1ST MARDIV

5TH MARINES

William Prescott Arthur

Corporal
3RD PLT, FOX CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
29 September 1950 - 19 June 1970
Fitzgerald, Georgia
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Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for William Prescott Arthur

19 June 2005

Billy, It's been thirty-five years today that you died. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten by the men of Fox 2/5. You were a great Marine and a tribute to your parents, the Marine Corps, and your country.

From his squad leader.

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The 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, lost three men on 19 Jun 1970:
  • Cpl William P. Arthur, Fitzgerald, GA, Fox Company;
  • LCpl John W. Brown, Bruce, MS, Fox Company; and
  • LCpl Patrick D. Kadow, Vancouver, WA, Hotel Company.


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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 25 Aug 2005
Last updated 02/02/2008