Joseph Di Gregorio

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in *ba 0 Peppy, that is what we called you. It was not until many years later that I found out your full name ... Joseph Di Gregorio. Furthermore, I discovered that you were from New York State too! I have been able to talk to your sisters and other members of your family and tell them about you. In a couple of days Di Santis will celebrate another birthday! Some years ago, I was able to meet his parents and sister in Aurora, Illinois. He is already on this Memorial Site and I wanted you and Wolfe to be here too! Thank you for being that "outstanding" soldier and doing what we had to do that night at Atkinston I think about you, Di Santis and Wolfe every day. God Bless! Your fellow squad member, Sgt. Anthony J. Wallace, Retired wgloria10@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On the night of 15/16 April 1970, Fire Support Base Atkinson, located about 4 miles northwest of Dong Xoai in Tay Ninh Province, was attacked by a reinforced battalion from the 95C NVA Regiment. The fight resulted in 25 US wounded in action and 7 dead: B Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Cavalry: CPL Jay O. Clarkson, Creve Coeur, MO CPL William R. Di Santis, Aurora, IL SP4 James D. Housley, Van Buren, AR SP4 Thurman W. Wolfe, Robeline, LA PFC Anthony E. Currie, Bryan, TX PFC Joseph Di Gregorio, Niagara Falls, NY A Co, 229th Assault Helo Bn WO John H. Pohlman, North Edwards, CA Warrant Officer Pohlman was copiloting a flare ship (UH-1H tail number 68-16209) when it was shot down. The other three crewmen survived the crash.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is a fellow soldier and comrade-in-arms, Anthony J. Wallace wgloria10@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 24 Mar 2007
Last updated 03/27/2007