HONORED ON PANEL 51E, LINE 12 OF THE WALL
ROBERT BRUCE THOMPSON
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ROBERT B THOMPSON
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51E/12
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POSTED ON 4.20.2014
POSTED BY: A Marine - Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Robert B. Thompson (MCSN: 2275075), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF. On 20 April 1968, during Operation BAXTER-GARDEN, Corporal Thompson's unit was conducting a search and destroy operation in Thua Thien Province when the Marines suddenly came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. Reacting instantly, Corporal Thompson skillfully maneuvered his squad across the fire-swept terrain to positions located approximately thirty meters from the hostile emplacements. Directing his men to provide covering fire, he unhesitatingly exposed himself to the hostile fire while throwing hand grenades at an enemy machine gun emplacement. Unable to silence the enemy weapon, he fearlessly commenced a determined assault upon the hostile position, simultaneously firing his rifle and throwing hand grenades. As he approached the enemy position, he was mortally wounded. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who served with him. By his courage, aggressive fighting sprit and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Thompson upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 20-Apr-68
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Robert B. Thompson (MCSN: 2275075), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF. On 20 April 1968, during Operation BAXTER-GARDEN, Corporal Thompson's unit was conducting a search and destroy operation in Thua Thien Province when the Marines suddenly came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. Reacting instantly, Corporal Thompson skillfully maneuvered his squad across the fire-swept terrain to positions located approximately thirty meters from the hostile emplacements. Directing his men to provide covering fire, he unhesitatingly exposed himself to the hostile fire while throwing hand grenades at an enemy machine gun emplacement. Unable to silence the enemy weapon, he fearlessly commenced a determined assault upon the hostile position, simultaneously firing his rifle and throwing hand grenades. As he approached the enemy position, he was mortally wounded. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who served with him. By his courage, aggressive fighting sprit and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Thompson upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 20-Apr-68
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company B
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
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POSTED ON 3.7.2014
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear CPL Robert Bruce Thompson, 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.
With respect, 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.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 6.12.2010
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Robert is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Grants Pass, OR. SS PH
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POSTED ON 1.5.2005
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS HEROIC UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MEMBER WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE
CORPORAL
ROBERT BRUCE THOMPSON
who served with the
3rd RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
was a posthumous recipient of the
SILVER STAR
PURPLE HEART
for his heroic actions on
16 February 1968
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE
31 January 2000
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