Salvatore Peter Cemelli

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13 Jun 2002 Sal Cemelli was a rifleman in the 2nd squad, 2nd platoon of B Company 1/18 Infantry. Sal was well liked by the entire Platoon. He had a great sense of humor, and liked to joke around with Sgt. Campbell and all the platoon members. Sal died on Dec 8th 1966 while on ambush with his squad around Pho Loi. Of the 11 men that went out on the patrol only 3 were not killed or wounded. He is missed by all that knew him. I was with him that day. Ron Wilhelm wilhelmjam2@aol.com Please visit my Tribute to Sal Cimelli BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL is presented to posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SALVATORE P. CEMELLI, US 51 596 150, UNITED STATES ARMY For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period June 1966 to December 1966 Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quck to graps the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operations and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States Mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. His initiative, zeal, sound judgment and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service.

23 June 2002 I'm a Vietnam Navy Vet, Weehawken Hign School Class of 1968. I remember sitting in study hall and the principal came over the PA system announcing your death.That was 18 months before I went in. After some research along with feeling guilt for coming home I found out that of all the men killed in action in Nam there was only one from Weehawken and that was you. Since then I have visited the Wall in DC and the Moving Wall in Glendale 1989 and have made it a point to look for your name. Now once again the Moving Wall is coming to Long Beach, California, where I live and I will make that hard journey to view your name. Sal, I never met you but you made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank You. From a Weehawken High School Student. George Randy White whitepatricia@msn.com

The point-of-contact for this memorial is one who was with him that day, Ron Wilhelm Wilhelmjam2@aol.Com  13 Jun 2002

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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