Robert M Christian, Jr

The database page for Robert M Christian, Jr

16 Oct 2001 Chris, I might forget you, but I kinda doubt it. Your namesake lives on. Rest in peace, old friend. Semper Fi, Bill Ager From a fellow platoon commander, William C. Ager 10080 Gathright Valley Ct., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 wager55796@aol.com

5 Jul 2002 I am proud to have served with Lieutenant Christian. He was a fine officer and a good man. What a loss, as were all of our loses. Lieutenant Christian signed the adoption papers for my two daughters, he is now and will always be missed. Lance Corporal Marvin R. Thomason marvin@notepurchase.com

25 Mar 2005 I was there the day he gave his life for his country, and I will always remember him for his leadership and unselfish desire to protect his men from the enemy. Rest in Peace. Richard Miles rmiles7883@aol.com

02 Aug 2006 I am moved that so many people carry my brother's memory with them. As much as the manner of his death has been remembered, so should the way he lived his life. He has been described as "irreverant, cocky and bright." He was also the kindest, most patient person I have ever known. I welcome contact from those who knew him. From his sister, Jan Christian 937 Vallecito Drive, Ventura, California 93001 jchristian@uuma.org

30 Jul 2007 Bob and I were best of friends at Quantico and tried to get assigned together on arrival in Viet Nam. He wanted Recon, so we both volunteered. Fate drew my name and not his and we could not retract, so off he went to 7th Marines instead of me. We were going to go to Sydney together in June for R&R. How I wish Bob had made that trip. Bob spent Thanksgiving with my family in Ohio in 1968. I am proud to claim him as a friend and will always remember him as the officer and gentleman he was. Rest in peace, my friend. From a friend, Capt. H. L. Klein, USMC, 1st Recon Bn, Danang hlarryk@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall The 3/1 Marines' Command Chronology for April 1969 contains the following entries for 11 Apr: "110730H Kilo Company platoon while checking out possible enemy firing positions was pinned down with small arms fire and automatic weapons fire from heavily bunkered NVA at BT027606 resulting in 2 USMC KIA and 4 USMC WIA. "111055H While reinforcing pinned down platoon Kilo Company employed tanks to destroy bunkers at BT028602. Tank destroyed bunkers with 6 90mm. Tank and small arms accounted for 12 NVA KIA." The two Marines from Kilo 3/1 who were killed in the action were platoon leader 2ndLt Robert M. Christian and LCpl Johnnie L. Anderson of St Paul, Minnesota.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister, Jan Christian 937 Vallecito Drive, Ventura, California 93001 jchristian@uuma.org

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 16 Oct 2001
Last updated 03/06/2008