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HONORED ON PANEL 32W, LINE 36 OF THE WALL
BENJAMIN FOREST BOLDING
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BENJAMIN F BOLDING
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LEFT FOR BENJAMIN FOREST BOLDING
POSTED ON 12.19.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear CPL Benjamin Forest Bolding, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
POSTED ON 2.15.2012
POSTED BY: A Marine
Silver Star Citation
Silver Star
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Benjamin Forest Bolding (MCSN: 2257470), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Machine Gun Section Leader with Company M, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 February 1969, Company M was participating in Operation TAYLOR COMMON near An Hoa when the First Platoon came under a heavy volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire from a large and well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force occupying positions in a hedgerow. Alertly observing that the point squad was temporarily pinned down, Corporal Bolding maneuvered his section to a forward position. Fearlessly moving throughout the fire-swept terrain, he shouted instructions and encouragement to his men and, skillfully deploying his machine gun teams, directed their suppressive fire on the enemy. Utilizing this outstanding covering fire, the lead squad was able to withdraw to a more tactically advantageous position. As he continued to direct devastatingly accurate fire at the enemy position, Corporal Bolding was mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. His bold initiative and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in saving the lives of several Marines. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Bolding contributed significantly to the defeat of the North Vietnamese Army force and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 15-Feb-69
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company M
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 26th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Benjamin Forest Bolding (MCSN: 2257470), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Machine Gun Section Leader with Company M, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 February 1969, Company M was participating in Operation TAYLOR COMMON near An Hoa when the First Platoon came under a heavy volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire from a large and well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force occupying positions in a hedgerow. Alertly observing that the point squad was temporarily pinned down, Corporal Bolding maneuvered his section to a forward position. Fearlessly moving throughout the fire-swept terrain, he shouted instructions and encouragement to his men and, skillfully deploying his machine gun teams, directed their suppressive fire on the enemy. Utilizing this outstanding covering fire, the lead squad was able to withdraw to a more tactically advantageous position. As he continued to direct devastatingly accurate fire at the enemy position, Corporal Bolding was mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. His bold initiative and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in saving the lives of several Marines. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Bolding contributed significantly to the defeat of the North Vietnamese Army force and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 15-Feb-69
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company M
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 26th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
POSTED ON 9.20.2011
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
POSTED ON 11.9.2009
POSTED BY: dylan scott
vietnam
thank you so much for serving and i'm sorry the people turned on you guys that was not right
POSTED ON 11.12.2007
POSTED BY: Tiffnie L Parrish
Your Service Will Always Be Appreciated
Thank you for serving our country. You gave your life so that others may live in freedom. Although many may not understand still what you and others have done for us, there are many more that do and appreciate it with all their hearts. I respect and honor you for what you have for the lives of others. Thank you for everything you have done Corporal Benjamin Forest Bolding.