US Marine LCPL Jerry Wayne Currin, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Sanford, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Jerry Wayne Currin was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, LCPL Currin served our country until March 30th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jerry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Currin is on panel 17E, line 071 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
Jerry, March 30th, 1966 was a very sad day for many of us in the 3rd Platoon. It is a tribute to you & your service, that when we get together now, we still talk of you with a deep sense of respect. You will always be a part of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines legend. Semper Fi, Garrette Peck, 3rd Sqd, 3rd Plt.
Jerry was my friend and my squad leader. I think of him every day. Pete Rivera.
The 2/9 Marines Command Chronology for March 1967 contains the following (paraphrased) entry in the Operations Log for 30 March: "SPOT Report #109: At 0605 10 VC walked into a 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/9, squad ambush. VC fired 50 rounds of small arms. Friendly fired 100 to 150 rounds small arms. 4 VC confirmed killed in action. One Marine wounded in action, emergency medevac. Squad still searching area." While the Chronology does not identify LCPL Currin by name, this entry reflects the only Hotel 2/9 casualty for 30 March 1967.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Francis W Currin, 207 North Seventh Street, Sanford, NC.
He proudly served with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded THe Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, One Gold Star, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Jerry Wayne Currin was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, LCPL Currin served our country until March 30th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jerry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Currin is on panel 17E, line 071 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
Jerry, March 30th, 1966 was a very sad day for many of us in the 3rd Platoon. It is a tribute to you & your service, that when we get together now, we still talk of you with a deep sense of respect. You will always be a part of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines legend. Semper Fi, Garrette Peck, 3rd Sqd, 3rd Plt.
Jerry was my friend and my squad leader. I think of him every day. Pete Rivera.
The 2/9 Marines Command Chronology for March 1967 contains the following (paraphrased) entry in the Operations Log for 30 March: "SPOT Report #109: At 0605 10 VC walked into a 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/9, squad ambush. VC fired 50 rounds of small arms. Friendly fired 100 to 150 rounds small arms. 4 VC confirmed killed in action. One Marine wounded in action, emergency medevac. Squad still searching area." While the Chronology does not identify LCPL Currin by name, this entry reflects the only Hotel 2/9 casualty for 30 March 1967.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Francis W Currin, 207 North Seventh Street, Sanford, NC.
He proudly served with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded THe Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, One Gold Star, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine LCPL Jerry Wayne Currin, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Sanford, NC.
US Marine Lance Corporal Jerry Wayne Currin was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, LCPL Currin served our country until March 30th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jerry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Currin is on panel 17E, line 071 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
Jerry, March 30th, 1966 was a very sad day for many of us in the 3rd Platoon. It is a tribute to you & your service, that when we get together now, we still talk of you with a deep sense of respect. You will always be a part of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines legend. Semper Fi, Garrette Peck, 3rd Sqd, 3rd Plt.
Jerry was my friend and my squad leader. I think of him every day. Pete Rivera.
The 2/9 Marines Command Chronology for March 1967 contains the following (paraphrased) entry in the Operations Log for 30 March: "SPOT Report #109: At 0605 10 VC walked into a 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/9, squad ambush. VC fired 50 rounds of small arms. Friendly fired 100 to 150 rounds small arms. 4 VC confirmed killed in action. One Marine wounded in action, emergency medevac. Squad still searching area." While the Chronology does not identify LCPL Currin by name, this entry reflects the only Hotel 2/9 casualty for 30 March 1967.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Francis W Currin, 207 North Seventh Street, Sanford, NC.
He proudly served with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded THe Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, One Gold Star, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Lance Corporal Jerry Wayne Currin was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, LCPL Currin served our country until March 30th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jerry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. LCPL Currin is on panel 17E, line 071 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
Jerry, March 30th, 1966 was a very sad day for many of us in the 3rd Platoon. It is a tribute to you & your service, that when we get together now, we still talk of you with a deep sense of respect. You will always be a part of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines legend. Semper Fi, Garrette Peck, 3rd Sqd, 3rd Plt.
Jerry was my friend and my squad leader. I think of him every day. Pete Rivera.
The 2/9 Marines Command Chronology for March 1967 contains the following (paraphrased) entry in the Operations Log for 30 March: "SPOT Report #109: At 0605 10 VC walked into a 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/9, squad ambush. VC fired 50 rounds of small arms. Friendly fired 100 to 150 rounds small arms. 4 VC confirmed killed in action. One Marine wounded in action, emergency medevac. Squad still searching area." While the Chronology does not identify LCPL Currin by name, this entry reflects the only Hotel 2/9 casualty for 30 March 1967.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Francis W Currin, 207 North Seventh Street, Sanford, NC.
He proudly served with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded THe Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, One Gold Star, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
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