Remembrance
by Ron Poness on 02/28/21
The small 2/3 relief force was led by Lieutenant Colonel Victor Ohanesian and Sergeant Major Wayne N. Hayes. Both were mortally wounded on that day. Private First Class James Anderson Jr., "F" Company, would be awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for his sacrifice. Pfc. Anderson was the first African American U.S. Marine to receive the M.o.H.
We remember and pray for Lt. Col. Ohanesian, Sgt. Major Hayes, Pfc. Anderson and all the Marines who did not walk off the battlefield on 28 February. They will always be remembered and honored by the Marines they proudly and dutifully served. Let us also remember the families of these men, with the hope that they have found the means to help them cope with the tremendous loss of their beloved Marines.
Rest in peace brothers. Semper Fidelis.
SF
Poness
