Joshua Leinsdorf
jleinsdorf@monmouth.com
60 Bayside Drive Atlantic Highlands NJ 07716
Last Stand at Khe Sanh
The story of Lt. Brindley's death is told on pages 16 and 17 of Last Stand at Khe Sanh by Gregg Jones.
Jan 1, 2015 |
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JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A BRAVE MARINE VET
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. 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
Mar 17, 2014 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
New York NY 10039 USA
Great Courage
Remembering Courage Leadership and ur Voice... Cpl. Addison MachineGunner 'I'Co 26Th Marines (01/20/68)
May 28, 2012 |
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L W
Thank You Brave One and Semper Fi,,from the 3rd Mar Div.
Jan 19, 2012 |
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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!!!
Jun 28, 2010 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
MachineGunner/Jan.20,1968
7902, Gerber Rd., #117, SACRAMENTO, CA., 95828, USA
Great Courage...
Semper Fi, Lieutenant/100 Rounds Linked/Always. Cpl., Addison
Jan 21, 2010 |
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Navy, Cross Citation
Navy Cross Awarded for actions, during the Vietnam War. The President of the United States of America takes pride, in presenting, the Navy Cross, (Posthumously) to Second, Lieutenant, Thomas Drew Brindley, (MCSN: 0-101761) United States, Marine Corps, (Reserve) for extraordinary heroism, while serving, as a Platoon Commander, with Company I, Third, Battalion, Twenty-Sixth, Marines, THIRD, Marine Division, (Reinforced) Fleet, Marine Force, in the Republic, of Vietnam, on 20, January 1968. Lieutenant, Brindley's unit, was maneuvering toward Hill 881, near Khe Sanh, when the lead elements, suddenly, came under intense, small-arms and automatic, weapons fire and sustained, several casualties. Reacting instantly, he directed, a heavy volume of fire, against, the enemy and moved his second squad, to the point, of heaviest contact. Despite the tall elephant grass, which restricted movement, he effectively, deployed and controlled, his men, while suppressing the hostile fire, sufficiently, to enable, the casualties to be taken, from the area. Quickly shifting, his unit to the base, of the hill, under covering fire, Lieutenant, Brindley lead, an aggressive assault, against, the opposing force, which was entrenched, in well-fortified positions, supported, by .50, caliber, machine gun emplacements. Ignoring the fire, impacting around him, he continuously moved, among his men encouraging them, controlling the squads and directing his unit's, return fire. As the Marines, reached the crest, of the hill and overran, the North Vietnamese positions, they again came under intense, fire and suffered additional casualties. In an attempt to pinpoint, the source of enemy fire, Lieutenant, Brindley, while freely moving, throughout, the fire-swept area, was struck, by hostile fire and fell, mortally wounded. By his inspiring, leadership and unyielding devotion to duty, in the face, of overwhelming odds, he upheld the highest traditions, of the United States, Marine Corps and the United States, Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life, for his country. Service: Marine Corps Reserve, Rank: Second, Lieutenant, Authority: Navy, Department Board, of Decorations and Medals.
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Whiskey, India
LT., was, with 3/26, India, on 881, North. It was, a long night and alot gave all, that night. LT., sure did his part, to hold things, together. His life was, taken, that night so others, would live. Always remembered.
Oct 28, 2009 |
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mary ann rulli leo
THANK -YOU, FOR THE ULTIMATE, SACRIFICE, YOU GAVE, OUR COUNTRY. MAY, GOD BLESS YOU, ALWAYS. PEACE BE, WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... FRIEND, FROM ST. PAUL, MN..
Jul 12, 2009 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
India, Co., 26Th, Marines, Quang Tri Prov.
7902, Gerber Rd., #117, Sacramento, Ca., 95828, USA
Semper Fidelis!
I remember Sir... Cpl., Addison, M60, Machine Gunner, 20, Jan., 1968.
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