Thomas Michael ThompsonCorporalH&S CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 03 April 1946 - 02 July 1967 Norfolk, Virginia Panel 22E Line 117 |
 
|
 
|
The database page for Thomas Michael Thompson
REMEMBERED ACROSS THE YEARSby a friend.rjkelly71@aol.com |
|
In Loving Memory of Tom I would like to hear from a member of Tom's family, especially his sister Barbara or his brothers Tim and Rick. My telephone number is 410 226 0070; my email is phamilton5@aol.com
From a friend, |
A Note from The Virtual WallAt 10 AM on 2 July 1967, Bravo Company 1/9 Marines were on patrol about 1 and 1/2 miles northeast of Con Thien when they made contact with what they thought was a small, well-entrenched enemy unit. Alpha 1/9, also on patrol nearby, came to help, and the two understrength companies found themselves in a meat grinder - the small enemy force turned out to be 5 NVA battalions that had crossed the DMZ. Even worse, the NVA troops were supported by artillery firing from within and north of the DMZ. By midafternoon, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, had been inserted by helicopter on the enemy's left flank and the massive weight of U. S. air and artillery support was taking its toll on the NVA. By evening the NVA had broken contact, withdrawing into the DMZ. By that time Bravo 1/9 had been destroyed as a fighting force - Bravo 1/9, understrength to begin with, had 57 men killed in action. Alpha 1/9 had 13 killed in action, and H&S Company 15 - including eight Corpsmen:
|
|
Top of Page
 www.VirtualWall.org Back to |
With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Last updated 08/10/2009