Robert Lee Vaden
Sergeant
I CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Denver, Colorado November 02, 1944 to April 14, 1966 ROBERT L VADEN is on the Wall at Panel 6E, Line 114 |
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Bob, I am sorry I couldn't do more to save you that evening. I miss you so much and someday soon I will see you again. Have a cold one ready.
Your friend, |
I still remember the day of your death as my orders were to escort your remains home to Denver from Vietnam. You were my courage and hope that got me through my tour. I'll love you always, your loving nephew, "Pudgie".
John L Vaden III |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines Command Chronology for April 1966 contains the following two entries in the summary for 13 April:"At 131708H [5:08 PM], Co I Platoon (AT977608) received 60 rounds small arms fire from estimated 4-5 VC (AT980599). One USMC KIA. One USMC WIA, med evac. Returned 500 rounds small arms fire, 31 rounds 81mm [mortar], and 36 rounds 105mm [recoilless rifle]. VC casualties unknown."The Marine killed in the 1708H incident was LCpl Jose A. Pacheco of Los Angeles, CA. The mine detonation at 1856H resulted in three deaths - one immediate, one later on the 13th, and one Marine died of wounds the following day. They were
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