UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

For those that didn't make it home!

REMEMBERED NOT FORGOTTEN

BW326 Loc: Boynton Beach, Florida

This bunch of old cuththroats was my unit in VN, the 3rd platoon of Mike Co., 3rd Btn, 26th Marines. A kinder, gentler group of guys you will never meet. Although I was only with them for a little less than 8 months, in that time individuals were awarded 3 Silver Stars, innumerable Bronze Stars, nearly 60 Purple Hearts, and our platoon commander, Lt John Peter Manzi was recommended (in 1993) for the Medal of Honor. I carried the radio for Lt Manzi and he was my best friend over there.
To this day, and forever, they will always be my heros.

wannabe Loc: Baton Rouge Louisiana

I could not agree more.
To all of the Honorable Vietnam Vets, I offer my heart felt thanks for not only your service to your country but mostly for your sacrifice. I would also as an american like to apologize for what you went through on your return after honorably serving your country.
I am to young to have served in Vietnam but have a brother who did 2 terms. I saw what he went through upon his return from others as well as family.I have cousin that went in on the buddy system with his best friend Marvin J. Roberts who is a silver star recipient as well as the Distinguished Service Cross. His story is listed below. The reserve unit in Baton Rouge is named after him but it will never replace the lost of him or all of the other great americans from that war or any other. I did serve in the Navy non war time and have raised my kids to thank on site any Vet especially any war Vets. Again thank you for your service and GOD BLESS YOU ALL.



This is to Certify that
The President of the United States of America
Takes Pride in Presenting


THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
to
Marvin J. Roberts








Comments/Citation

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Marvin James Roberts (ASN: 0-2320412), United States Army (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving as company commander of Company B, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), on 27 March 1969. Wounded while leading his men against the entrenched enemy positions, Captain Roberts still managed to call for and adjust artillery and tactical air strikes on the NVA positions. He then moved through the ranks shouting encouragement and giving directions to continue the attack. As his unit neared the crest of the hill, an enemy grenade bounded into the company command group. Immediately and without regard to his own safety, he hurled the grenade back into the aggressor's position, killing the occupant. At that point, hostile machine guns opened fire from a concealed position inflicting casualties upon the exposed forces. Realizing that the machine guns threatened the lives of most of his company, Captain Roberts drew his pistol and charged up a hill through a curtain of fire and hurled a grenade into the position, silencing the enemy weapons. At this point the captain was the only officer remaining in the command group. His assault carried him to the enemy position where he fired his pistol at point blank range and killed the remainder of the machine gun crew. Captain Roberts was again seriously wounded in the assault on the machine gun position. Inspired by his leadership, the men of his unit rushed the crest of the hill and overcame the remaining enemy resistance. Mortally wounded and unable to move, he continued to point out enemy positions to his company and refused to be evacuated until the objective was secured and all other casualties had been treated and evacuated. Captain Roberts extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. DAGO 40 Jul 22 70

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

Thanks for the post Wannabe, welcome to the Hogg!

wannabe Loc: Baton Rouge Louisiana

Thank you UP-2=IT. We live in the same town and if you are interested we should grab a cold one sometime.