Charles Glynn Rush, Jr

Gunnery Sergeant
D CO, 1ST BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
12 September 1936 - 21 April 1969
Jackson, Tennessee
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1ST MARDIV

1ST MARINES
Charles G Rush

Bronze Star (2), Purple Heart, USMC Achievement (Combat), USMC Good Conduct (3), National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Charles Glynn Rush, Jr

13 May 2004

Charles G. Rush
GySgt Charles Rush (with pipe) taking one of his few breaks from the rigors of the day.
The other Marines are unidentified. Photo provided by Bill Goodelle.
Taken from the Delta 1/1 web site

Born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, where he enjoyed playing football and golf. He joined the USMC with the intention of making it his career. He rose to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant prior to his death in Vietnam in April, 1969. He is remembered by the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial located at the Midland, Texas, International Airport. May his sacrifice never be forgotten.



The point-of-contact for this memorial is
a Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial Representative,
Billy M. Brown
bmbrown@grandecom.net 
14 May 2004



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