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The Point Man of Quang Tri – PFC Bruce B. Backeberg
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The Point Man of Quang Tri – PFC Bruce B. Backeberg

A 19-year-old Marine point man who spotted two enemy ambushes in a single day, saving his company before being killed at the front of the line. A Montana Marine whose courage earned the Silver Star and lives on in the men he protected.
The Long Island City Soldier – Specialist Four Joseph Healy
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The Long Island City Soldier – Specialist Four Joseph Healy

A Tribute to a Young Infantryman of the Big Red One Who Gave Everything in Vietnam.

Cpl. Richard Paul Houston: A Marine’s Courage on the Edge of the DMZ
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Cpl. Richard Paul Houston: A Marine’s Courage on the Edge of the DMZ

Cpl. Richard Paul Houston, 1/1 Marines, was killed in action on November 26, 1967, in Quang Tri Province. A brave young Marine, forever remembered.
Corporal James L. Melvin: Courage on the Line at Con Thien Silver Star
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Corporal James L. Melvin: Courage on the Line at Con Thien Silver Star

On November 26, 1967, near Con Thien, Cpl. James L. Melvin ran into enemy fire to rescue wounded Marines, carrying three to safety before being mortally wounded trying to save two more. At 21, he gave everything for his brothers in arms.
Final Mission of LCpl Patrick R. Hendrickson
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Final Mission of LCpl Patrick R. Hendrickson

On November 6, 1968, a hidden command-detonated ambush struck a Marine engineer sweep team along QL-1 near Dien Ban, fatally wounding Patrick R. Hendrickson. His sacrifice reflects the constant danger faced by the Marines who kept I Corps’ vital road
SGT Eddie Ralph Kelley: A Young Life Lost in the Fog of War
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SGT Eddie Ralph Kelley: A Young Life Lost in the Fog of War

At only 20, SGT Eddie R. Kelley was killed in a tragic friendly-fire incident on March 18, 1969. His loss reflects the harsh reality of Vietnam, where confusion and split-second decisions could turn deadly.
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