LCpl Daubert was part of Company M, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
Tragedy struck when a Seawolf gunship experienced a catastrophic failure, "disintegrating in mid-air."
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Raymond Gregory served with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 7th Air Force. A Patriot to the End!
The distinctive black smoke from the rounds identified it as NVA fire, and the enemy spotter was precise, as the shells landed on and around the Marines from the very first shot.
Absolutely, every loss is a tragedy, regardless of the circumstances. Each service member's sacrifice deserves recognition and remembrance.
1st Lt. James C. Du Pont served with 1st Platoon, Co. C, 1st Bn., 5th Cav. Reg., 3rd Bde., 1st Cav. Div., U.S. Army Vietnam.
