THE WALL OF FACES

CPL Lee M. Barger was a driver serving with Wing Equipment and Repair Squadron 17 (WERS-17), Marine Wing Support Group 17 (MWSG-17), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Third Marine Amphibious Force. In the middle of May 1968, Barger was awaiting orders to return home from Vietnam after completing his tour of duty plus two six-month extensions. On the 22nd, he was in his living quarters at Da Nang Airbase in Quang Nam Province, RVN, when an accidental shooting incident occurred. Reportedly, a firearm he was handling inadvertently discharged, striking him in the chest. Barger was fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “S.A. Marine’s Last Letter Hopeful.” San Antonio Express (San Antonio, TX), May 28, 1968]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. May you rest in eternal peace.

Corporal Lee Mellington Barger, Served with Wing Equipment and Repair Squadron 17 (WERS-17), Marine Wing Support Group 17 (MWSG-17), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

DEAR CORPORAL BARGER,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR. SEMPER FI. IT HURTS TO KNOW THAT YOU DIED IN THE SAME MONTH AS YOUR BIRTH. SIGH. WATCH OVER OUR NATION. VETERANS' DAY JUST PASSED - SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL OF YOU. THANKSGIVING IS APPROACHING. WE GIVE THANKS FOR YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS GUIDE YOU. REST IN PEACE.

Semper Fidelis, Corporal.