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Service Status
Not Specified
Final Rank
Sergeant Major
Service Years
1964 - 1994
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Home State
Minnesota

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Location
Minnesota
Sep 03, 2015
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement (1961-2016)
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Criteria
The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or aft... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Criteria
The Joint Meritorious Unit Award is presented in the name of the Secretary of Defense to Joint Activities of the Department of Defense for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Criteria
The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Criteria
The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal is awarded to Marine Corps personnel who land on foreign territory, engage in operations against armed opposition, or who operate under circumstances deemed to mer... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
National Defense Service Medal (2001-2022)
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
National Defense Service Medal (2001-2022)
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Vietnam Service Medal
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Vietnam Service Medal
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Vietnam Service Medal
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Vietnam Service Medal
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Criteria
The Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded for service in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees North latitude and west ... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Armed Forces Service Medal
Criteria
The Armed Forces Service Medal provides recognition to participants who deploy to the designated area of eligibility for the qualifying operation. Outstanding or meritorious performance of nondeployed... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
Criteria
The Arctic Service Ribbon is awarded to military personnel the Navy and Marine Corps and to civilian citizens, nationals, or resident aliens of the United States for 28 days of service above the Arcti... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
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.
Description
Description Pending
2003
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
2003
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Criteria
Awarded to members of the Military Coalition who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm in one or more of the following areas between 2 August 1990 and 31 August 1993: Persian Gu... More
Description
Description Pending
2003
Operation Provide Promise (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Description
Operation Provide Promise was a humanitarian relief operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Yugoslav Wars, from 2 July 1992, to 9 January 1996, which made it the longest running humanitarian ai... More
Memories
With 26th MEU "mod-loc'd" in the Adriatic in support of "Deny Flight" and "Provide Promise". Was the... More
1992 - 1996
Service to 1994
II MEF
II MEF
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
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1993 - 1994
USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Atlantic Ocean - United States
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1994 - 1994
Meritorious Service Medal
Criteria
The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding noncombat achievement or by meritorious service to the United States, but not of a... More
Comments
For Meritorious Service while serving as the II Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant's Major.
1994
10th Marines
10th Marines
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1992 - 1993
Training Exercise - Battle Griffin '93
Description
Battle Griffin is a triennial joint allied field exercise (FTX), that exercises the Norway Air-Landed Marine Ground Task Force (NALMAGTF) concept to reinforce Norway and Norwegian National Forces in c... More
People You Remember
BGen. Richard "Butch" Neal was the DCG for II MEF on this first major deploement of the MEF Headquar... More
Memories
My first night trying out the new Northface tents. About 20 below and the wind howling - good piece ... More
1993 - 1993
Training Exercise - Ocean Venture '93
Description
20 April - 25 May 1993 – More than 20,500 service personnel of the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, along with allied forces, participated in Exercise Ocean Venture 93 held i... More
1993 - 1993
Operation Deny Flight (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Description
Operation Deny Flight was a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operation that began on 12 April 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations (UN) no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Uni... More
People You Remember
MEU CO was Col. George Karamarkovich; XO was LtCOl. McHenry; Ops O Maj. Wolf (later replaced by Maj.... More
Memories
Mod-Loc'd in the Adriatic. We sent a quick reaction force into Yugoslavia when an Italion G-222 was ... More
1993 - 1993
26th MEU
26th MEU
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
USS Iwo Jima LF6F 2-92 - Yugoslavia
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1992 - 1992
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2)
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2)
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Mediterrain Sea
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1992 - 1992
HMM-162
HMM-162
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
MCAS New River - North Carolina
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1990 - 1992
Combat Action Ribbon
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... More
Description
Description Pending
1992
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Criteria
The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... More
Description
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Command Element MUC 7Jun-15Nov92 SU USS IWO JIMA
1992
USS Wasp (LHD-1)
USS Wasp (LHD-1)
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Mediterrain Sea
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1991 - 1991
26th MEU
26th MEU
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
USS Wasp - LF6F 2-91 - Turkey
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Comments Pending
1991 - 1991
MAG HQ, MAG-29
MAG HQ, MAG-29
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
MCAS New River - United States
Comments
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1990 - 1991
Aerial Gunner/Observer School (LF6F 2-91 Med Cruise, United States)
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location / Country
LF6F 2-91 Med Cruise / United States
Comments
Show Comments
1991-1991
Combat Action Ribbon
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... More
Description
Description Pending
1991
Operation Desert Storm
Description
On January 16, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Storm—a military operation to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had inv... More
Memories
Sitting off the coast of Turkey and Isreal waiting for the call to fly in.
1991 - 1991
Operation Provide Comfort (Iraq)
Description
On 5 April, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 688, calling on Iraq to end repression of its population. On 6 April, Operation Provide Comfort began to bring humanitarian relief to ... More
Memories
LF6F-91 with 26th MEU into Turkey in support of the Kurds in Northern Turkey/Iraq.
1991 - 1991
RS Albany, NY
RS Albany, NY
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Albany - New York
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1988 - 1990
Navy Unit Commendation
Criteria
The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... More
Description
Description Pending
1990
MARDET USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
MARDET USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Rank
Sergeant Major
Location
Bremerton - Washington
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1988 - 1988
MARDET USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
MARDET USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Rank
First Sergeant
Location
Norflok, Va./Bremerton, Wa. - United States
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1986 - 1988
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
Criteria
Recruiters: Marines assigned to recruiting duty (MOS 8411) are eligible to receive the ribbon upon completion of a successful tour of duty (36 months of consecutive service in an 8411 billet). A Marin... More
Description
Description Pending
1988
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... More
Comments
#1 I&I Staff First Sergeant, Btry O, 5/14
#2 MarDet First Sergeant, USS Nimitz
#3 RS ALbany, NY Station SgtsMaj
#4 HMM-162 Squadron SgtsMaj
1987
Training Exercise - Northern Wedding '86
Description
1986 Late August to September. The exercise included an amphibious landing in Norway. On August 19, 1986, a CH-46 twin-rotor transport helicopter crashed into a parked helicopter while taking off from... More
People You Remember
I was the MarDet SgtMaj. when we participated in this NATO Exercise. Remember going "lights out" and... More
1986 - 1987
I&I Staff Midwest City, OK
I&I Staff Midwest City, OK
Rank
First Sergeant
Location
Midwest City - Oklahoma
MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Comments
Show Comments
1983 - 1986
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... More
Comments
Comments Pending
1986
2nd Marine Division
2nd Marine Division
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
2581-Radio Frequency Management Technician
Comments
Show Comments
1981 - 1983
SNCO Academy Advanced/Career Course (Quantico, Virginia)
Rank
First Sergeant
Location / Country
Quantico / Virginia
Comments
Show Comments
1983-1983
Interservice Radio Frequency Mgt School (Scott Air Force Base, Illinois)
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location / Country
Scott Air Force Base / Illinois
Comments
Show Comments
1981-1981
H&S Co, 1st Bn, 2nd Marines (1/2)
H&S Co, 1st Bn, 2nd Marines (1/2)
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1978 - 1981
USS Saipan (LHA-2)
USS Saipan (LHA-2)
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
Various - Norway
MOS
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1980 - 1980
36th MAU
36th MAU
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
Satermon - Norway
Comments
Comments Pending
1980 - 1980
Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School (Cadre)
Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School (Cadre)
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
29 Palms - California
MOS
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1978 - 1978
HQ Btry, 12th Marines
HQ Btry, 12th Marines
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Location
Okinawa - Japan
MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1977 - 1978
RS Oklahoma City, OK
RS Oklahoma City, OK
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Location
PCS Ponca City - Oklahoma
MOS
8411-RSS Recruiter
Comments
Show Comments
1976 - 1977
RS Oklahoma City, OK
RS Oklahoma City, OK
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Location
PCS Ponca City - Oklahoma
MOS
8411-RSS Recruiter
Comments
Show Comments
1973 - 1977
OSO Oklahoma City, OK
OSO Oklahoma City, OK
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Location
Oklahoma City - Oklahoma
MOS
8411-OSO Recruiter
Comments
Show Comments
1974 - 1976
LFTCLANT
LFTCLANT
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Location
Norfolk, Va. - United States
MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1973 - 1973
LFTCLANT
LFTCLANT
Rank
Sergeant
Location
Norfolk - Virginia
MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1971 - 1973
Recruiters School (MCRD San Diego, California)
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Location / Country
MCRD San Diego / California
Comments
Show Comments
1973-1973
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement (1961-2016)
Criteria
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... More
Comments
#1 Landing Force Training Command, Atlantic
#2 Comm Chief, 1st Bn., 2nd Marines
1973
NAVHOSP Portsmouth VA, US Navy
NAVHOSP Portsmouth VA, US Navy
Rank
Sergeant
Location
Portsmouth - Virginia
MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1971 - 1971
H&S Co, 1st Medical Bn
H&S Co, 1st Medical Bn
Rank
Sergeant
Location
Danang - Vietnam, South
MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1971 - 1971
1st Motor Transport Bn
1st Motor Transport Bn
Rank
Sergeant
Location
Camp Perdue, Dai Loc Pass - Vietnam
MOS
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Comments
Show Comments
1970 - 1971
Vietnam War/Consolidation I Campaign (1971)
Description
 This campaign was from 1 July to 30 November 1971. This period witnessed additional progress in the Vietnamization program which included turning over the ground war to South Vietnam, sustaining the ... More
1971 - 1971
Vietnam War/Consolidation I Campaign (1971)
Description
 This campaign was from 1 July to 30 November 1971. This period witnessed additional progress in the Vietnamization program which included turning over the ground war to South Vietnam, sustaining the ... More
1971 - 1971
Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase VII Campaign (1970-71)
Description
This campaign was from 1 Jul 1970 to 30 June 1971. Fighting continued in Cambodia during early February before and after South Vietnam began its U.S.-aided drive in Laos, Lam Son 719, the most signifi... More
Memories
Turned over the Comm. Plt. to Sgt. Rollie Brookart after being selected as the Battalion Career Plan... More
1970 - 1971
Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Rank
Sergeant
Location
Norfolk - Virginia
MOS
0849-Shore Fire Control Partyman
Comments
Show Comments
1969 - 1970
Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
Description
This campaign was from 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970. An increase in enemy-initiated attacks, at the highest level since 4-5 September signaled the start of the first phase of the Communist winter ... More
1969 - 1970
Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
Description
This campaign was from 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970. An increase in enemy-initiated attacks, at the highest level since 4-5 September signaled the start of the first phase of the Communist winter ... More
1969 - 1970
Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Rank
Corporal
Location
Norfolk, Va - United States
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Comments Pending
1967 - 1969
8th Comm Bn
8th Comm Bn
Rank
Corporal
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1966 - 1967
USS Guam (LPH-9)
USS Guam (LPH-9)
Rank
Corporal
Location
Caribbean
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1967 - 1967
Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)
Description
This campaign was from 1 July 1966 to 31 May 1967. United States operations after 1 July 1966 were a continuation of the earlier counteroffensive campaign. Recognizing the interdependence of political... More
1966 - 1967
Operation Prairie
Description
Operation Prairie (August 3 – January 31, 1967) was a military operation in northern South Vietnam. Its job was to eliminating North Vietnamese Army forces south of the DMZ.

1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
... More
Memories
Initially set up in the rice paddy on the north side of the old French Fort. Monsoon season soon cha... More
1966 - 1967
FLSG-A
FLSG-A
Rank
Corporal
Location
Da Nang, Hilll 327, Dong Ha - Vietnam
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
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1966 - 1966
III MAF
III MAF
Rank
Lance Corporal
Location
Danang, Dong Ha - Quang Nam
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Comments Pending
1966 - 1966
USS Washoe County (LST-1165)
USS Washoe County (LST-1165)
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location
Chu Lai to Danang - Vietnam
Comments
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1966 - 1966
H&S Co, FLSG-A
H&S Co, FLSG-A
Rank
Lance Corporal
Location
Danang, RVN - Vietnam, South
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1966 - 1966
USS Talladega (APA-208)
USS Talladega (APA-208)
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location
Okinawa to Vietnam
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1966 - 1966
H&S Co, 3rd FSR
H&S Co, 3rd FSR
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location
Camp Zukeran - Japan
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1965 - 1966
Navy Unit Commendation
Criteria
The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... More
Description
FLSU-2 12 Mar 65 to 15 Mar 67
1966
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Carib cruise to Puerto Rico for FireEx 1-66.
1966
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star Individual Citation
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... More
Comments
Comments Pending
1966
Operation Orange
Description
Apr 1 – 11; 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines search and destroy operation near Thuong Guc, 40 km southwest of Da Nang, Quảng Nam Province.
Memories
There were four of us sent to the top of Hill 327 to serve as a readio relay station for this operat... More
1966 - 1966
Operation Deckhouse II
Description
Jul 7 – Aug 3; 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Battalion 4th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 1st Battalion, 1s... More
Memories
Went up to Dong Ha as part of FLSU 2 in support of 2nd Bn, 4th Marines.Operation Hastings

Marines Tur

... More
1966 - 1966
2nd Replacement Co, Staging Bn
2nd Replacement Co, Staging Bn
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location
Camp Pendleton - California
MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
Comments
Show Comments
1965 - 1965
Comm Co, HQ Bn, 2nd Mar Div
Comm Co, HQ Bn, 2nd Mar Div
Rank
Private
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
2500-Basic Operational Communicator
Comments
Show Comments
1965 - 1965
Infantry Training Regiment, Training Command (WWII), MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Infantry Training Regiment, Training Command (WWII), MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Rank
Private
Location
Camp Lejeune - North Carolina
MOS
9900-General Service Marine
Comments
Show Comments
1965 - 1965
(2533) Radio Telegraph Operators Course (Montford Point, NC, United States)
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location / Country
Montford Point, NC / United States
Comments
Show Comments
1965-1965
Field Radio Operator Course (Camp Hansen, Okinawa, United States)
Rank
Private 1st Class
Location / Country
Camp Hansen, Okinawa / United States
Comments
Show Comments
1965-1965
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Criteria
The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... More
Description
Description Pending
1965
Boot Camp (Parris Island, SC), K/296
School
Boot Camp (Parris Island, SC)
Company
K
Platoon
296
Comments
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1964
Service from 1964

 
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