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Robert Louis Guerin, A/1/503
“Operation Hardihood, May 1966. My name is Henry J.
Garcia. I knew Robert in Viet-Nam, he was my trainer
and I was his replacement for our unit, A C0 1-503
Infantry, 3rd platoon, 3rd squad, 173 Airborne. He was
shot the same day I was wounded, his body was
discovered the next day. On the 20th of May 1966 I
tried to rescue Guerin and bring him back to safety but
I was spotted by an enemy machine gunner and could
not reach Guerin. I think of him often and live
everyday with survivor guilt.”
Henry J. Garcia
We served together
Edward Hamilton, HHB/3/319
“Hi my name is Cindy, My brother, Sgt. Edward
Hamilton was KIA in Vietnam May 17, 1966. If there's
anyone that knew my brother or served with him,
please get in contact with me. My New E-mail is
cindyrsdu@yahoo.com I had to write again to put in
my new email address, because I'm no longer with
AOL. Thank you for your time. Also thanks to all that
served their Country for our Freedom. You’re all very
special. Love.”
Cindy Underwood, He is my brother
(See Edward’s Bronze Star Citation on Page 59)
~ The Bronze Star Medal ~
An individual military award of the United States
Armed Forces. It may be awarded for acts of
heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a
combat zone. When awarded for acts of heroism, the
medal is awarded with the "V" device. The medal is
sometimes referred to as the Bronze Star and is the
fifth-highest combat decoration and the tenth highest
U.S. military award in order of precedence. Foreign
soldiers, as well as officers from the other federal
uniformed services are also eligible to receive the
decoration when serving with or alongside a service
branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Johnny Harrison, A/1/503, B/1/503*
Michael Raymond Kiehl, A/1/503
“My brother Mike was such a kind and happy person,
loving and loved by all who knew him. He believed in
his country and he believed in God. He knew the evils
of war, but he believed in his country enough to make
this the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have
continued freedom. May God bless all who read and
remember my brother not so much as a hero, which he
was, but as a loving and kind and genuine human
being. Mike was my brother and also my friend.
In his last year of high school, Mike played taps during
a halftime performance with the marching band at an
El Capitan High School football game, which became
sadly prophetic a few short years later. To this day, my
heart stops whenever I hear taps played. I miss you
Mike, and I know you are with Jesus now, no longer in
pain or want. Someday I am coming too. Say hi to dad
for us.”
Ellen Thompson
He is my brother
Darrell Wayne Martinson, A/2/503
“Too short a life. The last picture I have of my nephew
he is holding my newborn daughter of three weeks.
Little did I know that it would represent the beginning
and ending of life. He was a fine young man and
served his country as his father did.”
Birdie Bagley Westerdahl
As Long As We Live
You Will Live
As Long As We Live
You Will Be Remembered
As Long As We Live
You Will Be Loved
~ M.A.C.V., July 2, 1995 ~
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2/503d VIETNAM Newsletter / May 2013 – Issue 53
Page 26 of 74