Glenn Dill MannFirst LieutenantVMO-6, MAG-36, 1ST MAW United States Marine Corps 17 March 1940 - 23 November 1965 Williamsburg, Virginia Panel 03E Line 111 |
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The database page for Glenn Dill Mann
I learned of your existence and death in an American Legion article in their monthly magazine for February 2007. I feel you should be honored as should all who paid the ultimate price ... their lives. Rest in peace ... Semper Fi
From a friend and fellow veteran, |
A Note from The Virtual WallOn the night of 21-22 Nov 1965 two ARVN units near Thach Tru were hit by NVA/VC attacks and the 2nd ARVN Division requested a Marine sweep in the area in hopes of bringing the NVA/VC to bay. The 3rd Bn, 7th Marines were alerted and on the morning of 23 Nov air-assaulted into the area. After a two-day sweep which located and destroyed a number of enemy supply points, but which failed to locate the enemy forces themselves, the Marines were withdrawn. The operation did cost the lives of two Marines:
"VMO-6 Hueys were again launched to fly cover for and H-34 troop lift from CHU LAI to the THACH TRU area. The VC were engaged near the village of VAN LY (1), and there three of the four aircraft received hits from a .50 caliber machine gun which killed one of the co-pilots, Lt Glenn D. MANN. One of the aircraft was hit seriously enough to down it, and replacement parts were flown from KY HA. After repairing the downed aircraft in the field all aircraft then returned without further incident. VMO-6 aircraft flew 65 sorties on this mission."A contemporary newspaper article reported that
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 18 Mar 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009