Terence Joseph Kilbane

Lance Corporal
F CO, 2ND BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV
United States Marine Corps
31 January 1947 - 06 July 1967
Parma, Ohio
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3RD MARDIV

3RD MARINES
Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Terence Joseph Kilbane

07 Apr 2008

The 20 year old from Parma was killed on July 6, 1967. Son of Joseph and Alice Kilbane, brother to Kevin and Judy, Terrence was killed by a shrapnel from a mortar in a "suicidal mission" referred to by his father.

Terrence had plans to attend law school after his duty was complete. He once wrote in a letter to his parents "This Marine will go straight to heaven because he's spent his time in hell."

Terrence is one of the proud many that have given their lives to protect our liberties. He continues to look down and protect us, the same way he did while he was on earth.

From his nephew.
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In early July 1967 the Battalion Landing Team built around 2nd Bn, 3rd Marines was ashore conducting operations between Highway 9 and Con Thien (Hill 128). On 6 July a patrol from Fox 2/3 tripped a Claymore mine, resulting in three deaths:
  • Cpl Vinson Byrd, Orrum, NC;
  • LCpl Terence J. Kilbane, Parma, OH; and
  • Pfc Terry W. Judkins, Willoughby, OH.


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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 07 Apr 2008
Last updated 04/26/2008