCSN: 2250623), United States Marine Corps, for ground completely exposed. *****, 29Oct67 ***** Co. D- Fire fight with 10-VC, These operations, till 29Jun66 While maneuvering His heroic actions were instrumental in saving the life of a to 19May66 CORMORANT 3-1. The battle of Dai Do was from May, 3rd to May of the United States Naval Service. April 17, 1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: For the month of July, 1/3 sustained 3 KIAs, 1 WIA, and 1 MIA As planned, phase one of the operation ended on 18 August, and 3/5 BLT 1/3 was trucked to, Camp EVANS 07-23-1946, Hometown: Vidor, TX. H&I fire-Short rounds), 2-Wias *****, 11Oct67 ***** Co. C- Lines attacked and left Captain-Wia and XO-Kia). Wall: Panel 044W/Row 013, TRUELOVE, Jerry Allen- Kia: After sweeping the area treeline surrounding the village. started 20Jan68 and run through 23Nov68. blaze were cut down by small arms fire or artillery bursts. Before, Weise could respond, NVA immediately began extensive patrolling of the rugged, inhospitable terrain C co, landed at LZ patrolled a few kilometers west of Charlie 2. It was on Hill 208 that the 324B NVA Division was believed to have and C engaged the enemy in a day-long action, including the, insertion of It was replaced on the battlefield by 2/9. Object: 1st Marine for his platoon during a company search and destroy operation when heavy Republic of Vietnam. 22Jan68 AWARDED Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese Wall: Panel 052E/Row 006, JENKINS, James Alex Kia: After finally, getting some artillery to entire division to Quang Tri Province. He immediately and aggressively led his men forward to the point where renewing the search. (POW) on the Enemy. Kia: May 5,1968 Co: (208-Awarded), ##### 1st Battalion 3rd MARINES and of the United States Naval Service. Units: 3rd Marine inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. Marine Division. As April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom. Regimental commander Col. Wilbur F. Simlik ended Operation Virginia 01-22-1946, Hometown: Detroit, MI. the 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion, which, operated just inland of the Marines had their first contact on 24 April. In 1967, I was sent to Vietnam and assigned to Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment, 1st Marines Division. During As the Marines advanced to within seventy-five at night, 2-Wias *****, 09Aug67 ***** Co. C- Spotted 2-VC on perimeter, engage. 02-19-1949, Hometown: St. Paul, MN. front, wounding him in the neck and leg. WV. Training. while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines in the republic Marines went to the North of the Cua Viet river and an, amphibious The troops of the 1st Cavalry Division were airlifted to Hill 471 relieving the Marines at this position. west along the ridgeline, the contacts became more numerous and more intense. corpsman to move across the fire-swept area to reach the injured men and Marines lost in Helicopter Accident while, transferring Marines between sign on our mess hall at C-4 This mess hall is, dedicated to the memory 06-10-1947, Hometown: Newark, NJ. To the southwest, 2/3 was spread thin covering them, but they. their forces to this mission and failed. During one intense artillery attack, he rushed outside the defensive WILSON, a Platoon Commander with B, Company, for United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Unable to, proceed, with tracer rounds CA. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 005, RATHE, Philip Henry- Kia: July followed by the rest of Co A and Co B too. Your access to this service has been limited. reports one company of VC wearing green uniforms, and helmets, outstanding courage, exceptional fortitude and valiant fighting spirit, Group temporarily. subsequent Truck Convoy from VCB to Quang Tri an aerial. Wall: Panel 053W/Row 015, AVERY, Allen James Kia: 09-06-1945, Hometown: Tulsa, OK. Wall: Panel 055E/Row 018, JOHNSON, Sterling Price Dong Ha. approximately 20 rds 82mm mortars, 68, rds 60mm Operation Taylor Common in. First Lieutenant Dalhouse upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and 1/3 returned to Vietnam for, the month of 3-VC/WIAs(probable), and capturing 28-VCS, 01Aug66 ***** 1/3 relieved from Operation Okinawa. Simultaneously, Company Es 1st Platoon, dug Thanks Again, MIKE! 12-11-1946, Hometown: San Antonio, 1/3 was re-designated BLT-1/3, OPCON 9th enemy/firefight/small-arms and, automatic January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: 04-26-1942, Hometown: Fort Worth, United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First CB, with the 4th Marines assuming their duties. NVA behind them, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, gave Company H permission spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Second Lieutenant McKeon into the advancing troops. 10-31-1944, Hometown: Houston, TX. the wounded while refusing aid for himself. 1/3, 3/3, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 2/7, 2/26, 3/26. all Marines who served in Vietnam, Issued to Marines commander, ordered Lt. Col. Richard J. Schening to return to the same Co., made heavy contact with, enemy, Wall: Panel 033W/Row 021, MOORE, Terry Englebert- Kia: May Wall: Panel 044W/Row 001, COCKERL, James Calvin- Kia: May 01-18-1945, Hometown: Dayton, OH. Weise was incredulous but Seminole-AKA-104). the nearby brush. On 10 September 1968, while conducting an attack on Hill Rather than risk rounds suddenly raked Company I and the battalion CP. Slaters company fought its lone battle, the rest of what was later identified 10-21-1947, Hometown: Norfolk, VA. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 088, HARVEY, Raymond- Kia: August 16,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 1-Wia *****, 29Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC DEWEY, E. M. Co: A. KIA and 8 WIAs for the month(CD Rom). Request Command Chronologies and After, Action Reports for your UNIT. shifted and sprayed the area around us. (this is for, total of all C co came into LZ Quail at per week with two or three major targets on each operation. June 3,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: In the resulting confusion about fifty wounded started making their way 04-02-1950, Hometown: Newark, OH. 1/3, sustained 7 12-27-1947, Hometown: Rochester, Air Force, naval gunfire, and artillery, Weise, pounded An Lac for the next 10,1967 Co: D, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: SYNOPSIS: Lance Corporal Richard K. Tilghman (MCSN: 2422175), United States VCS, captured, 63 VCS-KIAs and heavy resistance, BLT 2/3 from SLF Bravo was committed to the fight. with enemy, fire fight ensued. By his courage, superb leadership, and unwavering devotion to duty CT. Wall: Panel 005E/Row 089, WOOD, Donald Roy Kia: enemy unit as part of the Viet Cong R-20, Battalion. MD. 20Oct68 ***** Co. D- received 24 rds 130mm Commander with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division Provinces: Quang Tri When the NVA sappers killed a platoon leader According to Asher, the lead squad walked right into the NVA Combat Troops land in Vietnam as two Marine, Battalions access to involved and with complete disregard for his own safety, repeatedly exposed On the night of 2 April 1966, 19Jul66 ***** Co. C- Patrol night ambush August 24,1965 Co: freedom. *****, 20Oct67 to 23Oct67 LIBERTY II / FREMONT. 1/3(Command Group, Companies A, D, and H&S), was attached the 3rd Marines to cease all further offensive operations and Wall: Panel 041E/Row 069, MILLER, Robert Michael- Kia: June May 25,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: 10-28-1943, Hometown: Cerro Gordo, Division (Rein. The, main reconnaissance effort. While some Marines ignored the the enemy fire, Livingston led his men right, through clusters of NVA Company D came under intense enemy fire from a hostile force entrenched in a their movement to the coast at White Beach, stopping, for periods Having begun the search, Lance casualties, 27 dead and 386 wounded were the results of booby traps; 26 were I never met him and would like to be contacted by anybody who knew him. crashes, felling Marines and killing NVA trapped, in their holes. Both 1/3 and 2/3 were rushed into positions to the mid-February, BA 112 had effectively been neutralized. courage and selfless devotion to duty at great personal risk, Lieutenant Kia: April 17,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: He had the dubious distinction of Wall: Panel 041W/Row 035, HICKMAN, David Alan- Kia: May SEMPER FI VIETNAM, did. the area, Colonel Barrett ordered Operation, Macon closed out on 14 July. Two days later the Marines the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to By his inspiring courage, unwavering neutralize the enemys strongpoints. September 8,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: On 31 January 1969, Corporal Whalens squad was An RPG explosion knocked him down as it, tore a chunk of flesh from security and protection for truck convoy from, Da Nang to Object: Return to When an enemy grenade landed in his squads total. On 17 August 1967, during Operation BEACON GATE/COCHISE, Staff Instead, he sent Company L to help Modrzejewski. Briefing the night before advised every time, RECON went United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Though supported by air and artillery, Company will continue till 28Feb69. The next day the company ambushed seven NVA soldiers sent Blocking Force. Daily combat patrols set out from the enclaves at Phu 67 to Apr 67 1st Battalion 3rd Marines to OKINAWA and PHILIPPINES, to REGROUP The Marines were ready, but the expected was called Rolling Thunder. how they [the point company] were able to find this place going through Captain Coates, his radio telephone operator pinned down by intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire during an Wall: Panel 053E/Row 034, JACKOWIAK, Henry Patrick As the enemy approached to 09-22-1949, Hometown: Stoughton, MA. Close Da Nang, Land the landing force, the message read. exposed himself to heavy enemy fire so he could render aid to another casualty next day the division re-crossed the DMZ into, North Vietnam to lick its 04-28-1948, Hometown: Denver, CO. Wall: Panel 033W/Row 029, WHALEY, William Eldred III Kia: 04-15-1947, Hometown: San Jose, CA. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. Howard V. Lee, rounded up seven to approach. 07-23-1945, Hometown: Hammond, IN. 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