THE WALL OF FACES

On May 24, 1970, a friendly fire incident occurred in Thua Thien Province, RVN, when a U.S. artillery unit firing in support of an element of 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division mistakenly delivered one round on U.S. troops from C Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry in a night defensive position eleven miles southwest of Phong Dien. At 10:35 PM, the commanding officer (CO) of C-3/187 Inf radioed headquarters to report his 3rd Platoon command post (CP) had just received a direct hit by a high explosive (HE) artillery round, killing two and wounding three others. The lost personnel included infantrymen PFC Robert L. Brock and SGT Terry W. Foreman. The CO stated his 3rd Platoon CP called for artillery fire 800 meters out from their position and that a white phosphorous round was placed on target. This was followed by a request to repeat fire with HE. The first round fired impacted on their position. An urgent aeromedical evacuation was requested for the three wounded, two who were litter cases (on stretchers) and one ambulatory with a sucking-chest wound. The medivac was completed at 11:29 PM, and the casualties were flown to a 101st Airborne Division medical station before being transferred to an offshore U.S. Navy hospital ship. A separate UH-1 helicopter was sent to Phong Dien to retrieve two human remains pouches (body bags) and carry them to the 3rd Platoon location to pick up the lost personnel. Both men received posthumous promotions, Brock to Corporal and Foreman to Staff Sergeant. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Artillery Accident Kills 2.” Pacific Stars & Stripes, May 28, 1970]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from fellow soldier Dan Bayes are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever...

Corporal Robert Lee Brock was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 3RD BN, 187TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
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I grew up in Big Spring Texas just 60 miles from Odessa. I knew my cousin as Robby. We grew apart but never forgot him. I know it’s painful but I would like to know about his last day.
1Lt R J Aulds 67-68

Corporal Robert Lee Brock, Served with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.