La Voughn Herman Folkers
Sergeant
A CO, 3RD TANK BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Racine, Wisconsin
July 22, 1932 to February 28, 1967
LA VOUGHN H FOLKERS is on the Wall at Panel 15E, Line 119

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31 Jan 2003

I never knew my father, but he was someone special, he fought for my freedom and everyone elses'. He believed in what he had to do, and because of that I am a better person also.

Your son,
Ken Folkers
boogey91@fidnet.com


 
22 Jul 2004

My grandfather gave his life for all our freedom along with all the other men and women who never made it home. I just want to say "Thank you for our freedom".

From your loving grandson,
Tristan Voughn Folkers
boogey91@yahoo.com


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

A bitterly fought battle at the end of February, which took place about 5 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo, cost the lives of 28 Marines and sailors:
  • A Co, 3rd Tank Bn:
    • Sgt La Voughn H. Folkers, Racine, WI
    • Pfc William P. Fahey, Scranton, PA

  • F Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Marines:
    • Cpl Ronald G. Grumling, Glenolden, PA
    • Cpl Stephen L. Miles, Bon Aqua, TN
    • LCpl Victor J. Homsley, Judsonia, AR
    • Pfc James Anderson, Compton, CA (Medal of Honor)

  • G Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Marines:
    • Capt Carl E. Bockewitz, Bourbon, MO
    • Cpl Curtis E. Crawford, Dunkirk, NY (Silver Star)
    • LCpl James S. Goss, Mocksville, NC
    • LCpl James L. Ross, Hickory, NC (Bronze Star "V")
    • LCpl Douglas G. Street, Whitefish, MT
    • Pfc Richard A. Dewane, Buffalo, NY
    • Pfc Michael J. Glynn, Lake City, MN

  • H&S Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Marines:
    • LtCol Victor Ohanesian, New York, NY (Silver Star)
    • SMaj Wayne N. Hayes, Oceanside, CA
    • HM3 John C. Agee, Lindsey, OH

  • I Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines:
    • Cpl Donald W. Bollman, Norridge, IL
    • Pfc De Wayne R. Black, Toledo, OH
    • Pfc Reginald F. Carter, Washington, DC
    • Pfc Gary A. Hendrickson, Ottawa, KS

  • L Co, 3rd Bn, 4th Marines:
    • 1stLt Douglas E. Nichols, San Pedro, CA
    • LCpl Jose Holguin, El Paso, TX
    • LCpl Larry E. Ross, Navato, CA
    • Pfc Donald G. Detmer, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • Pfc Patrick M. McKenney, Mc Comb, MS
    • Pfc Charles S. Norris, Veradale, WA
    • Pfc Jimmie C. Ross, Woodville, MS

  • M Co, 3rd Bn, 4th Marines:
    • LCpl James T. Byrd, Wadesboro, NC

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