William Luke St John Private First Class A CO, 1ST BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 28 July 1948 - 22 January 1969 Oakdale, Connecticut Panel 34W Line 061

 

31 Jul 2007 It's been 38 years since you passed... nearly twice as long as you lived. I really wish I had the chance to meet you in this world, Uncle Bill. I know you are off in a better place looking over me and your brother. I just have to say I feel cheated to have never met you but I know some day we will. Until then I will keep your memory alive. Rest in Peace, Marine. Love from your nephew, William St. John 77-B Mathewson Street, Jewett City, CT bigwillys24@yahoo.com My uncle and his "football team".

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 22 Jan 1969 the 1st Bn, 3rd Marines were conducting search and destroy operations in the mountains 13 kilometers south-southwest of Ha Tin. At 1430 a CH-46 helo was forced down by mechanical problems and one platoon of Alpha 1/3 was detached to provide security for the helo. The Marines received fire from a nearby hamlet. After forcing the enemy out of the hamlet they proceeded to capture a nearby bit of high ground. After the CH-46 was lifted out, the security platoon was joined on the hilltop by a second Alpha 1/3 platoon, and the two platoons established a night position. The day's engagements cost the lives of three Marines: Pfc William D. Farrell, Le Claire, IA Pfc William L. St John, Oakdale, CT Pfc Mark A. Taylor, Allen Park, MI

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