William B. Weathers, III
Corporal
B CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Akron, Ohio
June 09, 1947 to July 17, 1968
WILLIAM B WEATHERS III is on the Wall at Panel W52, Line 47
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11 Feb 2001

In memory of the best friend I ever had. You were my friend first before you became my future brother-in-law. We laughed and did many crazy things together. I still think of you and still miss you.

Dale Reynolds
dreynolds300@austin.rr.com


 
09 Aug 2006

"Skipper", I think of you every day, my brother. One day, I'll get to see you again. Thank you and I love you. Gary

From his brother,
Gary Weathers
gakrn9@aol.com


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 17 July 1968 the 9th Marines began a regimental search and destroy mission just south of the DMZ. The 1st Bn, 9th Marines was put in a blocking position north of C-2 and were in position by 1115, 17 Jul. Both Alpha and Bravo Companies received mortar fire; Bravo had 5 men killed and between them the two companies had 20 men wounded severely enough for evacuation. One of Bravo's wounded died on 21 July. A mortarman wounded on the 17th died the following day; it's not known if he was with Alpha or Bravo when wounded. The seven Marines were
  • D Btry, 2nd Bn, 12th Marines
    • 2ndLt William F. Reilly, Cheverly, MD (Arty F/O with Bravo 1/9)

  • B Co, 1st Bn, 9th Marines
    • Cpl Prentice J. Bennett, Hohenwald, TN
    • Cpl William B. Weathers, Akron, OH
    • LCpl Robert D. Hazlett, Indianapolis, IN
    • LCpl Gary D. Tice, Santa Clara, CA
    • Pfc Roy J. Rector, Whiteface, TX (DoW 08/21/1968)

  • H&S Co, 1st Bn, 9th Marines
    • LCpl John E. Sweeney, East Poultney, VT (DoW 07/18/1968)

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