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HONORED ON PANEL 31W, LINE 91 OF THE WALL

VERNON WAYNE EAST

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VERNON W EAST

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31W/91

DATE OF BIRTH

11/15/1948

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NAM

DATE OF CASUALTY

02/28/1969

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POSTED ON 12.23.2024

Final Mission of Cpl Vernon W. East

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During February 1969, the 7th Engineer Battalion provided support for the III Marine Amphibious Force within the Da Nang area in Quang Nam Province, RVN. The battalion was assigned maintenance responsibility for 70 miles of road and conducted daily mine sweeps on 40 miles of those roads. The engineers were also responsible for maintaining eight water points in the Da Nang area producing 3.5 million gallons of fresh water. One platoon of the 1st Bridge Company was detached to furnish tactical support to the 9th Engineer Battalion at Chu Lai in adjacent Quang Tin Province. On February 28th, the battalion’s position five kilometers (3.1 miles) northwest of Da Nang was rocketed by the enemy. Six 140mm rockets impacted within the battalion perimeter during the 7:25 PM attack. Metal fragments from the projectiles killed one engineer and wounded three others. The lost Marine was Cpl Vernon W. East, a plumbing and water supplyman from Service Company. The attack damaged established communication lines and kept the battalion on 100% alert for a time. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]
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POSTED ON 2.28.2023
POSTED BY: Joseph Cruff

ALWAYS FAITHFUL

Semper Fi Marine
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POSTED ON 6.27.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your grade school friend Stan Noll is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..
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POSTED ON 7.10.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cpl Vernon East,
Thank you for your service as a Plumbing & Water Supply Man. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.
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POSTED ON 11.15.2016
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Corporal Vernon Wayne East, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.
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