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LCpl Robert Lee Smith #2365246
9 January 1946-31 May 1968
0311 Rifleman
Surivors:
Mr & Mrs Arthur G Smith, parents
General Delivery
Ages, KY
Robert Lee Smith was born in Ages, KY. He attended Monroe High School in Monroe, MI. He took his Boot Camp training at Parris Island, SC, and graduated with Platoon 113.
LCpl Smith arrived in Vietnam 18 August 1967, and was assigned to 1st Platoon, H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Later reassigned to Echo Company.
LCpl Robert L Smith was killed by small arms fire during combat at Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He had been in Vietnam for 9 months and 13 days. He was 22 years, 4 months and 22 days old. He was single.
LCpl Robert Lee Smith was buried at,
Kelly Cemetery
Ages, KY
Memorial #68583644 created for LCpl Robert Lee Smith at www.findagrave.com website.
LCpl Stephen Glowe #2526231
11 October 1948-10 August 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Edward J Glowe Sr, father
Laurette Jr, brother
Robert, brother
12371 Ardmore
Detroit, MI
Before he enlisted in the Marines, Stephen worked for a printing company with a friend, whose father was the owner. Stephen drove a blue 1950's Cadillac.
Upon arrival in Vietnam 18 September 1968, LCpl Stephen Glowe was assigned Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. LCpl was killed by an explosive device during combat at night, at Mutters Ridge, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He served his country for one year. He was single. He was 20 years and 10 months old. He had been in Vietnam for 10 months and 23 days.
Mutters Ridge was a killing ground. The Vietnamese called it Nue Cay Tri Ridge. The Marines called it "Mutters Ridge".
Pfc Alfredo Ochoa Jr #2442740
15 February 1950-12 June 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Alfredo Ochoa Sr, father, Served with the US Army during WW II
Maria Elena, mother
Richard, brother
Irene Ochoa (Sanchez), sister
Ofie Ochoa (Seymore), sister
Leticia Ochoa (Perez), sister
2320 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX
George Armando Ochoa, Jimmy Ochoa, Robert Ochoa, uncles
Rosa Gonzalez, Celilia Quinn, Martha Clevenger, aunts
El Paso, TX
Alfredo was a student athlete trainer at the El Paso High School, and a member of the Letterman Club. He enlisted in the Marines before graduating with the Class of 1968 from El Paso High School. He was sworn into the Marines after graduation and left for MRCD Boot Camp, San Diego, CA, July 1968.
Pfc Alfredo Ochoa Jr arrived in Vietnam 8 January 1969, and was assigned to 3rd Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. His squad leader was Cpl Julio Augiano.
Pfc Ochoa was killed during an ambush about 9 miles NW of Cam Lo, Quang Tri Province. He died from fragmentation wounds received from a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire, during Operation Virginia Ridge. He was walking point during a patrol near the DMZ. Cpl William Elliott Gooden was killed during the ambush, also.
"After Operation Main Crag, he wrote to his parents that it was the largest operation of the war. He said he had lost several friends during combat. He was preparing to go back to combat following 5 days of in country R&R, when he wrote that Echo Company had been awarded 5 medals for Operation Main Crag. The Navy Achievement Award, the Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Presidential Citation, Vietnamese Cross for Gallantry and a medal made especially for the 3rd Marine Division".
He was 19 years, 3 months and 28 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 5 months and 4 days. He was single.
Funeral arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home. Pfc Alfredo Ochoa Jr was buried 23 June 1969 at,
Ft Bliss National Cemetery
Memorial #3325887
Section: I, Site:1083
El Paso County
Ft Bliss, TX
Pfc Arturo Mendoza Lara #2348131
6 June 1946-28 December 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs Alvaro Mendoza Lara, parents
1 sister, name unknown
2118 East 4th St
Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Alcantar, nephew, CA
Arturo attended Roosevelt High School in Monticello, CA. He was one of several students from Roosevelt that served in Vietnam. Sevral students from Roosevelt enlisted in the Marines. At least three served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
When Pfc Arturo M Lara arrived in Vietnam 28 September 1967, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was killed in combat by small arms fire during Operation Auburn, at LZ Hawk, Bao An Dong, Go Noi Island, Quang Nam Province, S Vietnam. He had been in Vietnam for 3 months. He was 21 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
Pfc Arturo Mendoza Lara was buried at,
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
Memorial #67766717
Los Angeles County
Montebello, CA
NOTE: Three students from Roosevelt High School served with Echo Company 2/3. They went to Vietnam at different times. All three were killed in Vietnam. One in May 1968 and two during December 1967. All three were buried at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Pfc Ben Roberts #2256836
30 July 1947-3 May 1967
0331 M60 Machine Gunner
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs George Roberts, parents
113 East Park Avenue
Savannah, GA
Ben took his Boot Camp training at Parris Island, SC. He graduated from Boot Camp with Platoon 1004. His advanced combat infantry training was at Camp Lejune, NC.
Pfc Ben Roberts arrived in Vietnam, and was assigned to the Weapons Platoon with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Roberts was killed by small arms fire during combat at Hill 881N, Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 19 years, 9 months and 3 days old. He was single.
Pfc Ben Roberts was buried at,
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Chatham County
Savannah, GA
Memorial #62818794
Pfc Byron Adams Gaines Jr #2308724
7 April 1947-28 December 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Karen E Gaines, wife
Route 2 Box 209
Jacksonville, FL
Byron Adams Gaines Sr, father
Blanche, mother
3 sisters, names unknown
Phillip A Gaines, cousin
Cecil & Gertrude Wright, in-laws
Charlene Wright, sister-in-law
Byron was born in Duval County, FL. He was the only son of Byron and Blanche Gaines. He married his high school sweetheart 22 July 1967.
"Byron, better known to his friends and family as "Barry" was my mother's first husband. They were sweethearts and my mom still remains in close contact with his three sisters. Barry's mother was a very dear woman whom I grew up knowing as Aunt Blanche, who even helped take care of my own father when he was very ill".
Lori
When Pfc Byron A Gaines arrived in Vietnam 25 September 1967, he was assigned to 1st Platoon of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was killed in combat by an explosive device during Operation Auburn, at LZ Hawk, Bao An Dong, Go Noi Island, Quang Nam Province, S Vietnam.
Pfc Gaines served his country for one year. He was 20 years, 8 months and 21 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 2 months and 3 days.
Pfc Byron Adams Gaines Jr was buried at,
Sapp Cemetery
Memorial #67299305
Union County
Raiford,
Pfc Frederick Raymon Horridge #2412037
25 November 1949-13 October 1968
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Frederick Ray Horridge, father
Martha Sprague Horridge, mother
2169 W 245 St
Lomita, CA
Michelle Horridge, cousin
His middle name was Raymond. He attended Narbonne High School, but he didn't graduate with his high school class. He enlisted in the Marines. Frederick went to MRCD, San Diego for his basic Boot Camp training and to Camp Pendleton for Infantry Combat Training.
Pfc Frederick R Horridge arrived in Vietnam 21 August 1968. He was assigned to 1st Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,3rd Marine Division. Pfc Horridge was walking point during a combat patrol when he was killed by small arms fire in an NVA ambush, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 18 years, 10 months and 19 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 1 month and 23 days.
Pfc Frederick R Horridge was buried at,
Great Hills Memorial Park
Memorial #67956503
Eventide Terrance, 243, D
27501 S Western Ave
Los Angeles County
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
NOTE: Cpl John D Belles and Pfc William L Druschel from 1st Platoon were killed during the same NVA ambush. They were walking behind Pfc Horridge
Pfc Harry Dale Gowin #2448748
11 February 1949-18 June 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Vonley Elmore, step-father
Evelyn Gowin Elmore, mothe
sister, name unknown
RR #2
Wheeler, IL
Robert Dale Gowin, father
Harry Gowin, grandfather
Harry Dale Gowin was known as Buddy to all of his friends in school and in his neighborhood. He left high school to enlist in the Marines. Harry was married, and it is believed that his wife lived in their home with his parents.
Pfc Harry D Gowin arrived in Vietnam 22 October 1968, and was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was killed by artillery/mortar fire during a combat operation near the DMZ, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 20 years, 5 months and 7 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 7 months and 27 days.
Pfc Harry Dale Gowin was buried at,
Bailey Cemetery
Plot: Row 22
Jasper County
Wheeler, IL
Memorial #27449782
Pfc Jeffery Allen Yerion #2408821
9 September 1948-4 May 1968
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Robert David Yerion, father, USAF Sgt
Elaine Ann, mother
Ollie Lee, brother
5815 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
Robert David Yerion Jr, brother
Sharon K Seiler Yerion, sister-in-law
Seguin, TX
Jeffery was born in Travis County, Austin, TX. His father was in the Air Force and they lived in several states while Jeffery was growing up. He enlisted in the Marines when his father was stationed in AL.
At one time he lived in Schertz, TX, when his father was assigned to an Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. His parents were living in San Antonio when Jeffery died.
When Pfc Yerion arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Yerion was wounded during artillery/mortar fire, during combat 4 April 1968, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He died of his wounds 4 May 1968. He was 19 years, 7 months and 25 days old. He was single.
Pfc Jeffery Allen Yerion was buried 20 May 1968 at,
Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery
Section:W,O, Site 2469
Bexar County
San Antonio, TX
Memorial #1353100
Pfc John Adrian Delozier #2360888
26 January 1948-29 December 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Casimer L Piotrowski, step-father
Sara Scherden Piotrowski, mother
Theresa, sister
7331 East 19th St
Tucson, AZ
Robert J Delozier, father, in Germany
John A Delozier, grandfather, CA
James E Scherden, grandfather, Altoone, PA
John Adrian was born in Los Angeles, CA. The only son born to Robert and Sara Delozier. After his mother remarried they moved to Tucson. He attended Sapointe Catholic High School and graduated with the Class of 1966.
After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Marines. He took basic Boot Camp training at MRCD, San Diego, and advanced Infantry Training at Camp Pendleton.
Pfc Delozier arrived in Vietnam 12 December 1967 in time for Operation Auburn. He was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Pfc Delozier was wounded during combat by small arms fire and died of his wounds at LZ Hawk, Bao An Dong, Go Noi Island, Quang Nam, S Vietnam. He had been in Vietnam for 17 days. He was 19 years, 11 months and 3 days old.
Pfc John Adrian Delozier was buried at,
South Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Memorial #59519849
Veterans Section
5401 Park Ave
Pima County
Tuscon, AZ
Pfc Joseph Leonard Hesson III #2720246
22 February 1949-10 August 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Joseph L Hesson Jr, father
Dolores, mother
Doloris, sister
2233 39th St
Pennsauken, NJ
Joseph was the only son born to Joseph and Dolores Hesson. Joseph graduated from Camden County Vocational School on June 1967. He was a member of the track and swimming team. His high school sweetheart was Kathy Hodur. After graduation, Joseph enrolled at Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ. He studied electronics.
Joseph enlisted in the Marines June 1968, and went to Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC. He took additional combat infantry training before being assigned to Vietnam. Pfc Hesson arrived in Vietnam 19 December 1968. He was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Joseph L Hesson died from grenade/mortar fragmentation wounds received during combat at Mutters Ridge, near Vandergrift Combat Base, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He served his country for one year. He was 20 years, 5 months and 19 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 7 months and 22 days. He was single.
Burial location unknown.
Memorial #68953993 created for Pfc Hesson III, at www.findagrave.com website.
Pfc Lindsay Clinton Turner #248881
1 April 1949-10 August 1969
0351 Assaultman
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs Carl B Turner, parents
Joseph, brother
Cheryl, sister
Edgemoor, SC
Alma Jane Mackey, grandmother
When Lindsay enlisted in the Marines he was sent to Parris Island, SC, for his Boot Camp training. He graduated with Platoon 1022. Later hr received additional infantry and weapons training at Camp Lejeune, NC.
When Pfc Lindsay Clinton Turner arrived in Vietnam 17 March 1969, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Turner was fatally wounded by mortar fire fragments during combat in the early morning hours at Mutters Ridge, about 8 miles northwest of Vandergrift Base, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam, during Operation Idaho Canyon. He was 20 years, 3 months and 24 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 4 months and 24 days. He was single.
Burial location unknown. Memorial #68991070 created for Pfc Lindsay Clinton Turner at www.findagrave.com website.
Pfc Luther J Walker Jr #2499220
14 May 1949-10 August 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs Luther Walker Sr, parents
Johnston, SC
Luther J Walker Jr attended Boot Camp at Parris Island and advanced Infantry Training at Camp Lejuene. When Pfc Walker arrived in Vietnam 6 July 1969, he was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Walker was killed by an explosive device during the early morning hours, when 3rd Platoon of Echo Company and the Mortar Platoon were attacked by an NVA Company, at Mutters Ridge, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam.
Pfc Walker was 20 years, 2 months and 27 days old when he was killed during Operation Idaho close to the DMZ. He had been in Vietnam for about 1 month and 4 days. He was single.
Burial location unknown. Memorial #69586713 created for Pfc Luther J Walker Jr at the www.findagrave.com website.
Pfc Martin James Pamonicutt #2496642
3 January 1949-23 June 1969
0351 Assaultman
Survivors:
Martin Pamonicutt, father
Yvonne Maria Wau Kau, mother
Marvin F, brother
Francis, brother
Mark John, brother
1 brother, name unknown
2 sisters, names unknown
Box 1081
Keshena, WI
Mitchell Wau Kau, grandfather
Susan Wilber, grandmother
Martin was an Native American Indian. He was born in the Menominee Indian Reservation, Keshena, WI. He listed Neopit, WI, as his home of record when he enlisted in the Marines.
Pfc Martin J Pamonicutt arrived in Vietnam 1 June 1969. He was assigned to the Mortar Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Pamonicutt was killed by artillery/mortar fire during combat, close to the DMZ, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 20 years, 5 months, and 20 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 22 days. He was single.
This page was last updated: May 2, 2014
Pfc Michael Francis Huwel #2269144
5 November 1946-3 May 1967
0331 M60 Machine Gunner
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs George Huwel, parents
a sister, name unknown
571 Virgil Road
Cincinnati, OH
Mike was 10 years older then me and lived up the street on Virgil Road. I remember that he was a newspaper carrier for the "Price Hill News", when we first moved into the neighborhood. He would have been about 15 years old and I was 5.
We all looked up to Mike in the neighborhood and one day he went off with the Marines. We'll never forget the day we heard the sad news of Mike's death. His sister was in my class at St. Dominic's. What a loss to the family and such sorrow in the neighborhood. I remember his funeral and the sadness.
At the time of Mike's death I was the neighborhood newsboy for the"Price Hill News". It's a small connection I have with Mike and it makes me think of him often. One day I will visit the WALL, but I will never forget Mike.
Mark, a neighborhood friend
When Pfc Michael Francis Huwel arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to the Weapons Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Pfc Huwel was killed by artillery/mortar fire during combat at Hill 881N, Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 20 years, 5 months and 28 days old. He was single.
Pfc Michael Francis Huwel was buried at,
St Joseph Catholic Cemetery (New)
4500 Foley Road
Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH
Memorial #66536378
Pfc Normand Richard Martel #2181948
26 April 1945-3 May 1967
0331 M60 Machine Gunner
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs Richard Martel
279 Mystic Street
Manchester, NH
Charlotte Martel Faustini, sister
Andy Marcoux, cousin
Manchester, NH
Normand R Martel took his basic boot camp training at Parris, SC. He graduated with Platoon 130. He had been in the Marine Corps Reserve, before going into active duty.
When Pfc Normand Richard Martel arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Pfc Martel was killed by small arms fire during combat at Hill 881N, Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He served his country for 1 year. He was 22 years and 7 days old. He was single.
Pfc Normand Richard Martel was buried at,
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Section: 2, Lot: 50a
Hillsborough County
Bedford, NH
Memorial #64017958
Pfc Raul Albert Obregon #2410992
9 May 1949-28 May 1968
0331 M60 Machine Gunner
Survivors:
Jennie Sifuntes Obregon
sister, name unknown
brother, name unknown
1474 Adkisson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Raul Albert Obregon was born and raised in the Los Angeles neighborhood known as "City Terrace." He graduated from the Roosevelt High School in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles.
Raul enlisted in the Marines through the Buddy Program with two of his close friends, Gil Enriguez and Stevie Salazar. Boot Camp training was at San Diego MCRD, and advanced infantry training at Camp Pendelton.
Pfc Raul A Obregon arrived in Vietnam 21 March 1968. He was assigned to the Weapons Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Obregon was killed by small arms fire during combat at Foxtrot Ridge, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He had be in Vietnam for 2 months and 7 days. He was 19 years and 19 days old. He was single.
Pfc Raul A Obregon was buried at,
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum
Grave 9, Tier 62, Section C
966 North Potrero Grande Drive
Montebello, CA
Memorial #66491119
NOTE: Mrs Jennie Sifuentes Obregon was a double Gold Star Mother. Having lost her eldest son in Korea, and her youngest son in Vietnam. She died at the age of 91 on April 11, 2002. She is buried at the same grave site with her son Pfc Raul Albert Obregon.
Pfc Robert Cleven Williams #2507416
7 November 1948-23 June 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Cleother Williams, father
109 10th Street
East Tuscaloosa, AL
Robert listed Greensboro, AL, as his home of record when he enlisted in the Marines.
Pfc Robert Cleven Williams arrived in Vietnam 10 June 1969. He was assigned to Echo company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Williams was killed by artillery/mortar fire during a combat operation near the DMZ, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 20 years, 7 months and 16 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 13 days. He was single.
Burial location unknown.
Memorial #68628897 created for Pfc Robert Cleven Williams at www.findagrave.com website
Pfc Robert Theodore Marmie #2694030
16 March 1946-10 August 1969
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Carris Franklin Marmie, father
Dorothea Jane, mother
1 brother, name unknown
2 sisters, names unknown
3470 Deshler Avenue
Columbus, OH
Frederick Marmie, grandfather
Laura Marie Bryant, grandmother
Robert Meymann Jr, cousin
Kathy Rice, niece
Robert was born in Franklin County, Columbus, OH. He enlisted in the Marines and went to Boot Camp basic training at Parris Island, SC. Combat infantry training was at Camp Lejuene, NC.
Pfc Marmie was sent to Vietnam and arrived in country 3 June 1969. He was assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Robert Theodore Marmie was killed by grenade/mortar fragments during combat at Mutters Ridge, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 23 years, 4 months and 15 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 2 months and 7 days. He was single.
Burial location unknown. Memorial #68992696 created for Pfc Robert T Marmie at www.findagrave.com website
Pfc Ronald John Streckert
4 September 1947-28 December 1967
0331 M60 Machine Gunner
Survivors:
Mr & Mrs George Streckert, parents
2 sisters, names unknown
232 Commerce St,
Chilton, WI
Ronald was born in Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, where he attended elementary school and Kiel High School. He was employed at Tesch Company and Chilton Metal Products, before enlisting in the Marines July 1966. His family later moved to Chilton, WI.
Marine Ronald J Streckert, 19, of 232 Commerce St, AWOL from Camp Lejeune, NC, since November 27th, was taken into custody at his home on Friday, according to Police Chief Dan Abedyll.
Streckert is being held at the Calumet County Jail until a provost assumes custody.
The Sheboygan Press 23 January 1967
When Pfc Ronald J Streckert arrived in Vietnam 22 August 1967, he was assigned to the Weapons Platoon, with 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Pfc Streckert was wounded by small arms fire during Operation Auburn, at LZ Hawk, Bao An Dong, Go Noi Island, Quang Nam Province, S Vietnam. He died seven hours later, at a Da Nang military hospital. He was 20 years, 3 months and 24 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 4 months and 6 days.
Pfc Ronald John Streckert was buried at,
Hillside Cemetery
Calumet County
Chilton, WI
Memorial #58331950
Pfc Steven Douglas Munden #2385486
1 November 1949-29 December 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Francis Gittel Munden, father
Ruth Elaine, mother
Mary Ann, sister
Deborah, sister
Michael Wayne, brother
Apt #108
1400 Portland Avenue South
Minneaplois, MN
Steven D Munden was born in Hennepin County, MN. He was the second eldest of four children born to Francis and Ruth Munden. They had two sons and two daughters.
Steven enlisted in the Marines, and was sent to Boot Camp at Parris Island and took his Infantry Training at Camp Lejuene. After a short leave at home, he was sent to Vietnam.
Upon arriving in Vietnam 17 December 1967, Pfc Steven D Munden was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Arrived in country when Echo Company was conducting Operation Auburn.
Pfc Munden was killed by small arms fire during combat action, at LZ Hawk, Bao An Dong, Go Noi Island, Quang Name Province, S Vietnam. He was 18 years, 1 month and 28 days old. He had been in Vietnam for 12 days.
Pfc Steven Douglas Munden was buried 8 January 1968 with military honors at,
Ft Snelling National Cemetery
Memorial #67939405
7601 34th Avenue South
Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN
NOTE: Pfc Steven D Munden was 18 years old. The youngest Marine killed in Vietnam while serving with Echo Company. He was in country for 12 days. The second shortest tour of duty in Vietnam.
Pfc Wayne John Sylvia #2290393
7 January 1947-21 July 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Doris M Sylvia, mother
324 Hixville Road
North Dartmouth, MA
Wayne John was the only child born to John and Doris Sylvia. Wayne attended Dartmouth High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. His favorite hangout was the Midway Bowling Center. Where he liked to play the pin ball machine and shoot pool with his friends.
The father of Wayne died the following year on 14 September 1966. John Pestano Sylvia was a Military Police Guard Escort during WW II. A few months later, Wayne enlisted in the Marines.
When Pfc Wayne John Sylvia arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was killed by mortar fire during combat in the Bai Lang Area, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He was 20 years, 6 months and 14 days old.
Pfc Wayne John Sylvia was buried next to his father in the Sylvia Family Plot at,
Maple Grove
Memorial #67984881
Section: B Southwest, Lot#137-E, Grave#2
Bristol County
Westport, MA
Sgt Donald Ray Vinson #1838568
20 November 1938-14 July 1965
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
William B Vinson, father
Rural Route #1 Box 27
Chicago Heights, IL
Donald Ray Vinson listed Hammond, Indiana, as his home of record.
Sgt Vinson was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, when he arrived in country in Vietnam.
Sgt Donald Ray Vinson, 2nd Lt James E Parmelee of 2nd Platoon and Corpsman Robert P Dionne were killed by friendly fire in Quang Nam Province, S Vietnam. The official government cause of death was due to misadventure.
Sgt Vinson had been wounded during a previous combat engagement with the enemy. Sgt Vinson was causality #824. He served his country for six years. He was 26 years, 7 months and 24 days old. He was single.
Sgt Robert Clyde Powell #2080153
13 June 1945-3 may 1967
0351 Assualtman
Survivors:
Freddie Mayes Powell, father
Verna Bernice, mother
2521 Healy Drive
Dallas, TX
Mike Powell, brother
Carrie Powell, niece
Rebecca Powell Alday, niece
Dallas, TX
Mr & Mrs George D Freeman, grandparents
Montrosa, CO
Robert was born in Corpus Christi, TX. He moved his family to Dallas, TX, where he lived for 15 years, before he enlisted in the Marines. He graduated with the Class of 1963 from Bryan Adams High School. He was a former employee of Gaylord Container Corporation.
Sgt Robert C Powell arrived in Vietnam on October 1966. He was assigned to Weapons Platoon with 1st Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Sgt Powell was the Rocket Section Leader with 1st Platoon from 20 April 1967 to 3 May 1967. He was wounded by artillery/mortar fire during combat.
Sgt Powell died from shrapnel wounds received during Operation Beacon Sta Phase 11, at Hill 881N, Khe Sanh, Huong District, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. He served his country for 3 years. He was 21 years, 10 months and 20 days old. He had been in Vietnam for about 7 months. He was single.
Sgt Robert Clyde Powell was buried at,
Sparkman Hilllcrest Memorial Park
Dallas County
Dallas, TX
Memorial #6323578
Sgt Ronald Kenneth Schumacher #1981029
9 October 1942-20 July 1967
0311 Rifleman
Survivors:
Eleanore E Merritt, mother
310 Brown St
Wauconda, IL
Sgt Ronald Kenneth arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Sgt Schumacher was a leader who tried to take care of his men the best way he could. He could always be found out on patrols trying to teach them what he knew.
Operation Bear Chain was conducted in the coastal region between Quang Tin City and the city of Hue. The operation involved attacking the seaward flank of the 806th Viet Cong Battalion and to destroy it, or drive it westward towards the ARVN forces engaged in Operation Lam Son 87. Sgt Schumacher was seriously wounded and died when the point man walked into an ambush near Ap Vin An Village, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam. he served his country for 4 years. He was 24 years, 9 months and 11 days old. He was single.
Burial location unknown. Memorial #68955010 created for Sgt Ronald Kenneth Schumacher at the www.findagrave.com website.
If anyone knows of an Echo Marine that was KIA from 1965 to 1969
please email Antonio Gonzales with what all you know.
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