CPL RICHARD DALE JAMES

RICHARD DALE JAMES

JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN 65-68
HONORING A BRAVE MARINE HERO
SOME CAME HALF WAY ROUND THE WORLD FROM PLACE'S LIKE BANGOR MAINE, FROM THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS FROM THE PLAIN'S STATES AND THE STATES ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.TO THE GREAT LAKES AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SOME CAME FROM OTHER COUNTRIES LIKE CANADA AND AUSTRALIA AND IRELAND, MANY CAME FROM THE AMERICAN TERR. LIKE PURETO RICO AND GUAM. THEY CAME TOGETHER TO FIGHT AGAINST THE COMMON ENEMY. TO HELP A FREE NATION SURVIVE. THESE MARINES GAVE THIER ALL SO THAT OTHERS WOULDNT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS THING CALLED FREEDOM. THANK YOU SIR'S SEMPER FI I KNOW YOU ARE GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN HAND SALUTE
Dec 8, 2014

Marine Vietnam Vet 68/69 - 3/26 Marines
Remembering a Warrior from 3/26 Marines, Meade River.
Dec 8, 2012

Silver Star Citation
Silver Star Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Richard D. James (MCSN: 2382319), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company L, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 8 December 1968, during Operation MEADE RIVER, Corporal James was leading his squad in an assault on an enemy bunker southwest of DaNang when the Marines were pinned down by a heavy volume of machine gun fire and sustained a casualty. Completely disregarding his own safety, Corporal James boldly maneuvered across the fire-swept terrain to the side of the wounded man and commenced delivering protective fire upon the hostile position. Although seriously wounded, he quickly recovered and resumed his efforts to destroy the enemy emplacement. Struck again by a hostile round, which knocked his helmet to the ground, he called for a machine gun and, when it arrived, directed its crew in delivering suppressive fire until the gunner was mortally wounded. Immediately manning the weapon, Corporal james was effectively employing it against the enemy to cover his squad's withdrawal when he was fatally injured. His heroic actions and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unfaltering devotion to duty, Corporal James upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Action Date: 8-Dec-68 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Corporal Company: Company L Battalion: 3d Battalion Regiment: 26th Marines Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FM
Dec 8, 2010

Robert Lopez
ppddispatchdl@ci.petersburg.ak.us
Fellow Marine & Vietnam Veteran
Petersburg Alaska
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni...
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever...
Mar 17, 2010

Lyle Dye
lsdye@msn.com
Fellow Marine
Died in my arms
Richard Dale James- It's taken me 40 years to remember your name with the help of another Marine. I can see your face as though it were yesterday, but for some reason I could not remember your name even though you died in my arms that terrible day, Dec 8, 1968. You were my squad leader and I was there with you when we were ambushed and you were hit and mortally wounded and fell into my arms as you tried bravely to fight the enemy. I'll never forget your name again Lyle D, Dye Lima Co- 3/26
Nov 12, 2009

rendal nail
rendaln@yahoo.com
Fellow Marine
Well done Marine rest in peace
THE TIME you won your town the race We chaired you through the market-place Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we brought you shoulder-high. To-day, the road all runners come, Shoulder-high we bring you home, And set you at your threshold down, Townsman of a stiller town. Smart lad, to slip betimes away From fields where glory does not stay And early though the laurel grows It withers quicker than the rose. Eyes the shady night has shut Cannot see the record cut, And silence sounds no worse than cheers After earth has stopped the ears: Now you will not swell the rout Of lads that wore their honours out, Runners whom renown outran And the name died before the man. So set, before its echoes fade, The fleet foot on the sill of shade, And hold to the low lintel up The still-defended challenge-cup. And round that early-laurelled head Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead, And find unwithered on its curls The garland briefer than a girl�s. A.E. Housman, "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
I've called your name. You're mine.
Isaiah 43:1
Semper Fi

Dec 8, 2007

Manuel Pino Jr.
Fellow Vietnam Vet
REFLECTIONS FROM THE MOVING WALL". I am a monument to a black period in this countries history.I am the Vietnam wall.,composed to two angled granite walls,inscribed with the names of fifty eight thousand,one hundred thirty four American men and women who died in hell (that was Vietnam) Many people come to see me. strangely they come mostly in silence-old people,young people,children,mothers,fathers,widows,and veterans.all for reasons of their own.they bring gifts,pictures,letters,flowers,poems and cigarettes.the letters speak of grief and loneliness and regret.they ask forgiveness.they are an out pouring of pain.the people softly touch names on my face.they water my grass with tears.then they leave in silence and I hope in peace.for I am more than two stone walls.I am a thank you from a nation that forgot.I am a long past due apology.I am healing for wounds too long left untended.I am a tribute paid to fallen warriors.I AM THE VIETNAM WALL. "America has forgotten the wars.will she remember her warriors"? You may be gone , BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Thomas Clark
vietnamresearchers@yahoo.com
Researcher for the State of Indiana
8400 Wicker Ave
St. John, Indiana 46373 USA
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, 896 families as of the date of this entry. We are seeking any and all help in locating their family or 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: vietnamresearchers@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004