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Marine WO Jerome William Walsh.
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Casualty Info
Home Town New York city
Last Address New York City
Casualty Date Nov 11, 1967
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Quang Nam (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Long Island National Cemetery (VA) - Farmingdale, New York
The 1st Battalion 9th Marines (1/9) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Formed during World War I, it served until the mid-1990s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions. During the Vietnam War, 1/9 sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history.
In late 2005, the battalion was once again activated and attached to the 8th Marine Regiment at MCB Camp Lejeune. Although the first full company has deployed, 1/9 was not expected to be ready for deployment as a battalion until May 2008. On 19 April 2007, 1/9 was officially stood up with all of its subordinate units fully manned.
Best Friends We served together, founding and teaching at the 3d MARDIV Intelligence Schools in 1958, you as a MSgt (E-7) and me a Cpl and Sgt (E-4). In 1965, when I arrived at FMFPac as a brand new SSgt, you were the Force Intelligence Chief, MGYSGT, and my sponsor. Most of all you were always my mentor and my friend. Now, over 40 years later I still think of you often. Rest In Peace, Marine. Your Friend, Andy Anderton, MSGT, USMC Retired.
Apr 9, 2008
Other Memories TDY assignment to be trained as in Aerial Photo Orientation Course.
