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Charles Eugene Fulks
Private First Class
SVC BTRY, 2ND BN, 13TH ARTILLERY, 23RD ARTY GROUP, II FIELD FORCE, USARV Army of the United States Louisville, Kentucky August 31, 1949 to December 07, 1969 CHARLES E FULKS is on the Wall at Panel W15, Line 35 |
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PFC Charles Fulks was at Fire Support Base Jerry, being operated by B Battery 2/13 Artillery, as part of an artillery task force working the Bu Dop area of War Zone C in November-December 1969. Service Battery personnel delivered ammunition frequently to B Battery and D Battery as part of their duties in 2nd Battalion, 13th Artillery. Bu Dop was a Special Forces Border Camp being utilized for training ARVN Special Forces and artillery units to assume commitments performed earlier by American units. The NVA was making a maximum effort to disrupt the Bu Dop project. FSB Jerry was the nearest friendly base to Bu Dop. I was Executive Officer for A Battery at this time. I am reporting information delivered to me by my unit members in D Battery. I never met PFC Fulks. I do not know what happened at FSB Jerry on December 7, 1969. PFC Fulks died that day as a victim of small arms fire. I know only about Bu Dop actions. Perhaps a Service Battery member can supply additional details. Colonel Joseph Luger recently approved my commemoration of fallen artillerymen from the Red Dragon Clan, 2nd Battalion, 13th Artillery. Colonel Luger and I both extend our deepest sympathies for the ultimate sacrifice PFC Fulks gave at FSB Jerry. Your memory lives on with us. Rest in Peace.
From a unit veteran, |
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I saw that you were from Louisville, KY, where I'm currently growing up. I'm proud to know my hometown produced heroes like you. Thank you, sir, for giving your life so I can grow up in a safer world. I will not let your sacrifice be in vain.
Alex Brewer |
A Note from The Virtual WallDuring the first part of Decemeber 1969 Fire Support Base JERRI, 6 kilometers south-southwest of Bu Dop, was garrisoned by the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry. An attack on the fire base on 07 Dec cost the lives of four US soldiers:
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