26 May 2008 Uncle John, Every time I think of you, you make me very proud. Thank you for what you did for me and thank you for your help. You taught me that I also had rights. I still remember you. Love, your niece, Candi Almanza Quintero E-mail address is not available.

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 10 Sep 1967, during Operation KINGFISHER, the 3rd Bn, 26th Marines endured a vicious fight at Hill 48, located about 6 kilometers south of the Con Thien outpost. Thirty-nine Marines and sailors died in the fighting, eight from GySgt Almanza's Lima Company: HQ & Svc Co 3/26 - 7 men India Co 3/26 - 4 men Kilo Co 3/26 - 9 men Mike Co 3/26 - 6 men Alpha Co, 3rd Antitank Bn - 1 man Bravo Co, 3rd Tank Bn - 4 men Lima Co 3/26 - 8 men GySgt Juan Almanza, San Antonio, TX Sgt David H. Brown, Saltillo, TN (Navy Cross) Cpl Raymond G. Potter, Campbell, OH Cpl Thomas A. Krispin, Roseville, MN LCpl Patrick E. McBride, Neptune, NJ LCpl Anthony P. Sawicki, Philadelphia, PA Pfc Henry M. Wharton, Baltimore, MD Pfc Donald M. White, Phoenix, AZ

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