Billy Joe CaudillPrivate First ClassL CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV United States Marine Corps 06 April 1950 - 28 August 1969 Richmond, Indiana Panel 19W Line 127 |
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Billy, We miss you, old bud, and I am somewhat saddened to see that no one has said a word for you here. I have not written myself because it is hard to and I know you will understand. The Moving Wall is in town this week and I hope to see Jack there but if not I will know why. The last time I saw him was when it was last here in 2001 and he was not good becouse of his wounds and the memories. I know this is a half-a$$ letter but it was just not right for you not to be remembered other than in someone's heart. REST EASY, MARINE, FOR THE LINE WAS HELD
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I was Billy's squad leader in boot camp, Platoon 3078 San Diego. So sad after all these years to find out a brother didn't make it. Rest in peace, Billy.
From a friend and fellow Marine, |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 3/1 Marines Command Chronology for August 1969 contains the following entry:"281030H. Marine from Lima tripped SFD resulting in four KIA and two WIA. SFD believed to be 105mm round three feet high on mound."The four men killed were
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 09 Oct 2006
Last updated 08/18/2007