THE WALL OF FACES

Nor shall your glory be forgot; While fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot; Where valor proudly sleeps.

Dear Cpl James Walden, Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart . Halloween is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

I think of him alot since I've grown old,wondering how what he would have made of his life. OHRAH my Marine Corp friend

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 3109

Commenced Training: 26 September 1966
Completed Training: 23 November 1966

SSGT T.R. Hicks - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT E>E> Spencer - Assistant Drill Instructor
SGT J.L. Ferguson - Assistant Drill Instructor
SGT G.D. Gibson - Assistant Drill Instructor

Three other members of Platoon 3109 were also KIA in Viet Nam.
PFC Alexander S. Chin - Baltimore, MD
PFC Eric Parker - Cleveland, OH
LCPL James P. Rizzo - Bratenahl, OH

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

CPL James L. Walden was a rifleman serving with 2nd Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. On February 6, 1970, CPL Walden was part of a squad-sized unit moving to a night ambush position approximately three miles west of Que Son in Quang Nam Province, RVN, when they were taken under enemy automatic and small arms fire. The squad returned fire and tossed grenades, also requesting fire support and illumination rounds. Another squad moved in to reinforce their position. The enemy broke contact and withdrew. During the engagement, Walden was fatally wounded. Another Marine was slightly injured. A sweep of the contact area resulted in negative findings. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]