Best Friends
3rd Platoom Marines C 1/4-Lt Ken Leone,Lt Jim Parrish(Jungle Jim) Robert Byrne(Blue) 0311 and Tim Cotrill 0311 not best friends at the time but these are two Grunt Marines I will never forget (Lp Hill 400 March 03, 1969 SFRJ. Eduardo Leija(Lahaus)Best Friend 0331Machinegunner David Perrine (Boy) Passed Away-0331 Machinegunner. Arnold Linquist (Lucious)-0331 Machinegunner. John Salter-0311 Rifleman. Aaron Martin-0311 Rifleman. Charles Fatute-0311 Rifleman. John C Gipson(Gunny Gipson)Passed Away-0311 Rifleman James Jones(Doc Bones)-Corpman David Parker-KIA Hill 400 Feb 28, RIP. William G Hall-0351 Radioman. Carlos Sanchez-0311 Rifleman. David Dawson-0311 Rifleman. William J Davis-0311 Rifleman. Wiley F Kennedy-0311 Rifleman. John E Kennedy-Passed Away 0311 Rifleman, (Radioman and M-79man). John M Kennedy-0311- Rifleman. Jerome English-0311 Rifleman Willie Hill-0311 Rifleman. Robert E Johnson-0311 Rifleman. Jessie Castillo-0331 Machinegunner. Marvin D Lee-0331 Machinegunner Hill 484- March 5,1969. Mike(Jake)Jacobs-0311 Rifleman(Passed Away) Bruce Salisbury-0311-Rifleman. Doug Kincy-0311-Rifleman. Karl Cooper-0311- Rifleman. Ray Norman-0311-Rifleman. William Kinder-0311-Rifleman. Tim Looney-0351-Radioman for LT Parrish. Rick Dodd-0311-Rifleman. Sgt Fred Harris-0311 Rifleman. Tom Kirsch-0311 Rifleman. Ray Norman-0311 Rifleman. Don Dececco-0311 Rifleman. Micheal Biehl-0311 Rifleman. Ernie Cash-0331 Machinegunner. Tom Sladkey-0311 Rifleman. Will Davis 0311-Rifleman. Joe Daniel-0311 Rifleman. Gilbert Mastera 0311 Rifleman Eddie Downs M-79.Austin Johnson-0311 Rifleman,Gilbert Martinez-0311 Ronald
Ramirez 0311-Rifleman Rifleman,Ismael V Gomez-0331 Machinegunner. (Many more names and places I cannot remember but they are never forgotten) SFRJ Semper Fi to 1st Plt,2nd Plt,3rd Plt, Charlie 1/4,Lima 3/4, Command,Corpman,Chopper Pilots,and anyone I may have forgotten.
Best Moment
Day I left Vietnam. Oct 23,1969. Day I left Okinawa Japan Jan 1970. El Toro Marine Base California 1970. Home Sweet Home Roch NY USA. 40+Years later when Robert Byrne(Blue)C1/4 e-mailed me on the internet.
Worst Moment
LP Hill 400 Chopper Hill and Hill 484 LZ Mack or Mutters Ridge FEB 28-MARCH 6, 1969.
Chain of Command
Skipper Lt James Herron XO Lt Karl Marlantes 3rd Plt Lt Ken Leone 2nd Plt Lt Tom Noel 1st Plt Lt Richard Porello,Lt Karl Marlantes)
Other Memories
Robert Byrne(Blue) and Tim Cotrill LP Night of March 3, 1969 and Final Assault Hill 484 March 5, 1969. Many long Patrols 3rd Platoon had off Catapult Mt some even over night LT Parrish in Command. Operation Purple Martin Lasting about 88 days search and clear operation Charlie Co spent over 50 consecutive days in bush on this operation.
Criteria The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in th... The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in the Marine Corps) and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. (World War II and Korea War service rate one ribbon for each period only) MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria Awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brig... Awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brigade, division, corps, or armed forces level. MoreHide
Comments
Hill 484 LZ Mack- Mutters Ridge March 5, 1969.
Criteria The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of Sout... The Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors) was authorized to be worn by units individually cited for service in military operations in support of the government of South Vietnam. The actions cited are for the same services that would have resulted in the award of a Valorous Unit Citation by the Army or a Navy Unit Citation. MoreHide
Criteria
The unit citation of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded certain units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1974.
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Description Feb 27 – May 8; 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines clear and search operation. Originally Operation Massachusetts Bay conducted in the Quảng Trị ProvFeb 27 – May 8; 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines clear and search operation. Originally Operation Massachusetts Bay conducted in the Quảng Trị Province. ... More
Memories
Operation Purple Martin lasted 71 days Charlie 1/4 stayed in bush over 50 consecutive days.
Description
Jul 12; 1st Battalion, 4th Marines and 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division search and clear operation between Mai Loc and Ba Long, Quảng Trị Province.
Memories Between Mai Loc and Ba Long in Quang Tri Province along Rt 9 Marines working along with an Army UnitBetween Mai Loc and Ba Long in Quang Tri Province along Rt 9 Marines working along with an Army Unit in flatlands.... More
Best Friends
William Hoover Dave Perrine (Passed Away) Donald Baker Ron Stover Barry Delong Jerry Dishman(Fallen) March26, 1969-Const Eng-Vietnam. Rich Hines Joe Secor
Best Moment
When we all graduated.
Worst Moment
When I stepped off bus at PI.
Instructors
SGT VS. SHUMAN
SSGT JL. KNOX SENIOR DI.
SSGT GM. WILSON
Other Memories
After 40 plus years Finally found Barry Delong a good Bootcamp and ITR friend. Over 45 years later found Rich Hines,Don Baker,and Bill Hoover from Plt 3015. Rich Hines-Retired after 22 years Marine Major Tank Officer Desert Storm SFRJ. Dave Perrine passed away 1978 only 8 yrs after surviving Vietnam. Jerry Dishman (FALLEN) March 26, 1969.
IN Memory To Plt 3015 Kia Vietnam 1969 RIP-Brothers Jerry Dishman 3-26-1969 Peter Adams 8-31-1969 David Ford 8-20-1969 John Linn 5-11-1969 Robert Newman 5-11-1969
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
3rd Platoom Marines C 1/4-Lt Ken Leone,Lt Jim Parrish(Jungle Jim) Robert Byrne(Blue) 0311 and Tim Cotrill 0311 not best friends at the time but these are two Grunt Marines I will never forget (Lp Hill 400 March 03, 1969 SFRJ. Eduardo Leija(Lahaus)Best Friend 0331Machinegunner David Perrine (Boy) Passed Away-0331 Machinegunner. Arnold Linquist (Lucious)-0331 Machinegunner. John Salter-0311 Rifleman. Aaron Martin-0311 Rifleman. Charles Fatute-0311 Rifleman. John C Gipson(Gunny Gipson)Passed Away-0311 Rifleman James Jones(Doc Bones)-Corpman David Parker-KIA Hill 400 Feb 28, RIP. William G Hall-0351 Radioman. Carlos Sanchez-0311 Rifleman. David Dawson-0311 Rifleman. William J Davis-0311 Rifleman. Wiley F Kennedy-0311 Rifleman. John E Kennedy-Passed Away 0311 Rifleman, (Radioman and M-79man). John M Kennedy-0311- Rifleman. Jerome English-0311 Rifleman Willie Hill-0311 Rifleman. Robert E Johnson-0311 Rifleman. Jessie Castillo-0331 Machinegunner. Marvin D Lee-0331 Machinegunner Hill 484- March 5,1969. Mike(Jake)Jacobs-0311 Rifleman(Passed Away) Bruce Salisbury-0311-Rifleman. Doug Kincy-0311-Rifleman. Karl Cooper-0311- Rifleman. Ray Norman-0311-Rifleman. William Kinder-0311-Rifleman. Tim Looney-0351-Radioman for LT Parrish. Rick Dodd-0311-Rifleman. Sgt Fred Harris-0311 Rifleman. Tom Kirsch-0311 Rifleman. Ray Norman-0311 Rifleman. Don Dececco-0311 Rifleman. Micheal Biehl-0311 Rifleman. Ernie Cash-0331 Machinegunner. Tom Sladkey-0311 Rifleman. Will Davis 0311-Rifleman. Joe Daniel-0311 Rifleman. Gilbert Mastera 0311 Rifleman Eddie Downs M-79.Austin Johnson-0311 Rifleman,Gilbert Martinez-0311 Ronald
Ramirez 0311-Rifleman Rifleman,Ismael V Gomez-0331 Machinegunner. (Many more names and places I cannot remember but they are never forgotten) SFRJ Semper Fi to 1st Plt,2nd Plt,3rd Plt, Charlie 1/4,Lima 3/4, Command,Corpman,Chopper Pilots,and anyone I may have forgotten.
Day I left Vietnam. Oct 23,1969. Day I left Okinawa Japan Jan 1970. El Toro Marine Base California 1970. Home Sweet Home Roch NY USA. 40+Years later when Robert Byrne(Blue)C1/4 e-mailed me on the internet.
LP Hill 400 Chopper Hill and Hill 484 LZ Mack or Mutters Ridge FEB 28-MARCH 6, 1969.
Skipper Lt James Herron XO Lt Karl Marlantes 3rd Plt Lt Ken Leone 2nd Plt Lt Tom Noel 1st Plt Lt Richard Porello,Lt Karl Marlantes)
Robert Byrne(Blue) and Tim Cotrill LP Night of March 3, 1969 and Final Assault Hill 484 March 5, 1969. Many long Patrols 3rd Platoon had off Catapult Mt some even over night LT Parrish in Command. Operation Purple Martin Lasting about 88 days search and clear operation Charlie Co spent over 50 consecutive days in bush on this operation.