THE WALL OF FACES

Always loved
Never forgotten

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

Dear PFC Bruce Le Noue, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Your 53rd anniversary just passed, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Spring! 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.

Bruce V. LeNoue
DATE OF BIRTH: February 2, 1947
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Moorehead, Minnesota
HOME OF RECORD:
Anoka, Minnesota


Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Bruce V. LeNoue (MCSN: 2162858), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with the First Platoon, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 26 March 1967, Corporal LeNoue was leading his squad into position as a blocking element along a river suspected of harboring a Viet Cong tunnel and storage complex, when they were suddenly brought under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. Although wounded by the initial burst of enemy fire, Corporal LeNoue maintained control of his squad and skillfully directed return fire. With complete disregard to his painful wound and his own personal safety, he unhesitatingly moved from his covered position to an exposed area where he could effectively call in 81 millimeter mortar and artillery fire on the enemy positions. Upon silencing the enemy fire he moved his squad forward in an attempt to complete their mission but they were hit again by intense enemy fire after advancing approximately one hundred meters. Suffering pain from his previous wound, Corporal LeNoue courageously moved among his men, encouraging them and directing their fire until he was wounded again making it physically impossible to continue. By his superb combat leadership and his selfless devotion to duty, Corporal LeNoue upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Bruce.