Charles David RikardStaff SergeantMIKE BTRY, 4TH BN, 12TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 12 December 1933 - 07 March 1967 Batesburg, South Carolina Panel 16E Line 038 |
 
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Staff Sergeant Rikard, the communications chief for Mike Battery, was manning the switchboard during a rocket attack on the Artillery Plateau, Camp J. J. Carroll, keeping communication lines open to allow counter-mortar fire by our Batteries during the attack. Because of his dedication to duty and his concern for his fellow Marines, he paid the highest price for his bravery. His sacrifice for those of us who were there that night is a tribute to his character and a testimony to the dedication Marines have for each other. A great leader and true "Hero" who is missed by all of us who knew him.
Joe E. Oldham |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe artillery emplacements at Camp Carroll held units other than those from the 12th Marines, including the long-range 175mm self-propelled guns of the Army's 2nd Bn, 94th Artillery - and they too lost a man during the rocket attack on 07 March 1967. The two dead were SSgt Charles D. Rikard, Batesburg, SC, Mike 4/12 Marines, and SP5 Ralph L. Stillwagoner, Paden City, WV, HQ Btry 2/94 Arty. |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a former Marine artilleyman, Joe E. Oldham oldham1147@earthlink.net 01 Apr 2006 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Last updated 04/03/2006