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  2. Charles McMahon and Darwin Judge - Wikipedia

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    Charles McMahon (May 10, 1953 – April 29, 1975) [1] and Darwin Lee Judge (February 16, 1956 – April 29, 1975) [2] were the last two United States servicemen killed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The two men, both U.S. Marines, were killed in a rocket attack one day before the Fall of Saigon.

  3. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War

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    Marine Corps: Staff Sergeant: Quảng Nam province: February 25, 1966: For absorbing the blast of a malfunctioning grenade in order to protect his fellow Marines Donald G. Cook † Marine Corps: Captain: South Vietnam December 31, 1964 – December 8, 1967: For assisting fellow prisoners while a prisoner of war Ardie R. Copas † Army ...

  4. Ralph H. Johnson - Wikipedia

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    Ralph Henry Johnson (January 11, 1949 – March 5, 1968) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in March 1968 during the Vietnam War. When a hand grenade was thrown into his fighting hole, he immediately covered it with his body—absorbing the full impact of the blast—sacrificing his life to save ...

  5. Carlos Hathcock - Wikipedia

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    Before deploying to South Vietnam, Hathcock had won shooting championships, including matches at Camp Perry and the Wimbledon Cup.In 1966, Hathcock started his deployment in the Vietnam War as a military policeman and later became a sniper after Captain Edward James Land pushed the Marines into raising snipers in every platoon.

  6. List of historic United States Marines - Wikipedia

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    Robert Leckie – served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II; in later life an author of books including Helmet for My Pillow; John A. Lejeune – 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Commanding General of the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division, and author of the birthday message read aloud at every Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony

  7. However, many longer, distinctive statements of acknowledgment and appreciation can also be made—which is why we're happy to share 75 of the best Veterans Day 2024 quotes! Related: 11 Ways To ...

  8. Category:United States Marine Corps personnel killed in the ...

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    Pages in category "United States Marine Corps personnel killed in the Vietnam War" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .

  9. Dan Bullock - Wikipedia

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    Vietnam War † Dan Bullock (December 21, 1953 – June 7, 1969) was a United States Marine and the youngest U.S. serviceman killed in action during the Vietnam War , dying at the age of 15. Early life and education