THE WALL OF FACES

I still remember your smile and humor. When we lost your M-60 team gunner to Malaria and you became the gunner I knew we could depend on you. You took your job as a serious mature man even though you were only 21. We were all young men that had to grow up mighty quick. That night of hell on the hill on operation Hastings, when your young life was taken from you and the only ones to make it out alive were your best friend and assistant gunner Eckstrom who was wounded next to you, and myself also wounded on the other side of the trail will always remember you and keep your memory alive. You were a good friend and Marine. Semper Fi Oscar.

Oscar Bell served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, M Co. Picture courtesy of his friend and fellow Marine, Carlos Septien.

Pfc. Oscar Bell, Jr. served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Mike Co. He was Killed In Action during Operation HASTINGS. His name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor, his fellow Marines will never forget. Semper fi, Brother Marine.

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