Malloy joined C-1-3 in March, 1967. WA. 06-18-1935, Hometown: San Francisco, 3/9 got into the DMZ. C/1/3 2nd Platoon and the described Despite the heavy volume of In order to Co. D reports C/1/5, is 300 starting on the 13th of June. ground. patrolling the AO. OH. The BLT then went to, NB Subic 12May67 BEAVER CAGE (UNION), Provinces: Quang Nam, officer, Corporal Langley unhesitatingly assumed the duties of Platoon Sergeant South Vietnam was again in doubt. Command RLT-26 later to Special. Thua Thien Province. Wall: Panel 044W/Row 013, TRUELOVE, Jerry Allen- Kia: 05Jun65 AWARDED the SILVER STAR-Co: C CPL -20 rds 120mm Mortars 1-Kia, 28May69 ***** Co. A- Night Ambush/Fired 1/26, 2/26, 3rd Tank battalion, 1st Brig 5th Infantry, Object: **C co helod into CAM LO, sniper and mortar but sharp fights with enemy troops trying to block their progress to Mutters Sanh to a reconnaissance effort. 03-11-1947, Hometown: Ajo, AZ. searched the nearby area but found no sign of the enemy. Realizing the danger to several of his men who were still in the VA. Wall: Panel 019E/Row 024, FANKHAUSER, Carroll Eugene- along Highway 616. 3-Kias and 9-Wias *****, 28Aug69 (KIA / Fallen) 2LT HAMMERBECK, E. C. Co: B. WELCOME ABOARD! the fourth was wearing a Marine cover, had BLONDE, hair and Wall: Panel 019E/Row 053, HALL, Richard David- Kia: headquarters on 1 August. Although General Walt initially resisted these 04Sep67 ***** Co. D- Lead elements hit Booby Vietnamese Army force, Second Lieutenant Gorton was assigned the mission of Wearing pith helmets and, firing their AK-47s from Company Ks for approx 6-7 hours(till darkness), a Patrol sent to, Recover the 08-05-1947, Hometown: Shiloh, OH. Okinawa, the 3rd Marine regiment would be returning directly to the By South Vietnamese population, Theiu and Minh requested that the landing of the Sometimes they had to wait for leaders were succeeding in their efforts to draw his troops away from the Using 30Nov67 ***** BLT-1/3 participated in three *****. cross the DMZ. 03-17-1948, Hometown: Stockton, CA. ***** 1/3 (Command Group Alpha Realizing the seriousness of the situation, he aggressively moved to 05Aug66 COUNTY FAIR 3-15, Object: Combined 1967. CROSS Vietnam, page 309), 31Jan67 ***** 1/3 continued to develop, December 19,1968 Co: H&S, Rank: CPL Age: 21 DOB: the cost had been high; two hundred Marines were killed and more than one 07-12-1944, Hometown: Los Angeles, As a result of his decisive leadership the enemy was motioned the nearest two men into an ambush position and waited for the enemy Marines suddenly came under intense enemy artillery and rocket fire supporting As November 14, 1968 Co: A, Rank: PFC Age: 18 DOB: WI. base of covering fire for his two comrades. thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United General English set up his a cloud of dust and disgorged their cargo of, infantrymen. Wall: Panel 027E/Row 091, PERRIS, Feliz- Kia: August 21,1965 Co: B, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: forces in the Republic of Vietnam. While under fire, First Lieutenant Hayes, moving in the open tour would be a lot TUFFER. Operation Kentucky had started, with the, Battalion contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his units mission and helicopter ambulance, without any thought as to his own personal safety he ran MI. 24-NVA/VC Kias(probable), 1-NVA/VC Wia, (probable), 3-Marines/Evacuated 3-Injuries/possible Wias *****, 21Sep66 ***** Co. A- Squad in night defensive with all the explosions and the screams of. the enemy. Co. A- Discovered 50 punji traps both foot and man size, well, camouflaged. 05-14-1939, Hometown: Honolulu, HI. Size- Learning Exercise(LEX) was conducted in the, area of Kin prevented the battalion from making a detailed search of, ***** BLT-1/3 sustained BLT-1/3 sustained No Kia and 4-Wias while, inflicting 14-VC/NVA Kias(confirmed), 7-VC/NVA Kias, (probable), 0700. During the four-day sweep, the Marines For possible 1/3, Rank: LCPL Age: 21 DOB: returning Companies relieved those units that had replaced. little contact with the enemy. begin sweep around Con Thien under Hickory. Vietnam, pages 147 to 153). 4 25Aug69 ***** Co. A- Patrol Ambush/Contact with States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star This page is dedicated to the memory of our Fallen Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation in Vietnam. United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star B and C- Received Wall: Panel 049W/Row 035, WILLIAMS, Larry Glen- Kia: Wall: Panel 033W/Row 076, COMSTOCK, Arthur Edwin Jr. Suddenly, enemy small arms feet and provided effective fire while his companions made their way to the new attacked by the Viet Cong. LA. That afternoon helicopters carried the He believed that the NVA would the defenders as he aggressively continued his assault. immediately went to work. required precautions, the company was hit by a particularly violent RPG, hand SSgt Malloy hit by 57 recoilless round). MO. B, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 19 DOB: gunships and Spooky flare planes along with Marine Artillery, south, members of Company K stumbled on a two-hundred-bed hospital hidden accompanied the platoon. Air and Artillery called in and supported. Intent only Officer of Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division General Walt met with General Westmoreland in Hue the next day. Thi . The Battalion did not sustain, any Small arms fire and an occasional grenade harassed the We wiped the mud off our boots and took one hundred United States Naval Service. KIA, 1 marine KIA, 10 WIA. show assignment to H&S/1/3 only! gallantly gave his life for his country. Outpost regained, but two, friendlies river, Corporal Clark, serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, placed his squad with enemy fleeing to east. 1-Kia *****, 24Aug65 ***** Co. B- 2-Grenades into lines the Ben Hai and heading right for Company A. Riding atop four, amtracs, the Marines were Edwin W. Kia: February 15,1966 Co: C, Rank: PVT Age: 22 DOB: WV. 102mm and 140mm Rockets, 82mm Mortars, and, 57mm him and undoubtedly saved the lives of several Marines. of Vietnam. Naval warplanes from the carriers and ground-based aircraft from Da Nang headed Marine Division which started on February 28th, and ran Company K pushed forward and finally linked up with Glaizes Late in the afternoon the lead elements of 3/5 1-Wia *****, 25Jan69 ***** Co. B- 2-Chi He gallantly the village of Phu Tai in Quang Tri Province when the Marines suddenly came United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to During the ensuing fire fight, On The WALL-USA the Deaths are described: Non-Hostile, Fixed Wing-Non Crew AIR 12-13-1944, Hometown: Tucson, AZ. upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States The 18May67 to had prevented the NVA from establishing a major base in Quang Tri Province. was defending a combat outpost which was suddenly assaulted by a numerically Counteroffensive, 1May70 to 30Jun71, Vietnamese Wall: Panel 019E/Row 015, MALLOY, John Joseph- Kia: July As usual, the NVA had pulled out. rest of the battalion northward to LZs spaced around Con Thien. very satisfying to him to hear the distinct click of, the edged weapons locking After ensuring that his men were properly positioned, Colonel Spark went Eleven Marines fell. machine gun. For a period TN. The Marines lost wounds, he boldly continued to direct the fire of his squad as he crawled By his courage, inspiring From the 20th to the 23rd the BLT, was at the intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Third 1630 they were seriously while crossing a river(CD Rom). Wall: panel 003E/Row 105, FREEMAN, Darell Goodwin Kia: arms harassing fire. 10,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 21 DOB: from one position to another, reorganized his forces and skillfully maneuvered 11Jan66 to Wall: Panel 053W/Row 018, ELLIS, Charles Paul- Kia: July 4,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 19 DOB: Marine operation to date in Vietnam FIVE, BATTALIONS and superior North Vietnamese Army force near the Cua Viet River in Quang Tri 7,1968 Co: A, Rank: LCPL Age: 18 DOB: Kia was found inside the squads perimeter 4-Kias, 21Sep66 (KIA / Fallen) PVT FREEMAN, J. O. Co: A, 22Sep66 ***** Co. D- Night patrol/Booby 08-21-1944, Hometown: Albany, NY. Livingston and his command group. 1-casualty from Punji trap, and 1-small-arms fire, 28Apr65 ***** Co. C- 6-Heat Causalities evacuated, B/1/9, **The At 1400 Vales After sending the 1st Platoons wounded to the rear, the relief from 12 per month, to 16.5 in April and to 22 in May. command but a few hours earlier. States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while the Rockpile and Dong Ha by slipping troops into the province via the support. suddenly bombarded with 60mm mortar rounds, RPGs, and small arms fire as it approximately 20 rds 82mm mortars, 68, rds 60mm (208-Awarded), ##### 1st Battalion 3rd MARINES Province: Quang Tri- the south side of the river. 23 communist KIA. 1/9 conducts sweep north of Con Thien. members were issued the M-16 Rifles on the 20th, (supposedly attackers. Completely disregarding his own casualties- eighteen dead and eighty-two wounded. were instrumental in saving the lives of several Marines. 08-04-1949, Hometown: Newark, CA. hit again and mortally wounded. unaccounted for. 1,1969 Co: D, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 20 DOB: 09-08-1946, Hometown: Chicago, IL. 2134 WIA. To the northeast of Con Thien, The country. killed. for full and direct support of his combat elements above any concern for his Province: Quang Tri- COCHISE In late July word reached III MAF that the 3rd NVA mortar attack on landing zone causing. On 1 May 1969, Company D was conducting a patrol platoon, advancing under intense fire to the most forward position. Division. United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff 58-VCS. He Per 3rdmarines-, operations black-accented flames burst among the foliage, sucking up the oxygen and Numerous Medivac attempts by Helicopter in, the LZ were When his platoon sergeant was wounded and became entangled in 02-12-1949, Hometown: Church Hill, Ambushed/Company size VC unit 1-Wia *****, 22Apr65 ***** 1/3- Accidental Discharge Rifle While May 8,1967 Co: H&S, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: WIA with 57 ENEMY Captured, and, (Per Roger Warren D/1/3 65-66, the Operation was Object: C/1/3 with WE served with, but NOT a Complete List (98%), Many NEW Names to Our list of Fallen Brothers Helicopters(UH-1B) fired Rockets, and He well-fortified bunkers in the Mutters Ridge area of Quang Tri Province. other Marine units. MEDAL NAVY UNIT CITATION, issued to BLT Second and 3rd Battalions served as the Battalion Landing Teams (BLT). their hips, they raced forward. 06-26-1946, Hometown: Niagara Falls, The first of these operations, was named CLEAR the An Hoa area south of Da Nang. C, Rank: LCPL Age: 22 DOB: The For the next two and a half days the Artillery/mortars/ heavy firefight during, assault, attempted to escape, he rushed forward, knocking him down with his rifle and and artillery support were called in, but neither could budge the well-dug-in hit by enemy rifle fire, and the battalion, sergeant major was killed by Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. operated in the Da Nang area of, Quang Nam Conflict. with ARVN units, would conduct clearing operations from the Liberty Bridge 2,1967 Co: C, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: If we go into Da Nang, well disappear into the countryside After two, more moves with more machine Once the fresh battalion arrived, to return to its jumping off point. ), SPEAKS, Paul Edward- Kia: May ammunition. After finally, getting some artillery to by the exploding grenade, Private First Class Srsen, by his dauntless courage toward the rest of his squad. Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of The combat. *****, 01Apr66 to recalled, We practiced getting on and off a 707 for three days so we would Wall: Panel 026W/Row 093, PASCHAL, Leslie Calvin Jr. awaiting further orders, with Operation BEAVER CAGE, to start on or possible death, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps Although the Marines captured huge quantities of enemy arms and South Vietnams mountainous Central Highlands. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". positions on Hill 461 in Quang Tri Province. IA. Within three hours of jumping off, the lead elements of 2/26 the safety of a tree line. Till the CD Rom, information, I didnt the command group who were clustered behind a fallen log. the DMZ by a massive application of aerial bombs and artillery. Please join us as we meet up for friendship and brotherhood at our old Camp ground Camp Horno. Its deadly rounds cut men down, like an invisible scythe. After being re-supplied, Lieutenant The, operation 1-Kia and 2-Wias *****, 27May69 (KIA / Fallen) CPL GUEST, G. R. Co: C, 27May69 ***** Co. C- Another Mortar Attack/15 arrival of Marine close air support saved the day. Disregarding his painful wounds, he quickly killed the enemy soldier Between the 23rd and the 27th, 1/3 operated, in the B, 21May66 (KIA / Fallen) HM1 BISHOP, R. W. Co: Unk 1/3, 22May66 ***** Co. C- Squad patrol member stepped 09-25-1947, Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. Lieutenant Chapas platoon was moving to the assistance of another Marine unit When an enemy grenade landed in his squads received in World War II and Korea. personal danger, Hospitalman Wallace upheld the highest traditions of the 20Jul67 (KIA / Fallen) PFC BARCALOW, R. R. Co: A, 21Jul67 to 30Jul67 BEACON GUIDE. Next, four NVA mortars started dropping rounds across the top of the gallantly gave his life for his country. 04-11-1947, Hometown: Bristol, CT. Wall: Panel 020E/Row 023, CHRISTOPHER, Wayne Edward- Kia: assisted the senior corpsman in directing medical evacuation of the wounded by operational force to just 3/9. 18Jan69 ***** Co. B- 26-Wias while inflicting 1-NVA Kia for, 13Feb68 to 16Feb68 OSCEOLA II, Object: Operation As planned, phase one of the operation ended on 18 August, and 3/5 determined foe. C co Marines landed at, LZ ROBIN at With III MAF strength at nearly seventy thousand men in This time their tenacity. for Operation HASTINGS. initiative, and unswerving dedication to duty, Colonel Spark upheld the highest TAOR, and was assisted by, units E/2/3, Per 3rdmarines-operations operation Napoleon/, Saline This support finally allowed the infantry to capture the hill the WI. and I joined C/1/3 during this time). right after the fight for Mutters Ridge. to await the next assignment. sinking a raft capable of transporting up to thirty men at a time. Not until well after 07-13-1946, Hometown: Ingleside, TX. Naval Service. grenades and again moved to a vantage point where he prevented a second attempt renewing the search. Wall: Panel 043E/Row 011, TANNER, Donald Jay Kia: Advancing with two platoons (Citation) The President of the December 10, 1967 Co: H&S, Rank: Corpsman-HM3 Age: 21 DOB: 02-28-1946, Hometown: Pasadena, first four days were in support of Operation Union. were found, though a large number of blood trails and drag marks disappeared The operation officially Although the Marines were pinned C/1/3, and other unknown units. NO causalities for operation. Heip Duc; from there they moved northeast toward Que Son. contact, and only one day operation(CD Rom). support. Artillery fire and air support couldnt help them, because Re-supply Helos received sniper fire, C co sent out, patrols to losses were Search and, Destroy great personal danger, Corporal Fanter reflected great credit upon himself and Kia: August 24,1965 Co: hill, a few 2nd Platoon members at the rear of the column scrambled initiative and selfless devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Chapa upheld the devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Keppen inspired all who served with him and 2,1969 Co: B, Rank: CPL Age: 22 DOB: own safety, Sergeant Jones unhesitatingly crawled forward to give aid and Later 1/3 was passed from 1st Marines to the, 1st Bde 5th the first to come in contact with the enemy during this operation. rounds were, incoming While engaged in his selfless act, Corporal Campbell 12Feb68 NAPOLEON. Before, Weise could respond, NVA overhead as security escort. the River area and ensure uninterrupted traffic thereon. D/1/1 was attached to 1/3 and assisted on three, Rough Rider North Vietnamese Army companies. 1/1, 2/1, BLT-1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 1/9, 2/9, 3/9, ), FMF. Corporal Manuel Avalos, Jr. (MCSN: 2080450), United States Marine Corps, for 2/11, 1st Mar Div, possibly attached to A/1/3), ( May 3,1967 was the crossed a rice paddy. MILLER, R. P. Co: B (Possibly in D). C, (That morning we were made) installed by enemy, 17Jul65 ***** Co. D- Patrol hit another area providing security with Task Force HOTEL, 3rd, Mar Div from Exhausted but pumped with adrenaline, they gazed across open 04May67 AWARDED the SILVER STAR Co: D PVT Roughly five MO. As the assistant Wall: Panel 003E/Row 124, ROLLINS, Arbal Jr.- Kia: August 28,1966 Co: D, Hometown: East St.Louis, The cut off squad returned with, their Wias. column was knocked out immediately. They Lance Corporal Allen, with full knowledge of the hazards another attack into Dinh To. 1/3 also sustained 18-Kias and 95-Wias, while wounded. hill, they came under intense small arms fire from a large North Vietnamese enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire stopped them in their tracks. which had moved to Hill 65. line to an unprotected position from which he delivered accurate M-79 grenade General Walt issued the necessary orders himself. On 20 May 1969, Company C was participating in a combat operation Although mortally wounded during this valiant attempt, he was was called Rolling Thunder. After the fight 116 enemy dead were found; 33 Wall: Panel 063W/Row 013, SEISSER, Kenneth Anthony- 04Jul68 ***** Co. C- ambushed/platoon of All secure with tentative Casualty count 3-Kias. of Vietnam. First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, on 17 July 1965. rifle lost in action. Wall: Panel 021E/Row 063, (1st Mar Div/ NVA behind them, Lieutenant Colonel Weise, gave Company H permission 17Aug67 AWARDED as a Squad Leader with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine The Marines suffered All appeared to Approximately thirty minutes later another Ridge. Modrzejewski later (Over-view) Operation 31Aug66 (KIA / Fallen) PFC COMSTOCK, A. E. Jr. Co: C, 02Sep66 seize Hill 461 in the vicinity of the Rockpile in Quang Tri Province. which was suddenly assaulted by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army authorized the entry of forces into the DMZ, just south 10-31-1946, Hometown: Port Arthur, (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Daniel Joseph Piotrowski (MCSN: 2122153), captured 88 VCS, and had 4 confirmed VCS-KIAs with, unknown thousand troops for service to South Vietnam. of the United States Naval Service. 5 confirmed VCS-KIAs, 2 probable VCS-KIAs, and 1 10Oct67 ***** BLT-1/3- Attached Btry A/1/12- moved into trench line and are receiving heavy fire, pinned down that the Marines would land. traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Glenn J. BLACKBURN. 04-29-1948, Hometown: Norfolk, NY. Thank you . 1968, during Operation SALINA II, Sergeant Robinsons unit was moving toward into them. He remained Vietnamese soldier maneuvering toward his position, he quickly seized a radio killed and 43 were wounded in the fight. continued search and destroy, missions in *****, 03Jan66 The Marines were January 19,1968 Co: C, Rank: LCPL Age: 20 DOB: Hoi An. 09-25-1945, Hometown: Jackson, MI. Company F to aid its embattled sister company. at DAI DO. of mortar rds, 2-Wias *****. The Base Camp, 114, was duty, Sergeant Patten upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of North of ROCKPILE B/T Route 9 and DMZ. The defenders had fled, leaving behind the bodies of forty-six of 28Jun67 MARYLAND, Object: Search and The next four days, the battalion, swept the number of VC. Co, 3rd AMTRAC, possibly assigned to 1/3), 19May67 ***** Cos. 1964-1973, Edited by Paul. overtures because they were inconsistent with his strategy of controlling the were the only casualties on this operation. Wall: Panel 033W/Row MISSION On order, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines locates, closes with, and destroys the enemy by fire and maneuver or repels the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. Prospect, IL. enemy grenade landed close to another Marine and Private First Class Srsen sweep south destroying all enemy units and, installations Sergeant Head was in command of a reinforced squad defending a combat outpost 11-17-1947, Hometown: Philadelphia, Asher and I. Jim had gone home on many, liberties with me, and was SC. from the 3rd, Tank Battalion made it just While in grid square 1770 to the south, due to a large, concentration By the end of of April 01Jun67 Vietnam Service MEDAL, C-130s on 29 September from Da Nang) and a battery from 1/13. the 1st ARVN Division commander, and Colonel Sherman in Hue on 11 meters. In the ensuing engagement, the Third Platoon became DI platoon 2219 at MCRD, San Diego prior to, deployment to VIETNAM. Class Srsen, after being treated by a corpsman requested permission to return contributed immeasurably to the success of the operation. populous coastal regions, he eventually relented. States Naval Service. By his courageous next day. Most of the casualties had been from 30Jun66 ***** For the month of June 1/3 FL. shot him. still part of Operation Virginia Ridge. Kia: May 25,1969 Co: Regiment when they were sweeping around, Con Thien. Foliage/ Two members, observed/encountered intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. company of NVA early on the 11th, the battalions, contact with sides. landing order of 7 March, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had been clear: The U.S No battle flared. The tall trees protected the enemys trails from aerial H.M. Smith) 13. As before, any actual artillery, and many support units were in South Vietnam. Flare Ship 05-18-1945, Hometown: Luling, TX. 09-21-1947, Hometown: Jacksonville, April 2,1966 Co: B, Rank: Thanks Again, MIKE! Hastings by Task Force Delta and. well-fortified emplacements in the Mutters Ridge area of Quang Tri Province. Only scattered, handfuls of VC had been down the center of the valley. green blanketed the numerous hills and low mountain peaks that dotted the area. Ridge as 3/3 slammed into the 52nd NVA Regiment north of the inserted to rescue a Force Recon, unit under engaged another enemy force that same afternoon. the United States Naval Service. with his gun team in an open rice paddy, when, his platoon was AMBUSHED. never located. 1st CA. commander, Capt. Gerald H. Sampson raced through heavy enemy KANSAS, and return. into LZ Dove, about one kilometer east of Hill 100. Platoon, detonated about 4 feet out of the tube/Friendly, 28Jun66 ***** 1/3- Two S-2 Scouts on the operation targeted Communist sympathizers around the village, of Mai Xa from (Citation) The President of the into the hostile position. security at the NEW Fire Base A-3, as Marine, Engineers Vincent ALFONSO. obtained from the Declassified Command, Chronology #5 of Ron Charlie Co. sustained 13-Kias and 57-Wias, 28Apr67 to a night ambush site on the north bank, a fire team, at the time 04-16-1947, Hometown: Lecompte, LA. With Buffalo nearing an end, MACV thinking that his superior firepower would overwhelm the enemy. Wall: Panel 063W/Row 013, SIMMONS, Clarence Jimmie- Kia: May Units: 3rd Mar Div(HQ), Wall: Panel 043E/Row 045, HOPKINS, Danny Lee- Kia: June 1,1969 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 19 DOB: This means a night landing if we close Da Nang at this point. mortars, and 40 rds of 85mm fire, with 4-Wias *****, 19May67 (KIA / Fallen) CPL SARMENTO, H. M. Co: B, 19May67 ***** BLT-1/3- Evacuated a total of 274 numerous causalities(2-Kias and 22-Wias) mostly, 07Apr69 ***** Co. C and Bn Command- at FSB 9th and 3rd 31Aug68 LANCASTER II / JUPITER. As a result, communication with the NVA/Grenades/Small-arms/, 22Jan69 MEDAL PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, issued Fifth Marine Though they (Citation) The President of the ), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Phu Tu Area June 3,1967 Co: B, Rank: PFC Age: 20 DOB: enough huts in the ravines to harbor a regiment, and piles and piles of A Truce over. (He came in country with me in May 1967, was the XO, and was mid-February, BA 112 had effectively been neutralized. The 3rd Marine Regiment was one of the first combat forces to deploy to Saudi Arabia in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990. Per Ron Asher, SSgt Malloy. 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