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DENNIS LOUIS MAGRIE
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DENNIS L MAGRIE
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POSTED ON 9.27.2004
POSTED BY: Jim McIlhenney
The Philadelphia Inquirer - May, 8, 1968
Mother Given Son's Award
Sp-4 Dennis L. Magrie, son of Mrs. Joseph F. De Haven, of 6 N. Belfield ave., Havertown, who was killed in action in Vietnam on January 30, was awarded posthumously the U. S. Army Commendation Medal with the V device, it was announced Tuesday.
Specialist Magrie who was a grenadier with an infantry division near Dak To ran through heavy fire during an intense mortar and automatic weapon attack to aid wounded comrades and carry them to an aid station.
He then provided cover fire with his grenade launcher for American soldiers returning to their bunker until he was mortally wounded.
The commendation presented to Mrs. De Haven and her husband read:
"Specialist Four Magrie's personal bravery, professional integrity and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the Unitied States Army."
Before his death, Magrie also had been awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign ribbon.
Sp-4 Dennis L. Magrie, son of Mrs. Joseph F. De Haven, of 6 N. Belfield ave., Havertown, who was killed in action in Vietnam on January 30, was awarded posthumously the U. S. Army Commendation Medal with the V device, it was announced Tuesday.
Specialist Magrie who was a grenadier with an infantry division near Dak To ran through heavy fire during an intense mortar and automatic weapon attack to aid wounded comrades and carry them to an aid station.
He then provided cover fire with his grenade launcher for American soldiers returning to their bunker until he was mortally wounded.
The commendation presented to Mrs. De Haven and her husband read:
"Specialist Four Magrie's personal bravery, professional integrity and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the Unitied States Army."
Before his death, Magrie also had been awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign ribbon.
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POSTED ON 7.18.2003
POSTED BY: Jim McIlhenney
Vietnam War Claims Lives of 3 Area GIs
Marine, 2 Soldiers Die
Vietnam War Claims Lives of 3 Area GIs
A Havertown soldier in combat six months,
Sp/4 Dennis Magrie, 20, son of Mrs. Alice De Haven, of 6 N. Belfried st., Havertown.
A 1966 graduate of Haverford High School, Sp/4 Magrie enlisted in the Army last August, and had been in Vietnam since September. He was killed by enemy action.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Joseph, and a sister Kathleen.
Article appeared in part in The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 29, 1968. The other 2 area KIA's mentioned were Pfc. James Guest of Levittown (PA) and Marine Lcpl. Craig White of Philadelphia.
Vietnam War Claims Lives of 3 Area GIs
A Havertown soldier in combat six months,
Sp/4 Dennis Magrie, 20, son of Mrs. Alice De Haven, of 6 N. Belfried st., Havertown.
A 1966 graduate of Haverford High School, Sp/4 Magrie enlisted in the Army last August, and had been in Vietnam since September. He was killed by enemy action.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Joseph, and a sister Kathleen.
Article appeared in part in The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 29, 1968. The other 2 area KIA's mentioned were Pfc. James Guest of Levittown (PA) and Marine Lcpl. Craig White of Philadelphia.
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