2lt James Calvin Cockerl, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Spencer, North Carolina, he later resided in Lynbrook, New York.
Second Lieutenant James Calvin Cockerl was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, 2LT Cockerl served our country until May 19th, 1969 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. James was born on December 27th, 1945 in Spencer, North Carolina. 2LT Cockerl is on panel 24W, line 052 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We went to TBS together and it wasn't until now that I knew RVN took you away. You were a fine Marine Lieutenant with a wonderful wife. Rec Carey, USMC Retired.
A former Spencer, North Carolina, Resident and Livingstone College athlete, 2LT James Calvin Cockerl, was killed in action in Vietnam, according to word received by his wife, Mrs Barbara Corkerl of Shelby, Mississippi. Lt Cockerl enlisted in the Marine Corps in January of 1968 and attended Officers Training School at Quantico Marine Base. Quantico, Virginia. After receiving his commission, he was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The son of Mr Robert Cockerl Sr and Mrs Lille Lee Corpening Cockerl of Lynbrook, Long Island, N.Y., also former Spencer Residents, Lt Cockerl was a 1967 graduate of Livingstone College where he was a member of the college football team. He also participated on the football and basketball teams at Dunbar High School in East Spencer. He loved the outdoors, fishing & hunting especially. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Cockerl Jr., of East Spencer and Avery Cockerl of Spencer NC. and two sisters, Mrs Bertha Clinding of Spencer and Miss Andrea Cockerl of Lynbrook, N.Y, and a brother who died at the age of one year. Ronald Eugene Cockerl
Remembering, a Good Marine and warrior. He was my Platoon Commander. "LT" was a good man and a good brave marine. He also was a patient man with his men as evident with how he dealt with a stubborn teenage marine like me. He is a perfect example of one cut down when he had so very much to give. I too, remember his love for his wife and family. I had recovered from malaria and was on convoy security the day he died. I was called in to identify him and three other Marines. Nothing will ever relinquish that memory. I can still feel the saddness of that day. And I will never forget such a good man. Joseph Williams, 930, Templeton Road, Athol, Mass. 01331, [email protected].
Jim was, a very good Marine. He had just converted, to regular service, before his death. He was, a college, football player and when his platoon, had contact, he would run so fast, to where, the fire fight was, it was impossible, for his radio man, or anyone else, to keep up with him. He died, in a mortar, attack, with 3, other marines, in his platoon. Brian Sweeney, 6779 Redcliff, Tucson, Az., 85743, [email protected].
He was, my Platoon Leader: The "Rock". LT Cockerl was called the "ROCK" by his platoon. We cared for him very much. He used to show us pictures of his lovely wife. He was very proud of her and he loved her dearly. I will be visiting the "Wall" on November 11th and will be saying hello to him. Jerry Buchanan, [email protected].
If I remember correctly, I was transferred away from the Third Platoon, of A Company, 1st Battalion, Third Marines, in January of 1969. For a while the platoon sergeant took over my role. Shortly thereafter, James Cockrel was transferred to Third Platoon. I only met Jim once, and that was when I had been assigned to be the pay officer for the Battalion. I took the payroll to Third Platoon which I found on a Hilltop Base, just to the west of Vandegrift Combat Base. It was the only time I met Jim Cockerl and the last time I would see most of the people, in the Third Platoon. I note from the comments left by members of the platoon that he earned their respect. I thought he was a fine young man. It is tragic that his life ended so soon. Scott Herriott, [email protected].
He proudly served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF, United States Marine Corps.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Second Lieutenant James Calvin Cockerl was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, 2LT Cockerl served our country until May 19th, 1969 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. James was born on December 27th, 1945 in Spencer, North Carolina. 2LT Cockerl is on panel 24W, line 052 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We went to TBS together and it wasn't until now that I knew RVN took you away. You were a fine Marine Lieutenant with a wonderful wife. Rec Carey, USMC Retired.
A former Spencer, North Carolina, Resident and Livingstone College athlete, 2LT James Calvin Cockerl, was killed in action in Vietnam, according to word received by his wife, Mrs Barbara Corkerl of Shelby, Mississippi. Lt Cockerl enlisted in the Marine Corps in January of 1968 and attended Officers Training School at Quantico Marine Base. Quantico, Virginia. After receiving his commission, he was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The son of Mr Robert Cockerl Sr and Mrs Lille Lee Corpening Cockerl of Lynbrook, Long Island, N.Y., also former Spencer Residents, Lt Cockerl was a 1967 graduate of Livingstone College where he was a member of the college football team. He also participated on the football and basketball teams at Dunbar High School in East Spencer. He loved the outdoors, fishing & hunting especially. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Cockerl Jr., of East Spencer and Avery Cockerl of Spencer NC. and two sisters, Mrs Bertha Clinding of Spencer and Miss Andrea Cockerl of Lynbrook, N.Y, and a brother who died at the age of one year. Ronald Eugene Cockerl
Remembering, a Good Marine and warrior. He was my Platoon Commander. "LT" was a good man and a good brave marine. He also was a patient man with his men as evident with how he dealt with a stubborn teenage marine like me. He is a perfect example of one cut down when he had so very much to give. I too, remember his love for his wife and family. I had recovered from malaria and was on convoy security the day he died. I was called in to identify him and three other Marines. Nothing will ever relinquish that memory. I can still feel the saddness of that day. And I will never forget such a good man. Joseph Williams, 930, Templeton Road, Athol, Mass. 01331, [email protected].
Jim was, a very good Marine. He had just converted, to regular service, before his death. He was, a college, football player and when his platoon, had contact, he would run so fast, to where, the fire fight was, it was impossible, for his radio man, or anyone else, to keep up with him. He died, in a mortar, attack, with 3, other marines, in his platoon. Brian Sweeney, 6779 Redcliff, Tucson, Az., 85743, [email protected].
He was, my Platoon Leader: The "Rock". LT Cockerl was called the "ROCK" by his platoon. We cared for him very much. He used to show us pictures of his lovely wife. He was very proud of her and he loved her dearly. I will be visiting the "Wall" on November 11th and will be saying hello to him. Jerry Buchanan, [email protected].
If I remember correctly, I was transferred away from the Third Platoon, of A Company, 1st Battalion, Third Marines, in January of 1969. For a while the platoon sergeant took over my role. Shortly thereafter, James Cockrel was transferred to Third Platoon. I only met Jim once, and that was when I had been assigned to be the pay officer for the Battalion. I took the payroll to Third Platoon which I found on a Hilltop Base, just to the west of Vandegrift Combat Base. It was the only time I met Jim Cockerl and the last time I would see most of the people, in the Third Platoon. I note from the comments left by members of the platoon that he earned their respect. I thought he was a fine young man. It is tragic that his life ended so soon. Scott Herriott, [email protected].
He proudly served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF, United States Marine Corps.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
2lt James Calvin Cockerl, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Spencer, North Carolina, he later resided in Lynbrook, New York.
Second Lieutenant James Calvin Cockerl was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, 2LT Cockerl served our country until May 19th, 1969 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. James was born on December 27th, 1945 in Spencer, North Carolina. 2LT Cockerl is on panel 24W, line 052 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We went to TBS together and it wasn't until now that I knew RVN took you away. You were a fine Marine Lieutenant with a wonderful wife. Rec Carey, USMC Retired.
A former Spencer, North Carolina, Resident and Livingstone College athlete, 2LT James Calvin Cockerl, was killed in action in Vietnam, according to word received by his wife, Mrs Barbara Corkerl of Shelby, Mississippi. Lt Cockerl enlisted in the Marine Corps in January of 1968 and attended Officers Training School at Quantico Marine Base. Quantico, Virginia. After receiving his commission, he was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The son of Mr Robert Cockerl Sr and Mrs Lille Lee Corpening Cockerl of Lynbrook, Long Island, N.Y., also former Spencer Residents, Lt Cockerl was a 1967 graduate of Livingstone College where he was a member of the college football team. He also participated on the football and basketball teams at Dunbar High School in East Spencer. He loved the outdoors, fishing & hunting especially. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Cockerl Jr., of East Spencer and Avery Cockerl of Spencer NC. and two sisters, Mrs Bertha Clinding of Spencer and Miss Andrea Cockerl of Lynbrook, N.Y, and a brother who died at the age of one year. Ronald Eugene Cockerl
Remembering, a Good Marine and warrior. He was my Platoon Commander. "LT" was a good man and a good brave marine. He also was a patient man with his men as evident with how he dealt with a stubborn teenage marine like me. He is a perfect example of one cut down when he had so very much to give. I too, remember his love for his wife and family. I had recovered from malaria and was on convoy security the day he died. I was called in to identify him and three other Marines. Nothing will ever relinquish that memory. I can still feel the saddness of that day. And I will never forget such a good man. Joseph Williams, 930, Templeton Road, Athol, Mass. 01331, [email protected].
Jim was, a very good Marine. He had just converted, to regular service, before his death. He was, a college, football player and when his platoon, had contact, he would run so fast, to where, the fire fight was, it was impossible, for his radio man, or anyone else, to keep up with him. He died, in a mortar, attack, with 3, other marines, in his platoon. Brian Sweeney, 6779 Redcliff, Tucson, Az., 85743, [email protected].
He was, my Platoon Leader: The "Rock". LT Cockerl was called the "ROCK" by his platoon. We cared for him very much. He used to show us pictures of his lovely wife. He was very proud of her and he loved her dearly. I will be visiting the "Wall" on November 11th and will be saying hello to him. Jerry Buchanan, [email protected].
If I remember correctly, I was transferred away from the Third Platoon, of A Company, 1st Battalion, Third Marines, in January of 1969. For a while the platoon sergeant took over my role. Shortly thereafter, James Cockrel was transferred to Third Platoon. I only met Jim once, and that was when I had been assigned to be the pay officer for the Battalion. I took the payroll to Third Platoon which I found on a Hilltop Base, just to the west of Vandegrift Combat Base. It was the only time I met Jim Cockerl and the last time I would see most of the people, in the Third Platoon. I note from the comments left by members of the platoon that he earned their respect. I thought he was a fine young man. It is tragic that his life ended so soon. Scott Herriott, [email protected].
He proudly served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF, United States Marine Corps.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Second Lieutenant James Calvin Cockerl was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, 2LT Cockerl served our country until May 19th, 1969 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. James was born on December 27th, 1945 in Spencer, North Carolina. 2LT Cockerl is on panel 24W, line 052 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We went to TBS together and it wasn't until now that I knew RVN took you away. You were a fine Marine Lieutenant with a wonderful wife. Rec Carey, USMC Retired.
A former Spencer, North Carolina, Resident and Livingstone College athlete, 2LT James Calvin Cockerl, was killed in action in Vietnam, according to word received by his wife, Mrs Barbara Corkerl of Shelby, Mississippi. Lt Cockerl enlisted in the Marine Corps in January of 1968 and attended Officers Training School at Quantico Marine Base. Quantico, Virginia. After receiving his commission, he was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The son of Mr Robert Cockerl Sr and Mrs Lille Lee Corpening Cockerl of Lynbrook, Long Island, N.Y., also former Spencer Residents, Lt Cockerl was a 1967 graduate of Livingstone College where he was a member of the college football team. He also participated on the football and basketball teams at Dunbar High School in East Spencer. He loved the outdoors, fishing & hunting especially. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Cockerl Jr., of East Spencer and Avery Cockerl of Spencer NC. and two sisters, Mrs Bertha Clinding of Spencer and Miss Andrea Cockerl of Lynbrook, N.Y, and a brother who died at the age of one year. Ronald Eugene Cockerl
Remembering, a Good Marine and warrior. He was my Platoon Commander. "LT" was a good man and a good brave marine. He also was a patient man with his men as evident with how he dealt with a stubborn teenage marine like me. He is a perfect example of one cut down when he had so very much to give. I too, remember his love for his wife and family. I had recovered from malaria and was on convoy security the day he died. I was called in to identify him and three other Marines. Nothing will ever relinquish that memory. I can still feel the saddness of that day. And I will never forget such a good man. Joseph Williams, 930, Templeton Road, Athol, Mass. 01331, [email protected].
Jim was, a very good Marine. He had just converted, to regular service, before his death. He was, a college, football player and when his platoon, had contact, he would run so fast, to where, the fire fight was, it was impossible, for his radio man, or anyone else, to keep up with him. He died, in a mortar, attack, with 3, other marines, in his platoon. Brian Sweeney, 6779 Redcliff, Tucson, Az., 85743, [email protected].
He was, my Platoon Leader: The "Rock". LT Cockerl was called the "ROCK" by his platoon. We cared for him very much. He used to show us pictures of his lovely wife. He was very proud of her and he loved her dearly. I will be visiting the "Wall" on November 11th and will be saying hello to him. Jerry Buchanan, [email protected].
If I remember correctly, I was transferred away from the Third Platoon, of A Company, 1st Battalion, Third Marines, in January of 1969. For a while the platoon sergeant took over my role. Shortly thereafter, James Cockrel was transferred to Third Platoon. I only met Jim once, and that was when I had been assigned to be the pay officer for the Battalion. I took the payroll to Third Platoon which I found on a Hilltop Base, just to the west of Vandegrift Combat Base. It was the only time I met Jim Cockerl and the last time I would see most of the people, in the Third Platoon. I note from the comments left by members of the platoon that he earned their respect. I thought he was a fine young man. It is tragic that his life ended so soon. Scott Herriott, [email protected].
He proudly served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF, United States Marine Corps.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
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