Ed Tedrow
eetedrow@yahoo.com
Slidell LA 70460 United States
We were friends on grade school and I was sad to learned of your sacrifice a few years ago. You were a good guy, lots of spirit and humor.
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JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE MARINE HERO
THIS MAN HAS GIVEN OF HIMSELF EVERTHING HE COULD, SO THAT HIS BROTHER MARINES AND THE PEOPLE BACK HOME COULD LIVE A MORE PEACEFUL LIFE. THIS GIFT OF HIS LIFE SHOWS THE GREATNESS OF THIS HERO. HERO'S DON'T WEAR A CAPE OR MASK NO! THEY WEAR MARINE GREEN.HERO'S COME IN DIFFERENT SHAPE'S AND SIZE'S. AS EACH DAY PASSES,WE MUST TAKE THE TIME TO REMEMBER WHAT THIS HERO GAVE UP! SO THAT WE COULD LIVE IN A FREE SOCIETY. THANK YOU ! SEMPER FI! HERO YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DOSEN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, ENLISTMENT OR A DRAFTEE OR RESERVIST,OFFICER OR ENLISTED YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ITS SON.
May 10, 2014 |
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Silver Star Citation
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Russell P. Miller (MCSN: 2322957), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company D, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in Tinh Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on 10 May 1967. During Operation BEAVER CAGE, Private First Class Miller's squad was providing flank security for his platoon when they were taken under devastating automatic weapons, small-arms and mortar fire from an estimated two companies of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Regulars. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire to place effective fire upon the enemy positions. Again, with complete disregard for his own safety, he and a fellow Marine assaulted the entrenched enemy positions. Although mortally wounded during this valiant attempt, he was instrumental in gaining time to evacuate the wounded and allowing his platoon to establish defensive positions. By his bold initiative, gallant fighting spirit and loyal devotion to duty, Private First Class Miller reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: May 10, 1967
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company D
Battalion: Battalion Landing Team 1/3
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
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Tom Clark
ushistoryman@yahoo.com
8400 Wicker Ave St. John IN 46373
Seeking Family and Friends
We need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central, High School, in Northwest, Indiana, have been researching, the men and women, from the state of Indiana, who gave their lives, in the Vietnam War. We are the researchers, for the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam, War Memorials, located, in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Of the 1,621, Vietnam casualties, we have located, 1,165, families, as of the date, of this entry. We are seeking, any and all help, in locating the family, or his friends. If you have any information, that may help us, please contact us, at the following: Lake Central High School, Tom Clark, History Dept., 8400 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana, 46373 or email us, at: ushistoryman@yahoo.com
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Janet miller
janetm@pittstate.edu
Cousin
Baxter Springs KS 66713
It is still hard to lose you today, my only hope is that I will see you again one day, in loving memory, your cousin, Janet
May 10, 2011 |
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John Gravenor
caddgirl@comcast.net
supervisor prior to the Marines
219 Hopkins St Neptune Beach Fl 32266 USA
Semper Fi
I have thought about Butch many times over the years, he was a 'one of a king' person. The world lost a great person in combat. He was my hero too.
Feb 2, 2010 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
May 10, 2008 |
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Kathy Capeller(VanNoy)
kcapeller@comcast.net
Best Friend in Jr. High
5010 N. Sipple Road Spokane WA 99212 USA
You are always in my thoughts..Wish you were here..
Butch lived down the street from me on Chippewa St. and I could always here him coming to my house on his bike, as he was singing the Marine's hymn. My mom taught him to dance in our livingroom and he always thanked her for that. Butch taught me to dive at the pool at Potowatomee and to shoot baskets. Jr. High is a tough time for kids, but he made mine so much easier by just being with me. How I would have liked to grow old with him so we could have shared our lives, kids and grandkids. He would have turned 60 this year on August 8th, I turned 60 on Sept 6th. He is always in my heart!!
Sep 25, 2007 |
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Jeannette Miller
Sister-in-law
Thank-you
His sacrifice was made long before we ever met and yet I miss him as though we had known each other for decades. We owe our lives to all the Russell's in the world that go into battle, whether they pay the supreme sacrifice or we are fortunate enough to have them return - not everyone has learned this Great lesson of Freedom - and won't until someone they know is listed on a memorial. My deepest Gratitude to all of those who have, are and will serve for MY freedom!
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