THE WALL OF FACES

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LCPL. Doyle, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your friend Bob Banks are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

LCPL Patrick M. Doyle was a rifleman serving with 4th Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 3rd Marine Division. On March 25, 1966, LCPL Doyle was the point man for a nighttime patrol seven miles southwest of Phu Bai Airfield in Thua Thien Province, RVN. While moving to new ambush location, he was hit by friendly gunfire. Evidently, the patrol was surprised by a water buffalo and Doyle opened fire. A Marine behind him also fired his weapon, striking and mortally wounding Doyle. A medivac was requested, and Doyle was picked up a little before 3:00 AM and taken to a 3rd Medical Battalion station where he expired approximately an hour after being hit. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and Command Chronology (1st Bn 1st Marines) at ttu.edu]

I have great memories of our "adventures" as young men. His J2 Oldsmobile, wrestling in a friends yard, driving too fast and cruising Colby! I was also in the Viet Nam area when Pat died, but did not find out about it until I came home on a leave. I remember my tears, and I ALWAYS remember Pat on Memorial Day!

Lance Corporal Patrick Michael Doyle, Served with the 4th Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.