William Luke St John
Private First Class
A CO, 1ST BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Oakdale, Connecticut
July 28, 1948 to January 22, 1969
WILLIAM L ST JOHN is on the Wall at Panel W34, Line 61

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William Luke St John

Private First Class
A CO, 1ST BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
28 July 1948 - 22 January 1969
Oakdale, Connecticut
Panel 34W Line 061

 
31 Jul 2007

It's been 38 years since you passed... nearly twice as long as you lived. I really wish I had the chance to meet you in this world, Uncle Bill. I know you are off in a better place looking over me and your brother. I just have to say I feel cheated to have never met you but I know some day we will. Until then I will keep your memory alive. Rest in Peace, Marine.

Love from your nephew,
William St. John
77-B Mathewson Street, Jewett City, CT
bigwillys24@yahoo.com


My uncle and his "football team".


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 22 Jan 1969 the 1st Bn, 3rd Marines were conducting search and destroy operations in the mountains 13 kilometers south-southwest of Ha Tin. At 1430 a CH-46 helo was forced down by mechanical problems and one platoon of Alpha 1/3 was detached to provide security for the helo. The Marines received fire from a nearby hamlet. After forcing the enemy out of the hamlet they proceeded to capture a nearby bit of high ground. After the CH-46 was lifted out, the security platoon was joined on the hilltop by a second Alpha 1/3 platoon, and the two platoons established a night position. The day's engagements cost the lives of three Marines:
  • Pfc William D. Farrell, Le Claire, IA
  • Pfc William L. St John, Oakdale, CT
  • Pfc Mark A. Taylor, Allen Park, MI

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