HONORED ON PANEL 44W, LINE 67 OF THE WALL
VINCENT JOSEPH WARGO JR
WALL NAME
VINCENT J WARGO JR
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44W/67
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR VINCENT JOSEPH WARGO JR
POSTED ON 8.30.2020
POSTED BY: Thomas W Tyson
Made Me Laugh
Vinny sat behind me in home room, at Bishop McDevitt High School. Always made me laugh, then I would get in trouble. Still think of him often. Great guy!
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POSTED ON 8.30.2020
POSTED BY: Thomas W Tyson
Made Me Laugh
Vinny sat behind me in home room, at Bishop McDevitt High School. Always made me laugh, then I would get in trouble. Still think of him often. Great guy!
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POSTED ON 5.28.2019
POSTED BY: Rick Sarno
Good guy
I moved to Pa. in my senior year. It was difficult. Vinny went out of his way to befriend me. I will never forget him for that.
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POSTED ON 9.15.2018
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Quang Tri, Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Vincent Joseph Wargo
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Vincent Joseph Wargo, Jr. (MCSN: 2375121), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company L, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 September 1968, the Third Platoon was advancing along a heavily wooded trail in Quang Tri Province when an explosive device was suddenly command detonated and the Marines simultaneously came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from an enemy ambush force, killing two Marines and wounding two others. Observing a man pinned down behind a tree with one of the wounded, Corporal Wargo completely disregarded his own safety as he fearlessly moved twenty-five meters along the fire-swept trail to reach his two comrades. Undaunted by the heavy volume of hostile fire, he was assisted in the evacuation of the injured Marine when he was critically wounded by a burst of enemy automatic weapons fire. Concerned only for the safety of his men, he ignored his painful injuries and maneuvered across the hazardous area to a covered position in order to prevent any of his men from being wounded in an attempt to render assistance. Shortly thereafter, Corporal Wargo succumbed to his injuries. His resolute determination and heroic actions inspired his fellow Marines to advance and successfully accomplish their mission. By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Wargo upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Vincent Joseph Wargo, Jr. (MCSN: 2375121), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company L, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 September 1968, the Third Platoon was advancing along a heavily wooded trail in Quang Tri Province when an explosive device was suddenly command detonated and the Marines simultaneously came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from an enemy ambush force, killing two Marines and wounding two others. Observing a man pinned down behind a tree with one of the wounded, Corporal Wargo completely disregarded his own safety as he fearlessly moved twenty-five meters along the fire-swept trail to reach his two comrades. Undaunted by the heavy volume of hostile fire, he was assisted in the evacuation of the injured Marine when he was critically wounded by a burst of enemy automatic weapons fire. Concerned only for the safety of his men, he ignored his painful injuries and maneuvered across the hazardous area to a covered position in order to prevent any of his men from being wounded in an attempt to render assistance. Shortly thereafter, Corporal Wargo succumbed to his injuries. His resolute determination and heroic actions inspired his fellow Marines to advance and successfully accomplish their mission. By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Wargo upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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