09 Oct 2006 Billy, We miss you, old bud, and I am somewhat saddened to see that no one has said a word for you here. I have not written myself because it is hard to and I know you will understand. The Moving Wall is in town this week and I hope to see Jack there but if not I will know why. The last time I saw him was when it was last here in 2001 and he was not good becouse of his wounds and the memories. I know this is a half-a$$ letter but it was just not right for you not to be remembered other than in someone's heart. REST EASY, MARINE, FOR THE LINE WAS HELD From a friend. E-mail address is not available.

 

21 Mar 2007 I was Billy's squad leader in boot camp, Platoon 3078 San Diego. So sad after all these years to find out a brother didn't make it. Rest in peace, Billy. From a friend and fellow Marine, Mike Presley mpres65@aol.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall The 3/1 Marines Command Chronology for August 1969 contains the following entry: "281030H. Marine from Lima tripped SFD resulting in four KIA and two WIA. SFD believed to be 105mm round three feet high on mound." The four men killed were HM3 Larry G. Bell, Alloway, NJ, Corpsman, H&S with L/3/1; Pfc Billy J. Caudill, Richmond, IN; Pfc Kenneth R. Ford, Fairmont, WV; and Pfc Thomas E. Semans, Norwalk, CA.

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