The Heroes Of U.S. MCB 121
DEDICATION
We, the Men of 121 should always remember that there are those of us who will not be able to join our new association. Instead, their names now adorn that long, black wall of honor and tears. They still faithfully serve America by reminding all who visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that our country can always rely on the courage of its young men and women when duty calls. Therefore, I hope all who visit here will join me in dedicating this Web Site to the fallen, but never forgotten.
Heroes of 121.
ALL GAVE SOME, THESE MEN GAVE ALL!
JOSEPH JOHN RHODES
LT - O3 - Navy - Reserve
28 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on Mar 28, 1939
From YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Length of service 4 years.
Casualty was on Oct 23, 1967
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
Religion
ROMAN CATHOLIC
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GORDON JOHN DIBBLE
SWC - E7 - Navy - Regular
39 year old Married, Caucasian, Male
Born on Jan 27, 1928
From LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Length of service 22 years.
Casualty was on Oct 23, 1967
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
Religion
PROTESTANT
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JON RICHARD MORVAY
BUR3 - E4 - Navy - Regular
20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on Mar 17, 1947
From OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY
Length of service 1 year.
His tour of duty began on Aug 15, 1967
Casualty was on Oct 23, 1967
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
Religion
PROTESTANT
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CARL DEE WOOTTEN
BU3 - E4 - Navy - Regular
21 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on Aug 07, 1948
From ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
Length of service 2 years.
His tour of duty began on Nov 24, 1969
Casualty was on May 01, 1970
in QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
ARTILLERY, ROCKET, or MORTAR
Body was recovered
Religion
PROTESTANT
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GARY LEE BINDER
CN - E3 - Navy - Regular
20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on Dec 06, 1946
From HAYS, KANSAS
Length of service 1 year.
Casualty was on Oct 13, 1967
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
VEHICLE CRASH
Body was recovered
Religion
PROTESTANT
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Unfortunately, some of the Men of MCB 121 have also passed
away in recent years. I will list their names here as I receive
them from those who can provide this information.
Last Updated: 05/12/2008 12:29
Anyone that has pictures of the following Men please send them to the webmaster please!
Most of the men listed below Died of Cancer!
These list updates are thanks to Billy Bolin
Brothers Rest In Peace
| Name | Date Of Birth | Date of Death |
|
CDR. Jack B. Moger Red Beach, Da Nang |
16 September 1932 Fort Meyers, Fl. |
8 January 1994 New Orleans, La. |
|
Myrle W. Brooks Phu Bai |
28 January, 1944 Smith County, KS |
14 November , 1998 Elgin,TX |
|
Greg Steadman Da Nang |
25 Feburary 1948 |
7 April, 2000 Indianapolis, In. |
|
Henry C. "Hank" Savage Phu Bai and Gia Le |
6 August , 1939 Grants, NM. |
3 October, 2000 Long Beach, MS. |
|
Homer G. Davis Phu Bai |
14 Jan 1919 Dublin, TX. |
13 April 1997 San Angelo, TX. |
|
Richard Welter Phu Bai and Gia Le |
7 May, 1946 Stayton, OR |
15 May, 2000 Stayton, OR |
|
Jerry D. Armstead Phu Bai |
7 July , 1948 Mammoth Springs, AR. |
1 June , 1998 Little Rock, AR. |
|
James M. (Jimmy) Honeycutt Phu Bai and Gia Le |
2 Nov. 1945 Mooresville, N.C. |
12 July 1980 Davidson, N.C. |
|
William Bischoff Phu Bai and Gia Le |
21 November 1942 Cincinnati, OH. |
7 November 1988 Cincinnati, OH. |
|
Nicholas Morella |
16 November 1946 Plainfield N.J. |
23 August 1979 Plainfield N.J. |
|
John Donald Schabilon Jr. Phu Bai. |
8 October 1946 Passaic, NJ |
10 July 1993 Parsippany, NJ |
|
Christopher C. (Toad) Sorensen Gia Le |
8 August 1946 Newcomb, NY |
18 January 1991 Mentor, Ohio |
|
Benny J. Cislak Phu Bai |
7 November 1947 Ludlow, MA. |
8 July 1992 Ludlow, MA |
|
Gary R. Rhodes |
12 January 1938 Little Rock, AR |
8 September 1989 Little Rock, AR |
|
Charles "Chuck" Heath Phu Bai |
20 June 1933 Alamo, Georgia |
2 August 2000 Jackson, Georgia |
|
Bernard "Bernie" McDougal Phu Bai and Gia Le |
8 September 1945 Caribou, Maine |
29 September 1996 Bangor, Maine |
|
George E. Barton Phu Bai and Gia Le |
9 July 1947 Newburryport, MA |
14 November1976 Norfolk, VA |
| James D. "Jamie" Owens
Phu Bia |
2 September 1947 Angola, NY |
16December2000 Orlando, FL |
| Charles G. Nitchman
Phu Bia |
1 January 1947 Mechanicsburg, PA |
12 April 1994 Deerfield Beach, FL |
|
Delmar G. Mattingly Phu Bia and Gia Le |
2 April 1930 Garwin, Ia. |
6 August 2000 Milton Fl. |
| Keith Francis |
March 21, 1945 Red Cloud, NJ |
February 6, 2000Lancaster, PA. |
|
Charles Orrison Gia Le and Danang |
July 10, 1949 Kalamazoo, MI. |
October 28, 1998 Kalamazoo, MI. |
|
George C. Stengel Danang |
October 17, 1948 New York, NY |
May 30, 2000 Hudson, NY |
|
Andrew Potanka Phu Bai |
24 August 1925 Unionville, CT |
28 Dec 1973 Hartfort, CT |
|
Richard P. "Perry" Satterwhite Phu Bai and Gia Le |
3 November 1926 Vince County, NC |
7 November 2000 Raleigh, NC. |
|
Harry D. Jandt Phu Bai |
5 July 1947
|
2 January 1999 West Bend, WI |
| Robert R. Reid Sr. |
7 February 1922 Utica Ny |
31 January 1999 Orlando Fl. |
|
Julian A. "Buddy" Chesson Gia Le |
11 April 1942 Place unknown |
15 September 1998 Portsmouth, Va. |
|
Kenneth R Bacon Phu Bai Gia Le |
5 June 1944 Portsmouth, NH |
28 February 1997 Gulfport, MS. |
|
Thomas L. Solbeck Phu Bai and Gia Le. |
26 May 1935 Minnesota |
22 July 1988 Biloxi, MS. |
|
Curtis DOC Tamminga Phu Bai and Gia Le |
22 October 1946
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
18 September 2003
Chester, Virginia |
|
James W Tubbs
Phu Bia and Gia Le |
23 December 1942
Bessemer, Al |
8 Feburary1998
Wilmer Al. |
|
Jack E. Stitely Phu Bai Gia Le |
10 December 1931 Fredrick, MD |
27 December 1998 Fredrick, MD |
|
Robert Parker Ream Danang |
22 February 1928 New Kensington, PA |
16 October 2000 New Kensington, PA |
|
Robert V. Radaci Phu Bia Gia Le |
17 October 1946 Homestead, PA |
12 July !999 Homestead, PA |
|
Kelly O. Viars Phu Bai |
24 August 1942 Wyth County Virginia |
23 May 1994 Gulfport, MS |
|
Edward Oscar Hardwick Danang |
21 August 1949 Odessa, TX |
7 March 1993 Houston, TX |
|
James Schwab Phu Bia |
18 May 1946 Cincinnati, OH |
3 December 1985 Jupiter, FL |
|
Jimmy Greer Hamill
|
3 April 1936 Big Springs, Texas |
11 May 1993 Springfield, Tennessee |
