In December 1966, Anderson was sent to Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, as a rifleman in the Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division. During Operation Prairie II in February 1967, Anderson’s platoon was navigating through the jungle to extract a reconnaissance patrol when they came under heavy enemy fire. As Marines around him were shot, Anderson spotted an enemy grenade rolling past. He grabbed the grenade and pulled it into his chest, absorbing the majority of the impact and sav

USMC LCpl Roy Wheat’s Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam: Medal of Honor Story On August 11, 1967, in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Lance Corporal Roy Wheat of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division made a split-second decision that saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Assigned to provide security for a Navy construction crew along Liberty Road, LCpl Roy Wheat and two other Marines established positions in a treeline overlooking the work site. While checking the rear of their position f

Camp Carroll DMZ Vietnam