Douglas Wayne Hillin

Steve Vincler (on the left) and Doug Hillin

The database page for Douglas Wayne Hillin

12 Jul 2001 Doug enlisted to fight, although he was too young to be so far from home, or in that hell. Dearly loved and missed by his family, many friends, and his Marine buddies who knew him as "DUTCH". A memorial initiated by his sister. E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org Douglas Wayne Hillin, Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps, was buried on 22 August 1968 in Plot C 692, Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, surrounded by other men of integrity and courage.

26 April 2002 Dutch was one of the greatest guys in the world and my best buddy back in the Marines. Doug was shot while leading his squad against an ambush. Steve Vincler held him in his arms till he slipped into unconsciousness. Steve and I have kept in touch. Some time in May, we will be coming to Houston to keep our promise to our buddy - a promise to visit his grave site. We would be proud to meet any of Doug’s family if possible, especially his brother who Doug spoke very fondly of and was worried about. Art Walbroehl E-Mail will be forwarded by the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

02 Aug 2005 I met "Dutch" through my friend Steve. I remember him as being instantly likeable and a natural leader. I wish I had known him better. I remember the day well when Dutch was hit. He was in a different Platoon than I, but that day Mike Company was together for the operation. We were trudging uphill along a well worn trail in a heavily forested area. I think Dutch's squad was on point. Maybe out on flank. The NVA were dug in and waiting in spider-holes up ahead at the crest of the hill. It seems that the fire fight was over as quickly as it began. As our platoon moved forward to take point, I remember stopping where Dutch lay along the path. He'd been hit bad, although he was still concious. And I remember the look of desperation on Steve's face. From a friend and brother-in-arms, Jud Parker E-Mail will be forwarded by the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister. E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org 12 Jul 2001

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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