THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sgt Joe Whitby, Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the last week of Advent, and Christmas is in days. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Sergeant Joe Alan Whitby, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA
First Battalion
Platoon 158

Commenced Training: 13 August 1962
Graduated: 23 October 1962

GSGT L Grooms - Platoon Commander
SGT D.A. Thomas - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT F.J. Wienke - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT R.E. Ramsey - Junior Drill Instructor

SGT Whitby was the only member of
Platoon 158 to be KIA in Viet Nam.

Semper Fidelis, Marine!

Dear SGT Joe Alan Whitby, 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