Thomas Jon Burgeson
Lance Corporal
I CO, 3RD BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Greenville, Iowa
November 15, 1949 to February 24, 1969
THOMAS J BURGESON is on the Wall at Panel W31, Line 32

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Combat Action Ribbon
 
Thomas J Burgeson
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28 Nov 2005

Think of you often, Tom. Your sense of humor made things a little easier when things rough.

Semper Fi
Jim Smith
lachau@aol.com


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

The following entry is taken from the 3/7 Marines' Command Chronology for February 1969:
"At the same time that Co L and Co M were in contact with NVA forces, Co I and Co K were engaging a substantial NVA unit in vicinity of La Chau (2). This action commenced at 1945 on 23 February 1965 when a squad ambush from Co I, 3/7 became heavily engaged with a large enemy force in vicinity AT945625. This squad regrouped with the remainder of the platoon and through the use of supporting arms held their position through the night.

"On 24 February 1969, Co I, 3/7 Comand Group joined the platoon in contact and pushed toward the enemy position. Once again they became heavily engaged at close range. A reaction force from Co K, 3/7 was launched to reinforce Co I. Extensive artillery and air strikes were called on the enemy's position.

"On 25 February Co K, 3/7 conducted a sweep of the area of contact receiving no resistance. The sweep resulted in 15 NVA KIA, 01 NVA POW, 4 individual weapons, 01 light machine gun, and 45 Chi Com grenades."

Ten Marines and two Navy Corpsmen were killed in the action at La Chou (2):


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