Echo Company Marines (127) Killed In Action Fighting against
Insurgent Communist (NVA) Forces In The Republic Of
                 Vietnam From 1965 To 1969.
Echo Company lost 126 plus Marines during the war, as we get photographs from family members we will add them to this page.
PLEASE NOTE:
     JAMES B. COX
             
JAMES E. WEST JR. was born on December 22, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in NORFOLK, VA

He served as a 0311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of LCPL/E3

On May 31, 1968, at the age of 20, JAMES E. WEST JR. perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find JAMES E. WEST JR. honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 62W, Line 19





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FREDDIE JOE PHIFER
KIA
11 DECEMBER 1967
Freddie Joe Phifer was born on December 23, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in Fort Mill, SC. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In one year of service he attained the rank of L/CPL E3. On 11 December 1967 at the age of 19, Freddie Joe Phifer perished in the service of our country in Quang Nam, South Vietnam.

You can find Freddie Joe Phifer honored on the Vietnam Memorial on Panel 31E, Line 82

Remembered by:

JAMES B. COX was born on May 25, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in WASHINGTON, WV

He served as a 0331 in the Marines.  In 2 years of service he attianed trhe rank of CPL/E4

On December 28, 1967, at the age of 21, JAMES B. COX perished in the service of our country in Quang Nam, South Vietnam

Youi can find JAMES B. COX honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 32E, Line 87

REMEMBERED BY:
DONALD E. HINMAN



WOODROW WILLIAMS was born on December 10, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in PHILADELPHIA, PA

He served as a 0311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of LCPL/E3

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 20, WOODROW WILLIAMS perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find WOODROW WILLIAMS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 45

REMEMBERED BY:
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS






  WOODROW WILLIAMS
         
       
  STANLEY FERBOS
STANLEY FERBOS was born on April 26, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in NEW ORLEANS, LA

He served as a 0311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of LCPL/E3

On July 21, 1967, at the age of 21, STANLEY FERBOS perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find STANLEY FERBOS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 23E, Line 99

REMEMBERED BY:
Crystal Ferbos Woodrin (Niece)
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN






ROBERT LEE MORNINGSTAR was born on January 31, 1935 and joined the Armed Forces while in WARFORDSBURG, PA

He served as a 0369 in the Marines.  In 14 years of service he attained the rank of SSGT/E6.

On July 5, 1967 at the age of 32, ROBERT LEE MORNINGSTAR perished in the service of his country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find ROBERT LEE MORNINGSTAR honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 23E, Line 13


REMEMBERED BY:


Fellow Marines:
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS










  ROBERT LEE MORNINGSTAR
JOHN S. ALMONEY was born on October 2, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in YORK, PA

He served as a 0311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of CPL/E4

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 20, JOHN S. ALMONEY perished in teh service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find JOHN S. ALMONEY honored on ther Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 20



REMEMBERED BY:
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS




KIA
 
28 DECEMBER 1967
KIA
 
03 MAY 1967
KIA
    
21 JULY 1967
05 JULY 1967
JOHN S. ALMONEY
        
03 MAY 1967
        
KIA
        
KIA
        
JOHN R. MEUSE
        
03 MAY 1967
        
KIA
        

        
AWARDED NAVY CROSS
        
WILLIS RAY HEAVIN
        
03 MAY 1967
        
KIA
        
WILLIS RAY HEAVIN was born on February 1, 1943 and joined the Armed Forces while in FORT WORTH, TX

He served as a 0311 with the Marines.  In 6 years of service he attined the rank of SGT/E5

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 24, WILLIS RAY HEAVIN perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find WILLIS RAY HEAVIN honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 25

REMEMBERED BY:
JAMES G. HEAVIN (brother)
EARL W. HEAVIN(brother)
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS






        

        
NORMAN R. MARTEL
        
03 MAY 1967
        
KIA
        
ROBERT R. MARTEL was born on April 26, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in MANCHESTER, NH

He served as a 0331 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of PFC/E2

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 22, NORMAND R. MARTEL perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find NORMAND R. MARTEL honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 2B

REMEMBERED BY:
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS




        

        
ROBERT C. POWELL
        
03 MAY 1967
        
KIA
        
ROBERT C. POWELL was born on June 13, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in DALLAS, TX

He served as a 0351 in the Marines.  In 3 years service he attained the rank of SGT/E5

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 21, ROBERT C. POWELL perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vieltnam

You can find ROBERT C. POWELL honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 30





        
JAMES E. WEST JR.
KIA
31 MAY 1968
JOHN R. MEUSE was born on July 8, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in MALDEN, MA

He served as a o311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of PFC/E2

On May 3, 1967, at the age of 18, JOHN R. MEUSE perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam

You can find JOHN R. MEUSE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Line 29


REMEMBERED BY:
Fellow Marines:
JAMES R. CANNON
DONALD E. HINMAN
CLARENCE "DUB" YOUNG
DANNY WILLIAMS







Survivor: Delaney, Dianne Phifer
Survivor: Splittorf, Sheila Phifer
Relationship: Sisters
Survivor: Mike Phifer
Relationship: Brother
Survivor: Phyllis Phifer
Relationship: Sister-in-Law
Survivor: Eddinger, Chrissy
Survivor: Splittorf, Jacki
Relationship: Nieces
Fellow Marine: Donald E. Hinman

Survivor: Nancy Morningstar
Relationship: Spouse
Survivor: Junga, Victoria Morningstar
Survivor: Robles, Laura Morningstar
Survivor: Koski, Dawn Morningstar
Relationship: Daughters
Survivor: Dale Morningstar
Survivor: Glen Morningstar
Relationship: Cousins

Survivor: Charlotte Martel Faustini
Relationship: Sister
Survivor: Andy Marcoux
Relationship: Cousin

REMEMBERED BY:

Survivor: Bernice Powell
Relationship: Mother

Survivor: Mike powell
Relationship: Brother

Survivor: Powell, Carrie
Survivor: Alday, Rebecca ("Becky")
Relationship: Nieces

REMEMBERED BY:
Survivor: June Austin
Family Survivor Coordinator
Relationship: Sister

Survivor: Dana Meuse
Relationship: Brother
Survivor: Kevin K. Meuse
Relationship: Brother

KILLED IN ACTION MEMORIAL