Thomas Murrin, Jr
Private First Class
I CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps New York, New York September 27, 1947 to May 26, 1968 THOMAS MURRIN Jr is on the Wall at Panel W66, Line 11 |
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REMEMBEREDby his comrades in arms fromVVA Chapter 421
Posted by a Vietnam Veteran, |
A distant relative paying his respects to a brave soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his country. I'm humbled to share a surname with somebody who has shown such valour.
Dr Richard Murrin |
I was only seven when you died, my cousin. But I remember you and have your name from the Wall in Washington.
Anthony Arndt |
A Note from The Virtual WallHeavy fighting was the norm throughout Quang Tri Province during the spring of 1968, particularly in the west around Khe Sanh and along the DMZ border to the east. During the period 22 through 28 May the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, lost 42 Marines and sailors in action, with 21 of the losses coming on a single day - 26 May. Corporal Crawford was one of three men from Mike 3/3 killed in action on that day:
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