THE WALL OF FACES

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Ewiges Restgeben An Ihn

I never met you but my sisters and I use to play with your sisters Linsey and Sharon. We lived in the same hometown. Maybe you knew my brother Joe. He was also in the Marines and he died two months after you in Viet Nam. I think of you every time I think of Joe and I visit your name on the wall when we go.You'll never be forgotten.

Joseph, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we have today.
A true hero.

Thank you for the sacrifice you made. You will not be forgotten.

1st LIEUTENANT


JOSEPH TIMOTHY CAMPBELL


served as the


EXECUTIVE OFFICER


of


COMPANY ' I '

THIRD BATTALION

FIFTH MARINES

FIRST MARINE DIVISION


and was a posthumous recipient of the


~ ~ ~ NAVY CROSS ~ ~ ~


~ ~ ~ PURPLE HEART ~ ~ ~





~ ~ ~ SEMPER FIDELIS ~ ~ ~





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE



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CITATION


FOR AWARD OF THE


NAVY CROSS


TO


1st LIEUTENANT


JOSEPH TIMOTHY CAMPBELL



For extraordinary heroism while serving as the Executive Officer of
Company ' I ', Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division,
in connection with operations in the Republic of Vietnam.
On 15 June 1968, during Operation MAMELUKE THRUST in Quang
Nam Province, Company 'I' became heavily engaged with a large
enemy force and sustained several casualties. As the company
prepared to evacuate its wounded, an artillery round impacted
nearby, killing the company commander, a platoon commander, and
the company gunnery sergeant. Although seriously wounded by
fragments, Lieutenant Campbell realized that he was his unit's
only remaining officer and refused medical aid in order to assume
command of the company. Despite his weakened condition due
to the loss of blood, he ensured that a landing zone was secured
and selflessly directed the evacuation of the other casualties.
When the medical evacuation helicopter arrived and immediately
came under intense enemy ground fire, Lieutenant Campbell
fearlessly moved among his men to direct suppressive fire on the
hostile positions, enabling the helicopter to extract the casualties.
Ignoring his weakened condition, he directed a second helicopter
into the zone to complete the emergency medical evacuation. He
subsequently succumbed to his wounds before he could be
evacuated. By his courage, inspiring leadership, and selfless
devotion to duty despite the severity of his wounds, Lieutenant
Campbell undoubtedly saved the lives of numerous Marines and
upheld the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps
and the United States Naval Service.
He gallantly gave his life for his country.