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HONORED ON PANEL 36E, LINE 58 OF THE WALL
HENRY HARVEY PERSONS
WALL NAME
HENRY H PERSONS
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36E/58
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LEFT FOR HENRY HARVEY PERSONS
POSTED ON 9.2.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
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….
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….
POSTED ON 4.26.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Lt Henry Persons, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is spring, and flowers are blooming. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 4.10.2021
POSTED BY: Robert Kirkpatrick
I remember Henry (Hank)
I was Hank's company commander in D 1/5. He was far and away my best lieutenant and we were quite close. I listened to him on the radio as he died leading a motley platoon against the NVA at the outset of the Tet Offensive. He was a true Marine hero.
POSTED ON 2.1.2019
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Henry H. Persons
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
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 First Lieutenant Henry H. Persons (MCSN: 0-101378), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Platoon Commander of the 106-mm. Recoilless Rifle Platoon, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 1 February 1968, elements of the First Battalion became heavily engaged with a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force and sustained numerous casualties. Upon being informed of the situation, First Lieutenant Persons quickly organized a reaction force and unhesitatingly led the Marines to the assistance of the besieged unit. As the reaction force neared the friendly unit's location, it came under a heavy volume of small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire. Disregarding his own safety, First Lieutenant Persons skillfully deployed his men and fearlessly moved across the fire-swept area, encouraging the Marines and directing their fire. Suddenly, an enemy mortar round exploded near the Marines' position, seriously wounding First Lieutenant Persons. Despite his painful injuries, he steadfastly refused medical treatment and skillfully instructed his radio operator in the procedures for requesting countermortar fire. Resolutely encouraging those around him, he ably informed the battalion's rear area of the tactical situation and continued to direct his men until he succumbed to his wounds. His superb leadership and resolute determination inspired all who served with him and were instrumental in the accomplishment of his unit's mission. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Person's upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
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 First Lieutenant Henry H. Persons (MCSN: 0-101378), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Platoon Commander of the 106-mm. Recoilless Rifle Platoon, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 1 February 1968, elements of the First Battalion became heavily engaged with a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force and sustained numerous casualties. Upon being informed of the situation, First Lieutenant Persons quickly organized a reaction force and unhesitatingly led the Marines to the assistance of the besieged unit. As the reaction force neared the friendly unit's location, it came under a heavy volume of small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire. Disregarding his own safety, First Lieutenant Persons skillfully deployed his men and fearlessly moved across the fire-swept area, encouraging the Marines and directing their fire. Suddenly, an enemy mortar round exploded near the Marines' position, seriously wounding First Lieutenant Persons. Despite his painful injuries, he steadfastly refused medical treatment and skillfully instructed his radio operator in the procedures for requesting countermortar fire. Resolutely encouraging those around him, he ably informed the battalion's rear area of the tactical situation and continued to direct his men until he succumbed to his wounds. His superb leadership and resolute determination inspired all who served with him and were instrumental in the accomplishment of his unit's mission. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Person's upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
