THE WALL OF FACES

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Considering the Constitution of the Republic of Vietnam, dated 1 April 1967;

Considering Decree #234TTSL, dated 25 May 1968, prescribing the composition of the Government;

Considering Edict #10-b, dated 15 August 1950, creating the MILITARY MERIT MEDAL;

Considering Decree #74-bQT, dated 15 August 1950, prescribing the procedures for awarding the MILITARY MERIT MEDAL;

Following the recommendation of the Chief of the Joint General Staff, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces;

DECREES THAT:

ARTICLE I: This formalizes the posthumous award of the MILITARY MERIT MEDAL to the U. S. Marine Corps personnel whose names appear below with the following meritorious citation:

'Servicemen of courage and rare self-sacrifice, they displayed at all times the most tactful cooperation while aiding the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to repel the Red wave undermining South Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

With a ready zeal and commendable response, they fought on to the end in every mission and set a brilliant example for their fellow soldiers.

They died in the performance of duty. Behind them they leave the abiding grief of their former comrades-in-arms, Vietnamese as well as American.'



Cpl. Homer Taylor, Jr. 18 Feb 1968 .
Cpl. Terry Lee Smith 20 Feb 1968 .
PFC. Robert Ellis Dooley 22 Feb 1968 .
GySgt. Eugene Charles 23 Feb 1968 .
GySgt. Paul Edward Robitaille 23 Feb 1968 .
Cpl. Robert Arthur Wiedeman 25 Feb 1968 .
PFC. Frank Adam Szymanski 25 Feb 1968

THESE POSTHUMOUS AWARDS ARE TO INCLUDE THE GALLANTRY CROSS WITH PALM.

Homer is buried at Edward chapel Cemetery in Coldwater, MS. PH

your fighting spirit and unyielding courage lives on with all who had the honor to serve with you dear friend. cpl addison 3rd pt 26th marines machine guns hill 881

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Homer Taylor, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Corporal Homer Taylor, Jr., for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

I am a student from Gridley Hish School, and I'm posting remembrances as part of an extra credit report. I never met you, but I would like to thank you for serving our country with pride and honor. Thank you for being a hero.