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Casualty Info
Home Town Baltimore
Last Address Baltimore
Casualty Date Oct 14, 1967
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Artillery, Rocket, Mortar
Location Quang Tri (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Baltimore National Cemetery (VA) - Baltimore, Maryland
ATTACK ON NIGHT POSITION AT C-2 (BASTARDS) BRIDGE, ROUTE 561 8 KM NORTH OF CAM LO VILLAGE 19671014
UTM grid reference is YD126672
Casualty Location: Battle of Bastard's Bridge, Con Thien-Cam Lo road N of Strongpoint C-2
Comments/Citation:
Service number 2294742
Tour start date 07/20/1967
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Phillip S. France (MCSN: 2294742), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company G, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. In the early morning hours of 14 October 1967, a determined force of North Vietnamese Army Regulars, firing small-arms and automatic weapons and throwing hand grenades, penetrated a portion of the Company G defensive perimeter south of Con Thien. During the ensuing fire fight, the Marines sustained heavy casualties. Observing a wounded comrade lying in an area dangerously exposed to the enemy fire, Lance Corporal France fearlessly ran across the hazardous terrain to the side of the casualty and assisted him to the relative safety of a fighting hole. Suddenly, several enemy hand grenades landed in the position. With complete disregard for his own safety, Lance Corporal France unhesitatingly threw himself over his comrade to protect him from the exploding grenades, and was fatally wounded. His heroic actions and sincere concern for his fellow Marine in the face of grave personal danger were an inspiration to all who observed him. By his courage, bold initiative, and selfless devotion to duty in sacrificing his life in order to protect his comrade, Lance Corporal France upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Board Serial 3635 (March 23, 1968)
