HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 81 OF THE WALL
EUGENE BRUCE RHOADES
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EUGENE B RHOADES
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POSTED ON 10.12.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Gayle Gillam Marshall is touching and reflects her admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 8.18.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Cpl Eugene Rhoades, Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The fall of Afghanistan reminds me of Saigon. It is very sad. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 3.22.2021
POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong
Face of a Hero
POSTED ON 11.16.2019
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Corporal Eugene B Rhoades was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his exemplary heroism. He served as a Combat Engineer and was assigned to A Co, 7th Engineer Bn, 1st Marine Div.
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POSTED ON 1.26.2016
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Ground Casualty
On November 16, 1966, SSGT Jesse Richardson (A Company, 7th Engineer Battalion), CPL Eugene B. Rhoades (A Company, 7th Engineer Battalion), and PVT Bernard J. O’Donnell (3rd Bridge Company, 9th Engineer Battalion) lost their lives attempting to rescue a fourth marine who was in immediate danger of drowning. The unnamed marine suffered a cramp while attempting to swim across a flood-swollen river in the vicinity of Da Nang. CPL Rhoades plunged into the river fully clothed to assist the struggling marine. The stricken marine was assisted to safety, however, CPL Rhoades was caught in the swift current of the river and was swept downstream into deeper water beyond the reach of help and drowned. SSGT Richardson and PVT O’Donnell also drowned during their attempts to assist. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]
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