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2nd Battalion 3rd Marines Vietnam Veterans Association

More info from Mick

by Ron Poness on 03/01/18

On 28 February 1967, elements of 2/3 and other USMC units fought a ferocious battle in dense jungle northwest of Cam Lo in RVN.  27 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman lost their lives.  
Among them was Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. James Anderson, F/2/3 from Compton, CA.  Born on 22 January 1947, he was the first African-American Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
Fatally wounded on 28 Feb. was the Battalion Commander of 2/3, Lt. Colonel Victor Ohanesian (b.16 Sept 1926).  The Colonel succummed to his injuries on 1 March 1967.
We remember our 2/3 Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice.  They and their families to this day remain in our prayers.  Rest in Peace Brothers.  Semper Fidelis.

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