PFC Frank N. Vallone

PFC Frank N. Vallone

Birth
New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
Death 11 Sep 1968 (aged 19)
Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Burial East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot Section T Site 2124
Memorial ID 15110483 · View Source
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Frank the son of Marine Vallone of New York City and James Vallone enlisted in the US Marine Corps on January 24 1968 in New York City. He arrived in Vietnam on July 7 1968 where he was assigned to and served with Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st MARDIV (Rein) FMF.

On September 11, a from Company F on their way to a pre-arranged ambush site was attacked by a superior enemy force in the vicinity of the Phu Lac village complex in Duy Xuyen District of Quang Nam Province. Firing automatic weapons and M-79 grenades the VC attempted to overrun the Marines, a reaction team was dispatched quickly including two M48 Tanks as support engaging in the fire fight. When contact with the enemy was broken, the Marines suffered seven men killed in the action and several were wounded. One of the casualties was PFC Vallone who was killed as a result of hostile rifle fire.

Casualties:

Bruce Landon Carter
Bruce Wayne Crabb
Jerry Brian Evans
George William McGee
Billy Joe Scott
Fred Concetto Spina
Frank N Valone


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  • Maintained by: Victor Vilionis
  • Originally Created by: Robert
  • Added: 1 Aug 2006
  • Find a Grave Memorial 15110483
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for PFC Frank N. Vallone (4 Apr 1949–11 Sep 1968), Find a Grave Memorial no. 15110483, citing Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Victor Vilionis (contributor 47207612) .