Frank Anthony O'Brien, III
First Lieutenant
G CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Wheeling, West Virginia
November 14, 1944 to March 24, 1968
FRANK A O'BRIEN III is on the Wall at Panel 46E, Line 10

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Frank Anthony O'Brien, III

First Lieutenant
G CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
14 November 1944 - 24 March 1968
Wheeling, West Virginia
Panel 46E Line 010

 
02 Mar 1999

It has been over 30 years now since I was notified that Frank was killed in action, yet it seems like only yesterday, perhaps because I have thought about him so often during that time.

When I close my eyes, I can still envision his laugh, his smile and his love of life. Frank was an excellent student and athlete and the type of friend that comes along only once or twice in a lifetime.

Frank believed in his country and everything it stood for and his sacrifice will always be remembered.

May God take care of him until we meet again.

Best regards,
Bill Mahon
tungya@attmail.com


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

Between 20 and 26 March 1968 the 2nd Bn, 7th Marines lost eight men during operations in the "Happy Valley" area about 15 kilometers west-southwest of the Tuy Loan Bridge:
  • E Company, 26 March:
    • Pfc Robert W. Morris, Macon, GA

  • F Company, 20, 21, and 22 March:
    • LCpl David E. Gregoire, Malden, MA
    • HN John M. Kares, Neponset, IL (H&S w/ F/2/7)
    • Pfc Carlos R. Davis, Tustin, CA
    • Pfc George A. Juarez, Pico Rivera, CA
    • Pfc Richard H. Woodward, El Paso, TX

  • G Company, 24 March:
    • 1stLt Frank A. O'Brien, Wheeling, WV
    • Pfc Danny P. Bouchez, Decatur, IL

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