James Francis GalatiConstructionmanDET ECHO, NMCB-9, 3RD NC BDE United States Navy 17 March 1945 - 31 March 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Panel 47E Line 021 |
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The database page for James Francis Galati
In 1968 I was a 10-year-old with a favorite cousin in Vietnam.
I have fond memories of James, and I would like to get in touch with anyone who served with him in Vietnam.
From a cousin, |
The photos and following article are taken from The Philadelphia Daily News, special supplement entitled 'SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY,' October 26, 1987.
From a native Philadelphian and Marine, |
I did not know him, but his name caught my eye.
James Galati |
A Note from The Virtual WallThese extracts explain what happened at the Phu Loc rock crusher site. The first entry from the 5th Marines describes the 3 AM attack on the site, while the second reports the downing of a medevac helo. The HMM-362 report concerns the helo and its crew. Six sailors and two Marines died in the incident at Phu Loc:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a cousin, Fran Iannello E-Mail address not available |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 22 Aug 2001
Last updated 03/31/2008