THE WALL OF FACES

Operation Waycross (March 24 – 25, 1966) was a 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) 5th Division search and destroy operation northwest of Phu Loi in Binh Duong Province, RVN. The objective of Waycross was to locate and destroy the Viet Cong (VC) forces which raided the ARVN 5th Division Headquarters elements at Phu Cuong, the capital of Binh Duong Province, and recover captured equipment. Among the items lost was an ARVN M41 Walker Bulldog tank believed captured by the VC during the March 23rd assault on the compound. On the first day of Waycross, contact was established with VC in the Phu Cuong area. During a three-and-one-half-hour firefight, U.S. forces engaged in heavy fighting, sustaining 14 killed and 25 wounded. The lost personnel included (from A-1/26) PFC Al J. Chattin, PFC James M. Cornett, SGT James A. Doke, SGT Carl H. Joyner, PFC Albert M. Keen Jr., SGT Allen G. Lane, SGT Robert L. Mack, PFC Leonard D. May, SGT Jesus A. Munoz, PFC Clyde E. Murr, PFC George T. Reynolds (medically evacuated to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, died of wounds 03/27/1966), PFC Michael D. Schatzley, PFC Robert E. Urbanovsky, and PFC General White. Enemy losses were unknown. The missing tank was not immediately recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and cia.gov/readingroom]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your niece Yuvetta Perrin is moving and reflects the anguish experienced by so many families that lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

SGT Robert Lee "Rabbit" Mack is buried in the Saint Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, TX.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

WOW today I got to see these wonderful tributes to you. I'm your niece who was a little girl when you signed and went off to war. You were my mommy's big brother and my favorite and only uncle. I remember your kindness and care and love for us. You were always watching out for us. My mom love her brother so. She would talk often about your childhood and love for your baby sister. She was so proud of you. You were her world. I remember the day we got the news of your death. I remember it clearly. Mom hadn't been long receiving one of your letters and was glad to hear from you. She wanted to send you one of your favorites. She packed a large roll bologna and your favorite Vanilla Wafers, and sharped cheddar cheese. She was so proud to take it to the post office in time to reach you by your birthday. Off that package went. Well it was a few weeks that package was returned. The Army Officer was at the door to let us know your life was gone. He explained the events that led to your death. That was a devastating day. Mom wasn't well and never really recovered. She loved you dearly. That has been more than 50 years ago and today I get the honor to leave you this message. Uncle I will always love, cherish, and honor you. Your niece. Yuvetta McCrutcheon-Perrin. I'm glad to be in your family.