James Edward SprowlLance CorporalH CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 14 January 1948 - 18 March 1968 Norwalk, Ohio Panel 45E Line 030 |
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The database page for James Edward Sprowl
Just one way to remember Jim. As a graduate of Monroeville High School he represented our small town courageously. I was his teammate in football and think of him whenever Vietnam reenters my life. Today I visited the "Moving Wall" at a local Pennsylvania small town celebration and once again, as always, sought out 45E, line 30 to see his name. As always I cried.
From a friend, |
Hi, my name is Zach Sprowl - I am Jim's nephew. If any of you have information on my uncle or served with him I would like to chat with you and learn more about my uncle and where he died since Quang Tri was quite a large place. I have been to Washington to see his name and like many people I tried to hold back the tears but I could not. Rest in Peace, Uncle Jim and Semper FI.
From his nephew, |
A Note from The Virtual WallIn March 1968 the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, provided the bulk of a Battalion Landing Team but was operating ashore in Quang Tri Province south of the DMZ. On 16 March 1968 a recon patrol located a large enemy force in the village of Vinh Quan Ha - and got into trouble doing it. Recovery of the patrol cost the lives of three Marines whose bodies could not be recovered. It also drew the Marines' attention to the village and a decision was taken to kick the NVA out of it.The following is taken from the 2/4 Command Chronology for March 1968:
While the Command Chronology says 17 men were killed in the assault on Vinh Quan Ha, there are twenty men in the casualty database who have been associated with the battle:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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