THE WALL OF FACES

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace CAPT. Crowe, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir.As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.....

Camp Coryell was located near Ban Me Thuot City in Darlac Province, RVN. It was home to the U.S. Army's 155th Assault Helicopter Company, the 185th Reconnaissance Airplane Company, and Detachment 10, 5th Weather Squadron. At 3:50 AM on March 4, 1968, Camp Coryell came under attack by 82mm mortar fire. A total of eighty-six rounds fell on the compound during the attack in which B-40 rockets and Bangalore torpedoes were employed by a ground force of sappers to breach the perimeter wire. A satchel charge team infiltrated through the civilian repairs and utilities (R&U) yard, killing a Korean Pacific Architects and Engineers, Inc. (PA&E) employee, but they were repelled by a reaction force. Other attempts by hostile elements to penetrate the perimeter proved futile, and North Vietnamese Army causalities were eight killed along with an unknown number of wounded. Numerous weapons and items of equipment were captured. Five Americans were killed in the attack. They included SSGT James C. Swann, SGT Edward W. Milan, SP5 Conrado F. Bilducia, CPT Douglas D. Crowe, and SP4 Darryl A. Gallaugher. Additionally, some thirty-one personnel on the compound were wounded, fifteen of which were serious enough to warrant medical evacuation. Since the mortar rounds were directed at the cantonment area, there was no aircraft damage, however, numerous structures and vehicles were damaged or destroyed. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, virtualwall.org, and 155-th-ahc.org]

Dear Captain Crowe,
Thank you for your service as a Tactical Intelligence Staff Officer (G2, S2.) It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Doug is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Section L, far southeast section, 3rd row in from the east, 8th column in from the north.