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HONORED ON PANEL 21E, LINE 88 OF THE WALL
JOHN JOSEPH FOLEY III
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JOHN J FOLEY III
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LEFT FOR JOHN JOSEPH FOLEY III
POSTED ON 2.28.2025
POSTED BY: Jim McIlhenney
LCPL John Joseph Foley III, USMC
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 301
Commenced Training: 06 October 1966
Completed Training: 02 December 1966
GSGT C.J. Lindsey - Senior Drill Instructor
SSGT R.L. Goller - Assistant Drill Instructor
SSGT J.D. Defeo - Assistant Drill Instructor
SSGT L.A. Leist - Assistant Drill Instructor
Four other members of Platoon 301 were KIA in Viet Nam, also the Platoon Series Officer.
1LT John Edward Manning - Channelview TX (Series Officer)
LCPL Jedh Colby Barker - Park Ridge, NJ (Medal of Honor)
LCPL Richard Kenefick Harvell - Bedford, NH
PFC Jerry Hogue Heizer - Staunton, VA
LCPL Gary Edward Schubert - Wheeling, WV
LCPL Gilbert Diaz - Astoria, NY
Semper Fidelis, Marine!
POSTED ON 10.17.2024
POSTED BY: Mary
Never forgotten
Although I don’t know this young man I’ve followed his journey. My hope is that he will be found but if not he is remembered in all our hearts for giving the ultimate sacrifice so we can be safe. I wish I knew his family to let them know how much he’s loved and not forgotten. I’ve had his bracelet for years in hopes of his family getting him back and the bracelet. My prayers will continue for that to happen.
POSTED ON 7.29.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died on your 20th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.
POSTED ON 5.31.2021
POSTED BY: P Fay
Remembering LCPL John J Foley III
I remember John J. Foley every Memorial Day, I talk about a Marine I never knew to my family. It has only been in recent years with the information available on the internet that I have learned more about him and his life.
In 1992, I was a 19 yr old LCPL in the Marine Corps, 0311 Rifleman. The ship I was aboard was in port at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. At the MWR, they were selling POW/MIA bracelets, I found one from my home state of NJ bearing the name of John J. Foley III.
I wore the bracelet for the rest of my time in service and afterwards. I have it still, it is a reminder to me of a young Marine who left home to serve his country and never came home. Semper Fi, John God Bless you and the loved ones you left behind.
In 1992, I was a 19 yr old LCPL in the Marine Corps, 0311 Rifleman. The ship I was aboard was in port at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. At the MWR, they were selling POW/MIA bracelets, I found one from my home state of NJ bearing the name of John J. Foley III.
I wore the bracelet for the rest of my time in service and afterwards. I have it still, it is a reminder to me of a young Marine who left home to serve his country and never came home. Semper Fi, John God Bless you and the loved ones you left behind.