ROBERT BURCIAGA was born on August 6, 1942 and joined the Armed Forces while in LOS ANGELES, CA.
He served as a 0331 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2.
On April 6, 1966, at the age of 23, ROBERT BURCIAGA perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find ROBERT BURCIAGA honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 6E, Row 88.
REMEMBERED BY:
JERRY THOMPSON
(PHOTO UNAVAILABLE)
REMEMBERED BY:
CARLOS PARSCAL
I was with Perry the day he perished in VietNam on Apr 26, 1967. We were on Operation Bo Diddley, in Thua Thien, VietNam. Perry will always be remembered as a rifleman and friend.
PERRY LEE PEOPLES
KIA
26 APR 1967
PERRY LEE PEOPLES was born on April 26, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in DODSON, LA.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3.
On April 26, 1967, at the age of 23, PERRY LEE PEOPLES perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Thua Thien.
You can find PERRY LEE PEOPLES honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 18E, Row 97.
(PHOTO UNAVAILABLE)
REMEMBERED BY:
CHUCK JENKINS
ENRICO HENRY PAGNANO JR.
KIA
18 MAR 1966
ENRICO HENRY PAGNANO JR. was born on July 11, 1939 and joined the Armed Forces while in NEWTON, MA.
He served as a 1371 in the Marines. In 8 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.
On March 18, 1966, at the age of 26, ENRICO HENRY PAGNANO JR perished in the service of our country in
South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find ENRICO HENRY PAGNANO JR honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 6E, Row 21.
REMEMBERED BY:
ROBERT & JANICE BROWN
CPL. CLIFFORD G. DAVIS
BATTALION TAC NET RADIO OPERATOR
FOR HOTEL COMPANY
KIA - OPERATION BEACON
STAR ON HILL 881
CLIFFORD G. DAVIS
KIA
30 APR 1967
CLIFFORD GORDON DAVIS was born on June 30, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in AMARILLO, TX.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.
On April 30, 1967, at the age of 21, CLIFFORD GORDON DAVIS perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.
You can find CLIFFORD GORDON DAVIS honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on
Panel 18E, Row 120.
OKINAWA
THEN CAPT. MADONNA AND CPL. CLIFFORD G. DAVIS
PLT. 239 USMRD SAN DIEGO MARCH 1966
REMEMBERED BY:
ALL HIS MARINES
GEORGE WILLIAM RIORDAN
KIA
14 MAR 1968
GEORGE WILLIAM RIORDAN was born on June 23, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in DOVER, NH.
He served as a HM3 in the Navy. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of HM3/E4. He began
a tour of duty on August 15, 1967.
On March 14, 1968, at the age of 19,
GEORGE WILLIAM RIORDAN perished in the
service of our country in South Vietnam, Thua Thien.
You can find GEORGE WILLIAM RIORDAN honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 44E, Row 53.
2ND PLT G CO 2/3
REMEMBERED BY:
MIKE WATT
KENNETH WAYNE PARKER
KIA
21 JUN 1965
KENNETH WAYNE PARKER was born on March 15, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces while in DEXTER, MO.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 2 years of service,
he attained the rank of LCPL/E3.
On June 21, 1965, at the age of 20, KENNETH WAYNE PARKER perished in the service of our country in
South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find KENNETH WAYNE PARKER honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 2E, Row 15.
Brophy, Stinky, Nick, KILLGORE, Billybird, Ketterman, Jack and Jones.
REMEMBERED BY CHARLES KETTERMAN
GENE DOUGLAS KILLGORE
KIA
10 FEB 1968
GENE DOUGLAS KILLGORE was born on July 4, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in BLYTHE, CA.
He served as a 0331 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3.
On February 10, 1968, at the age of 20, GENE DOUGLAS KILLGORE perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find GENE DOUGLAS KILLGORE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 38E, Row 69.
PETER WALTER BAXTER
KIA
01 JULY 1966
PETER WALTER BAXTER was born on December 17, 1945 and joined the Armed Forces
while in NEW YORK, NY.
He served as a 1371 in the Marines. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.
On July 1, 1966, at the age of 20, PETER WALTER BAXTER perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find PETER WALTER BAXTER honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 8E, Row 114.
REMEMBERED BY CHUCK JENKINS
ROBERT CLYDE POWELL
KIA
03 MAY 1967
ROBERT CLYDE 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 of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.
On May 3, 1967, at the age of 21, ROBERT CLYDE POWELL perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.
You can find ROBERT CLYDE POWELL honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 19E, Row 30.
REMEMBERED BY ROD SKELTON
REMEMBERED BY ROD SKELTON
SAMUEL HENRY GRAHAM II
KIA
27 APRIL 1966
SAMUEL HENRY GRAHAM II was born on March 28, 1942 and joined the Armed Forces while in WATERTOWN, NY.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 6 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.
On April 27, 1966, at the age of 24, SAMUEL HENRY GRAHAM II perished in the service of our country in
South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find SAMUEL HENRY GRAHAM II honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 7E, Row 3
REMEMBERED BY ROD SKELTON
ALEJANDRO FRANCISC FIERRO
KIA
02 JUNE 1967
ALEJANDRO FRANCISC FIERRO was born on September 7, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while
in LOS ANGELES, CA.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.
On June 2, 1967, at the age of 20, ALEJANDRO FRANCISC FIERRO perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.
You can find ALEJANDRO FRANCISC FIERRO honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 21E, Row 33.
LEO MENENDEZ
KIA
29 DEC 1967
LEO MENENDEZ JR was born on June 21, 1949 and joined the Armed Forces while in SPELTER, WV.
He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. He began a
tour of duty on December 18, 1967.
On December 29, 1967, at the age of 18, LEO MENENDEZ JR perished in the service of our country in
South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find LEO MENENDEZ JR honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 32E, Row 95.
REMEMBERED BY ARTHUR ROMEO
JAMES ERNEST GUSTAFSON
KIA
22 APR 1968
JAMES ERNEST GUSTAFSON was born on December 5, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
He served as a HM3 in the Navy. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of HM3/E4. He began
a tour of duty on December 15, 1967.
On April 22, 1968, at the age of 21, JAMES ERNEST GUSTAFSON perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.
You can find JAMES ERNEST GUSTAFSON honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 51E, Row 30.
CORPSMAN JAMES ERNEST GUSTAFSON (LEFT)
REMEMBERED BY RAY CHRZANOWSKI (RIGHT)
REMEMBERED BY RAY CHRZANOWSKI
BERNARD JOSEPH NEWHOUSE
KIA
21 APR 1968
BERNARD JOSEPH NEWHOUSE was born on September 28, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in ST JOHNS, MI.
He served as a HM3 in the Navy. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of HM3/E4.
On April 21, 1968, at the age of 21, BERNARD JOSEPH NEWHOUSE perished in the service of our
country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.
You can find BERNARD JOSEPH NEWHOUSE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 51E, Row 24.
LARRY CLARKE
WILLARD D. DURHAM, JR.
WILLARD DUANE DURHAM, JR.
Pfc- E2 - Marine Corps- Regular
19 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on 1/27/48
GreenField, N.Y.
Casualty was on 7/23/67
In Thua Thien, S. Vietnam
Hostile, Ground Fire
Body was recovered
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Panel 23E-Line 110
Willard Durham, we called him Durham, like all of us he was so young. I can still see that smile, he seemed always to be smiling and laughing, a real happy young man. We had our friendship for only a few months but now for over 32 years I can still see his youthful face. As I look into the mirror at this old man, I wonder how he would have faired in old age, well, I'm sure. I can remember the day he was killed. He was walking point, through a peacefully looking village, I had told him to be careful and look out! I was way back in the single file line of Marines as Durham led us through the narrow sandy walkway that entered the village gate. THEN! AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE!!! I felt and sing and crack of rounds passing ever so close to me. I saw the line of Marines drop and scatter to each side of the trail, the battle lasted only a few minutes and after it was finished Durham and several other men lie dead.
Durham will always be in my thoughts until my time comes to go. He did not die in vain, "There is a time for war..." And "There is a time to die..." His war and death were untimely, my war is over in many ways but death has been stayed for a season!!
Larry C. Clarke, Sr.
P.O. Box 828
Senoia, GA. 30276
senoia@charter.net
ANTHONY ALBERT DISCEPOLO
Born on 29 October 1948 in Connecticut,
and joined the Marine Corps in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tony served in 1st Platoon, Golf Company,
Third Regiment, Third Mar Div.
On May 24, 1968**, at the age of 19,
Tony was killed in an ambush taking a knoll in the hills overlooking Khe Sanh.
I will always remember his great smile. He is missed by family and friends.
You can find Tony (family nickname was "Butchie")
honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 68E, Line 1.
**The date of death is, I believe, incorrect.
He died BEFORE April 23, 1968. Can anyone confirm?
Gerry was a close friend and mate. We served together from basic “A” school until he rotated back to the world on a compassionate leave. After we were separated from active duty we worked together for a couple of years in Boston. Gerry married in 1967 and joined the Boston Fire Department where he achieved the rank of Deputy Chief. Harry, you may remember that Doc Molito was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for aiding a wounded engineer during an ambush somewhere near DaNang. I recall that you were with weapons platoon though I could be wrong. Mr. Stoltz was Gerry’s platoon commander. I was second platoon corpsman (Felix Moring platoon commander). Best wishes Harry, it’s great to find these sites dedicated to FMF corpsman.
REMEMBERED BY:
Owen Scanlon HM3/1963-1967/F 233 1965
TATE, CHARLES THOMAS, JR.
Charlie Tate dropped out of high school and joined the Marines in May of 1967. He was killed on January 31, 1968.
REMEMBERED BY:
Daniel J. Coviello
CPL ALBERT MARTINEZ RIZO, USMC
Golf Company 2/3 Company Radio Man
Glendale, Arizona
25 November 1948 - 12 May 1968
Panel 59E Line 012
REMEMBERED BY: Michael "Doc" Owens
Cpl. Roland R. Lafond, 3rd Wpns, 02 May 68, Hotel Co.
REMEMBERED BY: Joe Whittington, Ben Williams and Doc Moon
L/Cpl. Harold L. Walton, 3rd 07 Jul 68, Hotel Co.
REMEMBERED BY: Joe Whittington, Ben Williams and Doc Moon
Raymond Bateman
He was with Hotel 2/3/3 and was KIA. He is remembered by Joe Whittington, Ben Williams, and Doc Moon.
JIMMIE WALLACE
KIA
19 MAR 1966
On March 19, 1966, JIMMIE WALLACE perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Hoy Vuc.
