James Raymond MorganPrivate First ClassH CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 28 June 1944 - 31 March 1967 Memphis, Tennessee Panel 17E Line 080 |
 
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I was thinking about the Veterans of Vietnam today and remembered a family friend who gave his life many years ago for his country. "Jim" was a truly good and decent young man when his life ended. I hope his family knows that we all remember him and honor his sacrifice. Oddly I noticed that today is his birthday. I know Heaven is richer with his presence.
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A Note from The Virtual WallThe 2/4 Marines' Command Chronology for March 1967 contains the following entry:"On 30 March 1967, Company H on way to provide security for rice harvest at AT8256 were ambushed by a company of VC dug in at AT810574. At 0813H, Bald Eagle (Company E) was alerted. At 0940H, Bald Eagle and Command Group 'A' departed their CPs by truck to CAC B2-2 position, where the Bald Eagle was picked up by helicopters and dropped into LZ at AT791566. Companies H and E commenced a search and clear mission to the west and southwest of Hill 25 AT807553. Sporadic contact was made during the day. At approximately 1700H the sweep secured. Results are as follows: VC KIA (Conf) 11, VC KIA (Prob) 8, Detainees 6, USMC KIA 8, USMC WIA 6."The Operations Log makes it clear the 14 casualties occurred during Hotel 2/4's initial engagement, which began at about 0800. The casualties had been medevaced by 0911. Unfortunately, the death toll was increased when Pfc James R. Morgan died from his wounds the following day. The nine dead were
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 28 Jun 2006
Last updated 08/10/2009