THE WALL OF FACES

My sister Theresa Kraft (r.i.p. 2018) & Fred DeFelice 1st. Bn. 26th. Marines have posted tributes.
I was younger but you and older btother Bob were neighborhood boys. You departed SO Suddenly!
I recall we read comic books in the area accessed from a basement window to the space under the backdoor steps up to the kitchen in your home!¡
IF I could locate Elaine or his other siblings I would direct them to you, Fred DeFelice 1st. Bn. 26th. Marines. I will add email to this post.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear PFC Edward Larson, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Edward D. Larson

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Edward D. Larson (MCSN: 2138412), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with the First Platoon, Company D, First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 September 1966. During Operation DECKHOUSE IV in the vicinity of the Thach Han River, the company was assaulting its objective when Private First Class Larson's platoon came under heavy fire from the front and flanks, incurring numerous casualties. As the platoon continued to press hard to retain the momentum of its attack, he requested permission to move forward and evacuate the wounded who had fallen and lay exposed to withering automatic weapons and sniper fire. Enlisting the aid of two other Marines and laying down covering fire with his automatic rifle, Private First Class Larson heroically led his men through heavy enemy fire and effected a speedy evacuation of three wounded comrades. His initiative and courageous leadership saved the lives of the three men and served to inspire the other members of his platoon. Private First Class Larson's bravery and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.

Ed,
For years I wanted to reach out to your family and let them know I was there for you. That day when both of us were wounded on September 21, 1966, on that opperation we called Three Gates To Hell. I have tried to find your family members but I haven't been lucky at all and recently found this site. I hope in the near future someone in your family reads this while I'm still alive so I can tell them thing only we new. The way you always s lo out for your brothers, especially me when you came back from a week end of leave while we were in California. Our birthdays being on the same day, however you were older than I. I will never forget how you celebrated your birthday with I assume family or friends on that week end of your birthday and you returned with a hugh piece of cake for me knowing it was my birth day date as well. I would love to speak with someone in your family and let them no I was there for you in the end. You were a special Marine and friend and you'll always be in my memory. Miss you Brother.
Semper Fi