TBS 2-67 Cruisebook_Updated_7Jan23

A Note from The Virtual Wall
On 13 May 1967 the 1st Bn, 9th Marines began a
sweep in the area of Phu An, near Cam Lo. At about
4 PM the lead company was heavily engaged by an
equal number of NVA troops. Fighting continued
until nightfall, when the enemy disengaged. At
daybreak on the 14th a running battle began, with
the Marines pursuing the NVA and the NVA using
heavy mortar ire to discourage the pursuit.
Neither side won the advantage on the 14th; the
Marines could not bring the NVA to bay and the
NVA could not escape their pursuers. The
stalemate continued through the 15th, with the
NVA moving toward sanctuary in the
Demilitarized Zone and the Marines using
irepower to block their passage. A inal exchange
of ires occurred on the 16th, but the remaining
NVA forces were able to successfully disengage and
elude the Marines.
When the ighting stopped, 1/9 had lost 31 men
over the four‐day period:
25 Oct 2005
I didn't know Steve personally, but he and my father
were inseparable as kids. Over the years I've
heard numerous stories about Steve and what a
great guy he was.
I felt that his name should be recognized here and
hopefully a family member or other friends will
see this and chime in.
We're sorry that Steve isn't here with us today but
at least we know that he'll never be forgotten.
"Lt. Broquist was killed in hostile action in Quang
Tri, South Vietnam. He served as battalion
commander of the University of Illinois Naval
ROTC and was commissioned at graduation in
June, 1966. He completed oficers training at
Steven Andre Broquist
Quantico, Virginia and arrived in South Vietnam
March 8."‐ taken from Alumni Association archives
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Josh Hellmer
POSTED ON 7.29.2019
POSTED BY: Roland Robertson
Rest in peace, brother Marine
As NROTC midshipmen, Steve Broquist and I served
in the same Marine Corps OCS platoon during the
summer of 1965 in Quantico, VA. We also shared
the same rack: he had the bottom bunk and I
occupied the top. I remember him as a physically
it oficer candidate, a born leader, and a friend.
During our training, we once faced off with pugil
sticks. Steve easily won the match by nearly
knocking me out. I still recall the sadness I felt
many decades ago when I read his name among
the KIA in the Marine Corps GAZETTE. Roland G.
Robertson
POSTED ON 5.14.2018
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Steven Andre Broquist
DATE OF BIRTH: July 13, 1944
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nyack, New York
HOME OF RECORD: Champaign, Illinois
Silver Star: Awarded for actions during Vietnam
War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Battalion: 1st Battalion, 9th Marines
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF.
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