26 Jan 2004 Floyd Eugene Close is my Uncle, but unfortunately I never had a chance to meet him. He was only 20 years old at the time of his death. I have heard stories about him my whole life and he has always been a huge part of my life through everyones' memories. I wish I had been given the opportunity to have my own memories with him. He is definitely a hero to his family and those who love him. Rest in peace and know that you are still very loved.

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall In early September 1967 the 5th Marines headed into battle against North Vietnamese Army forces in Quang Nam and the nearby Que Son Valley. As the 3/5 Marines headed into the valley and a ten-day battle, Bravo and Delta 1/5 fought a three-day battle of their own on 4, 5, and 6 September. On 04 Sep 1967 Delta 1/5 was heavily engaged, with 23 dead and many more wounded - but they kept the field of battle. Reinforced by Bravo 1/5, the Marines continued until the NVA withdrew late on the 6th - but the price paid included a known total of 56 dead Marines and even more wounded. Private Floyd Close was one of the men killed in the initial fighting on 4 Sep 1967.

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