THE WALL OF FACES

Hospitalman Russell Lynwood Wright, III, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action.
He served as a Medical Field Service Technician/FMF Combat Corpsman and was assigned to H&S CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
See https://navy.togetherweserved.com/

Dear HN Russell Wright, Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 5th Marines, Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Russ & I went out many nights while in Corps School. He was a pretty good artist and drew an excellent 'Caduceus' on my seabag. My company Foxtrot were sent in to assist his Company Hotel 3/5.. As a Corpsman I still started going to the wounded. My 1st. I got to was Russ who was draped over another marine. Both were diseased. It appeared Russ had covered the marine attempting to protect him. I went on and treated many other casualties. Shortly after we got there an Air Force "Puff" Guship came in to support us. The Puffs continued protecting us all night. They gave us the opportunity to Medevac the numerous wounded and dead.

On the remembrance of your 74th birthday, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Semper Fi, Doc

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.