Army First Lieutenant Morgan William Weed

Army first Lieutenant Morgan William Weed
born January 2, 1945
died May 11, 1970 (aged 25) injured in Cambodia. Died in Vietnam
buried Roselawn Gardens Of Memory
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA
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parents Louie and Vera Searcy Weed

Eagle Scout
Home of record - Decatur AL
Decatur High School
Athens State University
University of Alabama, law school
MOS - 1542-Infantry Unit Commander
Ranger
Unit - 1970-1970, 1542, HHC, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry 9th Infantry DIV, USARV

Operations -   1970-1970 Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
                  1970-1970 Vietnam War/Sanctuary Counteroffensive Campaign (1970)

Left to Right - (standing); John Bayer (Niner Delta), Walt Rutherford, XO; Karl Lowe, CO; Morgan Weed, 3rd Plt Ldr; - (kneeling): Jim Takacs, 1st Plt Ldr; Jim Puhala, 2nd Plt Ldr. Photo credit, John Bayer. 

  Start Tour:  01/03/1970
  Incident Date: 05/10/1970
  Casualty Date: 05/11/1970

I am an American Soldier. 

I am a Warrior and a member of a team. 

I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. 

I will always place the mission first. 

I will never accept defeat. 

I will never quit. 

I will never leave a fallen comrade. 

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, 

trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. 

I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. 

I am an expert and I am a professional. 

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy 

the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. 

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 

I am an American Soldier.

1st Lieutenant

6th Battalion 31st infantry

9th Infantry Division

Combat Infantry badge

US Army Veteran

Silver Star

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Panel W10, Line 20

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Marine Private First Class Ronald Dudley Rich

Marine Private First Class Ronald Dudley Rich
born  January 8, 1944, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
died 28 December 28, 1966 (aged 22), Quảng Nam, Vietnam
buried  Roselawn Gardens Of Memory
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA

parents M Dudley and Margaret Newsome Rich
hometown - Decatur AL
Home of record - Decatur AL
Priceville High School

MOS - 1833-Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman
Unit - 1966-1966, 1833, A Co, 1st Amtrac Bn 3rd Marine Division, III MAF

Operaration
1966-1966 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)/Operation Teton
Teton - Oct 11 – 20; 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines search and destroy operation in the Quảng Nam Province.

 Start Tour: Not Recorded
 Incident Date: 12/28/1966
 Casualty Date: 12/28/1966

1. This is my rifle. 

There are many like it, but this one is mine. 

2. My rifle is my best friend. 

It is my life. 

I must master it as I must master my life. 

3. My rifle, without me, is useless. 

Without my rifle, I am useless. 

I must fire my rifle true. 

I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. 

I must shoot him before he shoots me. 

I will. 

4. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, 

the noise of our burst, 

nor the smoke we make. 

We know that it is the hits that count. 

We will hit. 

5. My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. 

Thus, I will learn it as a brother. 

I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, 

its parts, its accessories, 

its sights and its barrel. 

I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage 

as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. 

I will keep my rifle clean and ready. 

We will become part of each other. 

We will. 

6. Before God, I swear this creed. 

My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. 

We are the masters of our enemy. 

We are the saviors of my life. 

7. So be it, 

until victory is America's and there is no enemy, 

but peace!!

3rd Marine Amphibious

3rd Marine Division

1st Amtrac Battalion

Combat Ribbon

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 Panel 13E, Line 93

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Army First Lieutenant William Hilliard Overton

Army First Lieutenant William Hilliard Overton
born February 13, 1947
died May 4, 1969 (aged 22) Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
buried Roselawn Gardens Of Memory
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USAR
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Home of record Decatur AL

MOS 1204: Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander

Unit  F Troup, 17TH CAVALRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV

 Start Tour: 11/15/1968
 Incident Date: 05/04/1969
 Casualty Date: 05/04/1969

In May 4, 1969, an M113 armored personnel carrier (APC) from F Troop, 17th Cavalry, 196th Infantry Brigade was on a combat operation when it hit a mine 2 ½ miles west of Que Son, Quang Nam Province, RVN. The blast and subsequent fire killed four soldiers traveling in the vehicle including commander SP4 Joseph R. Karpy, gunner PFC Richard D. Sweet, crewman PFC Gregory A. Heinrich, and passenger 1LT William H. Overton. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

I am an American Soldier. 

I am a Warrior and a member of a team. 

I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. 

I will always place the mission first. 

I will never accept defeat. 

I will never quit. 

I will never leave a fallen comrade. 

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, 

trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. 

I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. 

I am an expert and I am a professional. 

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy 

the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. 

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 

I am an American Soldier.

1st Lieutenant

17th Cavalry Regiment

Americal Division

196th Infantry Brigade

Armour

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Marine Private First Class Carl Eugene Morgan

Marine Private First Class Carl Eugene "Gene" Morgan

born February 8, 1951
died August 3, 1969 (aged 18) Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
13 KM SE OF AN HOA AFLD 19690803
UTM grid reference is AT970390

buried Roselawn Gardens Of Memory, Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA
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parents Charles and Eunice Ingram Morgan

Home of record - Decatur, AL
Austin High School

Boot Camp - Pendleton, San Diego CA
MOS - 0331 Machine Gunner
Unit - M Company, 3RD Battlion, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF

Operations Pipestone Canyon, Durham Peak
Start Tour: 06/01/1969
Incident Date: 08/03/1969
Casualty Date: 08/03/1969

1. This is my rifle. 

There are many like it, but this one is mine. 

2. My rifle is my best friend. 

It is my life. 

I must master it as I must master my life. 

3. My rifle, without me, is useless. 

Without my rifle, I am useless. 

I must fire my rifle true. 

I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. 

I must shoot him before he shoots me. 

I will. 

4. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, 

the noise of our burst, 

nor the smoke we make. 

We know that it is the hits that count. 

We will hit. 

5. My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. 

Thus, I will learn it as a brother. 

I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, 

its parts, its accessories, 

its sights and its barrel. 

I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage 

as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. 

I will keep my rifle clean and ready. 

We will become part of each other. 

We will. 

6. Before God, I swear this creed. 

My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. 

We are the masters of our enemy. 

We are the saviors of my life. 

7. So be it, 

until victory is America's and there is no enemy, 

but peace!!

He served with Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.

Marine Private First Class

Third Marine Amphibious

Combat Action Bar

Fifth Marines

First Marines

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 Panel W20, Line 93

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Marine Lance Corporal John Wallace Hose, Jr.

Marine Lance Corporal John Wallace Hose, Jr.

born November 10, 1948
died September 27, 1967 (aged 18) Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Mortar fire CON THIEN (HILL 158) 19670927
UTM grid reference is YD114702 Mike Company on Con Thien Hill, he was KIA from mortars along with Tommy Osbon

Decatur High School, 1966
Operation Kingfisher
buried Roselawn Gardens, Decatur, AL
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parents John Wallace and Zella Jean Prince Hose


Unit    M Company, 3rd Battalion, 9TH MARINES, 3rd Marine Division, III MAF
MOS  0351: ANTITANK ASSAULTMAN

1. This is my rifle. 

There are many like it, but this one is mine. 

2. My rifle is my best friend. 

It is my life. 

I must master it as I must master my life. 

3. My rifle, without me, is useless. 

Without my rifle, I am useless. 

I must fire my rifle true. 

I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. 

I must shoot him before he shoots me. 

I will. 

4. My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, 

the noise of our burst, 

nor the smoke we make. 

We know that it is the hits that count. 

We will hit. 

5. My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. 

Thus, I will learn it as a brother. 

I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, 

its parts, its accessories, 

its sights and its barrel. 

I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage 

as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. 

I will keep my rifle clean and ready. 

We will become part of each other. 

We will. 

6. Before God, I swear this creed. 

My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. 

We are the masters of our enemy. 

We are the saviors of my life. 

7. So be it, 

until victory is America's and there is no enemy, 

but peace!!

Marine Lance Corporal

3rd Marine Amphibious

3rd Marine Division

9th Marines

Combat Action Ribbon

From Adam Hose
I never got to meet you Uncle Sonny. My dad has always spoken of his big brother as a great man, but his words have always been covered in sadness. I know he would have loved to have you around to help him grow up and certainly would have loved for you to meet his kids. But he also couldn’t have been prouder of you and what you sacrificed for our country.

Thank you for your honor. Thank you for serving. I hope we make you proud.

Con Thien Hill

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