L W
Thank You and Semper Fi,oh Brave One,from 3rd Mar Div.
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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 Private, First Class, James A. Collins, (MCSN: 2086051) United States, Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, in action, while serving as a Rifleman, with the Third, Battalion, Twenty-Sixth, Marines, THIRD, Marine Division, (Reinforced) in connection, with operations against the enemy, in the Republic, of Vietnam. On 20, January 1968, Private, First Class, Collins was the Point Man, for a patrol, operating, in the vicinity, of Hill 881, near Khe Sanh. As he moved, in front of the patrol, he observed several well-concealed, spider holes and unhesitatingly, fired into them, alerting his companions. Although seriously wounded, in the initial, moments, of the fire fight, he declined, medical assistance and continued to direct accurate, fire, against the enemy. Fully realizing, the seriousness of his injury, he refused, evacuation and remained in his exposed, position, to pinpoint, the location, of the enemy and direct, his patrol's fire. Subsequently he was medically evacuated, from the hazardous, area and later succumbed, to the severity, of his wounds. His heroic actions and calm presence of mind, were instrumental, in enabling, is companions to reach more, advantageous positions and undoubtedly saved, several Marine lives. By his indomitable fighting spirit, inspiring courage and selfless devotion, to duty, Private, First Class, Collins upheld the highest traditions, of the Marine Corps and the United States, Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life, for his country. Action Date: 20-Jan-68, Service: Marine Corps, Rank: Private, First Class, Battalion: 3d, Battalion, Regiment: 26th, Marines, Division: 3d, Marine Division, (Rein.) FMF..
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Whiskey Mike, 3/26
A Warrior, of Hill, 881S.
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
MachineGunner/Jan.20,1968
7902, Gerber Rd., #117, Sacramento, Ca., 95828, USA
Semper Fidelis!!
HERO.. POINTMAN... FIRST, TO FIGHT!!!
Jan 20, 2009 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@ayahoo.com
MachineGunner
For Whom, The Bell Toll's
Collins, I remember, what You, did for us that day, Jan., 20, 1968. (PointMan) First, to fight, sums it up! Proud, to have, served and fought, with you. God Bless, Your Spirit. Semper Fidelis! Cpl., Addison, USMC.
May 25, 2008 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
M60/Machine Gunner, India, 3rd, P
7902, Gerber Rd., #117, Sacramento, Ca., 95828, USA
The Resurrection
God Bless, the Spirit, of Pfc., James A. Collins. I'll forever be linked, in silent Memorial, with the Collin's, family. Addison, Cpl., USMC., India, Co., 3Rd, Plt., Viet Nam, 1967-1968.
Mar 23, 2008 |
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Robert Addison
raddison32@yahoo.com
M60/Machine Gunner, India, 3rd, P
7902, Gerber Rd., #117, Sacramento, Ca., 95828, USA
POINTMAN
India, Co., 3rd, Plt., Saddle-up, Lock-n-Load, Collins, take us out! Don't let His rank, fool you, He knows, the bush, He knows every, rock, on the mountian. Do His work, far out ahead, of us - eyes and ears, exp., He always returns, I think, of Pfc., Collins, some Mother's son, Father's pride, I Scream, Your name, C O L L I N S!! Addison, Cpl., USMC.
Mar 13, 2008 |
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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 it’s 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 it’s 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 (REN)
Semper Fi!
Jan 20, 2008 |
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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!!!
Jan 20, 2007 |
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c m
May Perpetual Light, Shine upon you. May you, rest in God's, all loving arms.
Saturday, January 15, 2005 |
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