3RD MARDIV

9TH MARINES

Frederick Beard Link

Lance Corporal
C CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
09 October 1946 - 01 March 1968
Newton, North Carolina
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Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Frederick Beard Link

8 Nov 2004

Fred was my brother. He was just 20 when he was killed, I was 15. Not a day goes by without him in my thoughts. I have a son named after him. God, I just wish he were still here.

David

A Note from The Virtual Wall

The 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, lost four men to enemy artillery/mortar fire on 01 March 1968:
  • LCpl Frederick B. Link, Newton, NC, C Company
  • LCpl Gary A. Martin, Roanoke, VA, C Company
  • LCpl Larry W. Benge, Houston, TX, H&S Company
  • Pfc William L. Cunningham, Antigo, WI, D Company




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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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