William Marshall PriceFirst LieutenantVMA(AW)-533, MAG-15, 1ST MAW United States Marine Corps 24 August 1945 - 04 March 1975 Kewanee, Illinois Panel 01W Line 082 |
 
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The database page for William Marshall Price
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Following the 1972 Spring Offensive by the North Vietnamese, the United States began a concerted bombing campaign against North Vietnam and the NVA-occupied areas of Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam. On October 12, 1972, Captain John R. Peacock, pilot, and 1Lt William M. Price, bombardier-navigator, were assigned a combat mission over North Vietnam. Their last known location was about 15 miles west of Dong Hoi in Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam. When the aircraft failed to return to base, the two were listed as Missing in Action. Peacock and Price were not acknowledged as POWs by the North Vietnamese, and they were not released with the American POWs in the spring of 1973. A presumptive finding of "Died while Missing" eventually was issued for both men. Their remains have not been repatriated (Dec 2001).
Hal and Maddy Laffin |
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Although I didn't know Lt. Price, I wear his MIA bracelet.
F. Martinez |
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You learn the REAL meaning of being AMERICAN
Daniel V. Mackey |
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I knew his dad; he was very proud of his son.
Bill Miranda |
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I proudly wear his MIA Bracelet. He is home in the hearts of many Americans.
Luke |
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I knew Marshall when we served together at Cherry Point for a short while before I left for WestPac where I served as a Bombardier-Navigator with VMA(AW)-533 at the Rose Garden. I rotated back to the world before Marshall arrived at the Rose Garden.
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I also wear a MIA bracelet for 1stLt William Price. Although I was only 5 when he went missing, I feel the need to keep the past alive so that it doesn't get "lost" in all the craziness of today. With time marching on yesterday needs a new voice to carry the torch and I need to be there. To 1stLt Price, Captain Peacock, and all the vets - I thank you.
S. Souchik |
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Lt. W. M Price (Marshall to his family) was my cousin. His father was a bombardier in Lancaster bombers with the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. In 1974 I enlisted in the Canadian Navy to honour Marshall's memory. I served for 21 years and retired as a Lieutenant (Navy) with the Special Investigations Unit (the Canadian equivalent of the NCIS). I considered it a tribute to Marshall to have served my country just as he did.
At the going down of the sun
Richard Clarke |
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I knew Lieutenant W. M. Price and Captain Peacock at the "Rose Garden" 1972-73. Besides being a pilot, Lt Price was my officer in charge of the metal shop until we lost him. I was a new staff sergeant in the shop and worked for him. I can still see his smiling face. He was always hanging around talking to us and helping where ever he could. He was very approachable and liked to joke with the men. Sometimes Captain Peacock would join in on the fun. We were all young! I can only tell you that it was a painful loss for all of us. Both of these officers we good men, may God keep them. I know they are in heaven for they were flying an A-6.
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A Note from The Virtual WallAs noted above, 1stLt John R. Peacock and 1stLt William M. Price departed Nam Phong Air Base, Thailand, (aka the Rose Garden) in A-6A BuNo 155700 on a night low-level armed reconnaissance mission over southern North Vietnam. When they did not return both men were classed as missing in action and remained in that status until the Secretary of the Navy approved Presumptive Findings of Death - Price on 04 Mar 1975 and Peacock on 25 Feb 1976. Their remains have not been repatriated. |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 21 Dec 2001
Last updated 08/10/2009