JOHN G CALL
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HONORED ON PANEL 26E, LINE 6 OF THE WALL

JOHN GRANVILLE CALL

WALL NAME

JOHN G CALL

PANEL / LINE

26E/6

DATE OF BIRTH

09/26/1947

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG TIN

DATE OF CASUALTY

09/06/1967

HOME OF RECORD

COLUMBUS

STATE

GA

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

LCPL

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR JOHN GRANVILLE CALL
POSTED ON 12.6.2021
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Gary Bender is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....
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POSTED ON 11.23.2018
POSTED BY: Jim McIlhenney

LCPL John G. Call, USMC

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
First Battalion
Platoon 1039

Commenced Training:
16 August 1966
Completed Training:
06 October 1966

SSGT D.C. Actie - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT B.G. Terry - Assistant Drill Instructor
SGT J.K. Detwiler - Assistant Drill Instructor

One other member of Platoon 1039 was KIA in Viet Nam.
PFC Robert Richardson - Augusta, GA

Semper Fidelis, Marine!
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POSTED ON 9.12.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

THANK YOU

Dear Lcpl John Call,
I hope your photo gets put here because this wall of faces needs yours. Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. I hate that you died near your birthday. Your 70th birthday is soon, and your 50th anniversary just passed. sigh. As another summer comes to an end, it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.6.2014
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam

Silver Star Citation

John Granville Call
Date of birth: September 26, 1947
Date of death: September 6, 1967
Place of Birth: Germany, Kreiskrankenhaus
Home of record: Columbus Georgia
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal John Granville Call (MCSN: 2308135), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader with the Second Platoon, with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 4 September 1967 during Operation SWIFT near Que Son, the platoon was taken under fire by North Vietnamese Army forces firing from entrenched positions. Undaunted by the heavy volume of fire, Lance Corporal Call ran forward firing his rifle and throwing grenades. He personally destroyed at least three bunkers, cleared many foxholes and routed the entrenched enemy forces. On 6 September 1967, elements of his platoon were fighting defensively from a bomb crater and several members of his platoon were wounded. The platoon was ordered to withdraw to a trenchline. He took charge, pulled back, and set up a base of fire to cover the other Marines as they moved the wounded and their equipment to a more secure area. After the other members of his squad had safely withdrawn, he himself started to pull back when he was mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. Through his daring initiative and valiant fighting spirit he undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded Marines and prevented confiscation and subsequent use of the equipment by the enemy. By his courage, inspiring leadership, and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Call reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: September 4 & 6, 1967

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Lance Corporal

Company: Company B

Battalion: 1st Battalion

Regiment: 5th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
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POSTED ON 9.5.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter

Remembering An American Hero

Dear LCPL John Granville Call, 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.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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