Randolph Joel Sterns
Private First Class
M CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Tuscaloosa, Alabama September 02, 1948 to May 09, 1968 RANDOLPH J STERNS is on the Wall at Panel 57E, Line 34 |
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A Note from The Virtual WallOPERATION HOUSTON II was the name given to the 3/5 Marines' assignment to maintain road security on Highway 1 between Danang and Hue/Phu Bai to the north. Highway 1 passes through the Hai Van Pass massif (Hill 1192) immediately north of Danang before continuing through the coastal flatlands north to Hue.HOUSTON II ran from 01 through 17 May 1968. During that period, 3/5 lost 18 men, 17 in combat and one to accident. The majority of the losses occurred on 08/10 May, when Mike 3/5 came across an NVA training camp hidden in the hills of the Hai Van massif. Surrounded and cut off, Mike 3/5 literally fought for its life and won, but not without heavy losses:
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