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... Sep 27, 2010
Jeffrey Zorn Platoon Commander Ohio PFC., Baldauf also known as 'Tweedy Bird,' like Bull Winkle, ( LCPL., Gary Raymond Boeck) was one, of the two, most popular men, in the 3rd, Platoon. He was called Tweedy Bird, because of the tone, of his voice and his great sense, of humor. He was a fun loving guy, who took, his job seriously. He had been with me, since I came back, from a short tour at the 5th, Marine Regiment, Command, Operation Center. From the 6th, of December 1970, until 6th, January 1971, the platoon was involved, in 5, near ambushes, of VC/NVA., with no casualties, on the Marine side. On the night of 5th, January, Frederick's squad was involved, in a near ambush, while in the process, of setting up the ambush. The next day, 6th, January, I kept his squad with me, to provide perimeter security, while the other 2, squads went out, on patrol. One squad was subsequently ambushed, while on patrol and 4, Marines, were wounded. LCPL., Boeck subsequently succumbed, to his wounds. PFC., Baldauf was, on perimeter security, when the two, patrols returned, from their patrols. We then redistributed ammunition, in preparation for our 3, night ambushes.
I was making a check of the perimeter, prior, to breaking camp to go to our designated ambush sites, when I stopped to check on Fredrick, to see if he was ready, to go and if he, had enough ammunition. We were looking out across a clearing, into a treeline approximately 50, meters away. I turned to go, after about 3, or 4, steps, a sniper fired, from the tree line, a short AK-47, burst, which struck Fredrick, who then fell dead, at my feet. I always believed he took rounds, that were, meant for me. A short fire fight took place, but I regret to say, I can not confirm we killed the sniper. Frederick's loss compounded the tragedy, of the earlier loss, of LCPL., Boeck. Since, it was too foggy for Medivacs to fly, or be resupplied with ammunition, I called off the 3, ambush scenario and had the Platoon move, to the site of our first successful ambush, on 6, December and set up, a larger perimeter. We had about 7, rounds, of M-16, ammunition, per man and about 100, rounds, of machine gun ammo, for our two guns. Not much, considering how popular our Platoon was, among the enemy. I spent that rainy night, in a large shell crater with the radio, sitting next to Frederick, wrapped, in his poncho. During that long night, each member of the platoon crawled over, one at a time to say, their personal good-byes. The next morning a Medivac chopper, came and also dropped us, some more ammunition. It was a long, somber, walk back, to Fire, Support Base, Ross, for the 3rd, Platoon, of Lima, Company, 3rd, Battalion, 5th, Marine Regiment. A few days, later, we held a memorial service for both Marines, who had been close friends. I hope this is information, is not deemed as being to insensitive, as I have never spoken of these events, as they happened 39, years ago. (Should be read, with Gary Raymond Boeck, info., page) Jul 5, 2009
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 6, 2008
Garnet Jenkins Just passing by... Grand Junction, Co. "GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY, DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS" - John 15:13.... Remembering, This Young Hero, on the anniversary, of the day, he gave his Life, for our Country, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and dedication. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister, of a yet, another Fallen, Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice, in Vietnam. KIA., 1967.... "And He will, raise you up, on eagle's wings, bear you, on the breath of dawn, make you to shine, like the sun and hold you, in the Palm, of His Hand." Jan 6, 2007
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 6, 2007
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober kimabmitz@earthlink.net admirer Encinitas, California, United States, of America For PFC/E-2, Frederick Baldauf and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say, thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always, will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known, you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you, did not, have to pay, so high, a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes! Thursday, September 27, 2001
JAMES COOK COOKSARTSUPPLY@AOL.COM FELLOW MARINE NORTH CANTON, OH Did Not know you but we have a bond Semper Fi. I will see you soon. Keep the Peace. Thy Rod & Thy Staff comfort me. James R Cook cpl. 1st Marines 7th Marine Regt. 3rd Battalion HQ company Comm plt. 1972 - 1976 I will not forget! Tuesday, January 28, 2003
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