THE WALL OF FACES

You and my Uncle Sgt Peter Burr Hedlund were in convoy to get supplies The convoy was ambushed from what I understand and both of you were Kia .Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 378

Commenced Training:
22 March 1966
Completed Training:
17 May 1966

SSGT J.W. Durham - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT F.B. Williams - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT J.R. Brown - Junior Drill Instructor
CPL E.E. Spencer - Junior Drill Instructor

Two other members of Platoon 378 were KIA in Viet Nam.
LCPL James I. King - Richmond, VA
CPL Donald T. Sluder - Mountain City, TN

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

LCPL Michael David Long was killed during TET-1968, when his convoy was attacked outside of the the Hue Citadel.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

Dear Lcpl Michael Long, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another spring, but like none other. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.