CPL DONALD ALLEN CAMPBELL

DONALD ALLEN CAMPBELL

Silver Star Citation (full)
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 Corporal Donald A. Campbell (MCSN: 2128722), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company B, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 9 September 1968, Company B was assigned to seize Hill 461 in the vicinity of the Rockpile in Quang Tri Province. Leading his squad as point element for the company, Corporal Campbell and his men suddenly came under intense automatic weapons and small arms fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force occupying well fortified positions. Realizing the necessity of rapidly gaining fire superiority and silencing the enemy fire, Corporal Campbell boldly stood erect and assaulted a bunker containing a machine gun. Undaunted by the accurate hostile fire, he resolutely continued his determined efforts, throwing hand grenades with unerring accuracy and silenced the hostile fire. While engaged in his selfless act, Corporal Campbell was mortally wounded. His heroic actions and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and saved the lives of several Marines. By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Campbell 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: 9-Sep-68 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Corporal Company: Company B Battalion: 1st Battalion Regiment: 3d Marines Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
Sep 9, 2013

Francis Hornik
sprocket@pinn.net
Viet nam vet
*CAMPBELL, DONALD A. (KIA) Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Donald A. Campbell (2128722), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 9, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Corporal Campbell upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Home Town: Glouster, Ohio
Sep 9, 2012

Lawrence Englert
Ms. USA
Rest in peace
Rest in peace brave Marine. You are not forgotten.
Sep 9, 2011

manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
You are Remembered
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. �GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS� **John 15:13** �You are my friend, always remembered, never forgotten.� May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Aug 5, 2008

Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
Fellow Marine
The Reverend, Vincent Robert Capodanno, Foundation, Inc.
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"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today, that sheds his blood, with me, shall always, be my brother." (William Shakespeare) "Rest in Peace." You have not, been forgotten. Semper-Fi, Marine. Cpl., Harton, USMC., Ret., Vietnam, 1967, 5th, Marines.
Saturday, September 09, 2000

Corporal, J.T. Bryan, United States Marines
jbryan@farmersagent.com
Fellow, Marine Corporal
Cpl., Campbell, May you, rest in God's loving arms, forever. Thank you, for serving, our great country & allowing us, to breathe free. May the good Lord be, wtih your family & friends, as they think of you, often. Semper Fidelis, Cpl., Bryan, Headquarters, 3dMarDiv. - Plt., 3122.
Friday, August 05, 2005