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James Brian Mc Garry
Second Lieutenant
L CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Raynham, Massachusetts February 28, 1945 to September 17, 1969 JAMES B McGARRY is on the Wall at Panel W18, Line 104 |
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Only the brave enter the everlasting happiness of heaven.From a friend,Daniel W. Cody dancody237@aol.com |
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Hi, my name is James Cavanagh. I'm 14. James McGarry was my dad's uncle. I am very interested in the Vietnam War and would like to get more info on my greatuncle if I can. The best way to contact me is by e-mail. Thank you.
James Cavanagh |
Notes from The Virtual WallDuring the summer of 1969 the North Vietnamese Army made repeated attempts to drive Allied forces from the heights of Mutter's Ridge, which formed a portion of the southern boundary of the DMZ. On 17 Sep 1969, with Lima Company, 3/3 Marines, taking a real beating on Mutter's Ridge the 3rd Marine Division reinforced them with the designated rapid deployment force, India Company 3/4 Marines. Twentyfive Marines and Navy Corpsmen died in the fighting that day and the next.Second Lieutenant James McGarry, a Platoon Leader with Lima 3/3, was one of the Marines killed during the initial fighting on 17 September. He, and the other men who died during the Mutter's Ridge battles of 10 August and 17/18 September, are listed on the |
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