James Robert Retzloff, JrConstructionmanDET ECHO, NMCB-9, 3RD NC BDE, USNAVFORV United States Navy 14 March 1946 - 31 March 1968 Redding, California Panel 47E Line 026 |
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The database page for James Robert Retzloff, Jr
He was killed in action at Phu Loc, RVN, while providing security (mortar crew) for rock crusher, Detail Echo. The camp was named Camp DeShurley after the mortar crew leader who was also KIA in the same incident.
From a classmate in BU "A" School (1966). |
You are forever in my heart.
From from someone who has never forgotten, |
I was there the day he died. I knew him, I miss him. I pray for all the Seabees killed that day ... Rest in Peace.
From a member of Detail Echo, MCB-9, |
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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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 30 Apr 2001
Last updated 01/20/2008