William B Weathers

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11 Feb 2001 In memory of the best friend I ever had. You were my friend first before you became my future brother-in-law. We laughed and did many crazy things together. I still think of you and still miss you. Dale Reynolds dreynolds300@austin.rr.com

09 Aug 2006 "Skipper", I think of you every day, my brother. One day, I'll get to see you again. Thank you and I love you. Gary From his brother, Gary Weathers gakrn9@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 17 July 1968 the 9th Marines began a regimental search and destroy mission just south of the DMZ. The 1st Bn, 9th Marines was put in a blocking position north of C-2 and were in position by 1115, 17 Jul. Both Alpha and Bravo Companies received mortar fire; Bravo had 5 men killed and between them the two companies had 20 men wounded severely enough for evacuation. One of Bravo's wounded died on 21 July. A mortarman wounded on the 17th died the following day; it's not known if he was with Alpha or Bravo when wounded. The seven Marines were D Btry, 2nd Bn, 12th Marines 2ndLt William F. Reilly, Cheverly, MD (Arty F/O with Bravo 1/9) B Co, 1st Bn, 9th Marines Cpl Prentice J. Bennett, Hohenwald, TN Cpl William B. Weathers, Akron, OH LCpl Robert D. Hazlett, Indianapolis, IN LCpl Gary D. Tice, Santa Clara, CA Pfc Roy J. Rector, Whiteface, TX (DoW 08/21/1968) H&S Co, 1st Bn, 9th Marines LCpl John E. Sweeney, East Poultney, VT (DoW 07/18/1968)

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his brother, Gary Weathers gakrn9@aol.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 11 Feb 2001
Last updated 08/16/2006