THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Butch VanDiver is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

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.

Lance Corporal Allan Ray Chaffin, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Dear Lcpl Allan Chaffin,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Today we celebrate all the saints in heaven. Today, we celebrate you. It is so 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC
Third Battalion
Platoon 392

Commenced Training: 14 April 1966
Completed Training: 08 June 1966

SSGT D.L. Schmitz - Senior Drill Instructor
SGT L.L. Olewine - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT J.G. Robilio - Junior Drill Instructor
SGT J.R. Shingleton - Junior Drill Instructor
CPL R.F. Miller - Junior Drill Instructor

Three other members of Platoon 392 were also KIA in Viet Nam.
PFC Ronald R. Cormier - Portsmouth, NH
PFC Gerald B. Dorr - Middleboro, MA
CPL Samuel Paoletti - Stanton, DE

Semper Fidelis, Marine!