THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend and fellow marine Daniel Pierce is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear PFC Russell Krause, Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. I researched you on your 74th birthday, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Lincoln’s birthday. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

PFC Mark L. Corrie and PFC Russell E. Krause were mortarmen serving with Headquarters & Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. On June 3, 1966, they were traveling in a military vehicle in the vicinity of Phu Bai in Thua Thien Province, RVN, when the vehicle accidently overturned. Both Marines suffered fatal crushing injuries of the chest and abdomen. On June 10, 1966, the Battalion chaplain conducted a memorial service at the rear Command Post for PFC Corrie and PFC Krause. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Private First Class Russell Emil Krause, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

RIP HERO......