David Joseph Popp

The database page for David Joseph Popp

17 Nov 2007 He is and always will be missed along with all of the others who have given their lives fighting for their country. Rest in Peace, all. From his nephew, Matthew Popp popplax@msn.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall During the period 09-11 Sep 1968 the 3rd Marines were tasked with clearing the North Vietnamese Army from Mutter's Ridge and the Cam Lo River Valley which ran along the southwest side of the ridgeline. The 1st and 2nd Battalions drew the ridge line and its northeastern slopes, while the 3rd Battalion swept the river valley. The 3/3 Command Chronology for September notes they were opposed by well-trained, well-equipped, and well-dug-in NVA troops and accounts for eight Marines killed in the fighting. One wounded Marine died after evacuation, raising the toll to ten men. They were I Company: LCpl Nicholas Marino, Philadelphia, PA LCpl David J. Popp, Minneapolis, MN Pfc Jesse L. Barkley, Chicago, IL Pfc Timothy J. Smith, Lake Geneva, WI (Silver Star) Pfc Carroll E. White, Richmond, VA (DoW on 10/10/1968) Pvt Aldo A. Doria, Derby, CT K Company: Cpl Curry B. Davis, Roanoke, AL Pfc Eugene O. Fuller, Wyocena, WI M Company: Pfc Glenn Carter, Philadelphia, PA During the same period, the 1st Bn, 3rd Marines lost 13 men while sweeping the high ground along Mutter's Ridge. The 2/3 Marines, working along the ridgeline's northeastern slope, are not known to have lost any men killed during their contacts.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 17 Nov 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009