In Remembrance

 For he ain't heavy, cause he's my brother

Honor, Pride, For ever young

The Few, The Proud, The Brave

L/cpl. Crowder, and L/cpl. McBride's tour of duty, both began on December 15, 1967, with this unit,. Both Marines were killed in action, at the Battle for Cam Le Bridge.  L/cpl. MccBride (Mack ) was k.i.a., in the rice paddies on the South side of the bridge. L/cpl. Crowder, was k.i.a., on the north side of the bridge, at the bunker that was near the river.

General / Personal

 

General / Personal

Last name:  CROWDER
First name:  HYLAN LYNN
Home of record (official}: WINONA
State (official): MS
Date of Birth: Friday, March 28, 1947
Sex : Male
Race : Caucasian
Marittial Status : Single

Last name:  MC BRIDE
First name:  ALBERT
Home of record (official}:  NEW YORK
State (official): NY
Date of Birth:  Monday , August 4, 1947
Sex : Male
Race : Afro/American
Marittial Status : Single


Military

 

Military

Branch: Marine Crops
Rank: LCPL
Serial Number: 2372566
Compondent: Regular
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 0311

Branch: Marine Crops
Rank: LCPL
Serial Number: 2321130
Compondent: Regular
Pay grade: E3
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 0311


Action

 

Action

Start of Tour: Friday, December 15, 1967
Date of Casualty: Friday, August 23, 1968
Age at time of loss: 21
Casualty type (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Artillery, rocket, mortar (Ground casualty)
Country: South Vietnam
Province: Quang Nam
The Wall: Panel 47W-  Row 038

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Start of Tour: Friday, December 15, 1967
Date of Casualty: Friday, August 23, 1968
Age at time of loss: 21
Casualty type (A1) Hostile, died
Reason:  Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty)
Country: South Vietnam
Province: Quang Nam
The Wall: Panel 47W-  Row 050

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