James Claude Durham, JrPrivate First ClassE CO, 2ND BN, 26TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV United States Marine Corps 31 January 1948 - 16 September 1968 Lincoln Park, Michigan Panel 43W Line 004 |
 
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The database page for James Claude Durham, Jr
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I served with "Bull Durham" from Khe Sanh (Jan 1968), Hill 861-A till LZ Margo (Sept 16, 1968) his death date. He was a true friend to me and I loved him like a brother. He was tough as nails and his family can be proud of the way he served his country. I will never forget his courage and will think about him always. Rest in peace, Bull ....
Larry E. Jackson |
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Jimmy was a kind soul.
Just a kid who knew him, |
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Bull was my brother. I miss him even to this day, 38 years later. Sleep well, bro.
Robert Durham |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe Marines at Landing Zone Margo in the Cam Lo River Valley west of the village of Cam Lo were subjected to merciless bombardment during the latter part of September 1968. LZ Margo was within range of heavy weapons situated within the Demilitarized Zone, and while counter-battery artillery and air strikes were used against the NVA artillery they were less than effective in knocking out guns emplaced in caves and tunnels. Thirty Marines are known to have died at LZ Margo, eight of them from Echo 2/26 on 16 Sep 1968:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his brother, Robert Durham 1758 Markese Lincoln Park Mich 48146 rabbitrats@hotmail.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 20 Sep 2002
Last updated 05/27/2006