SGT Robert C Powell USMC - KIA on May 3 1967

SGT Robert C Powell USMC - KIA on May 3 1967

SGT Robert C Powell USMC

In Memory of SGT Robert C Powell USMC. Robert Clyde Powell was born in Dallas, TX on June 13, 1945 and served with E CO, 2ND BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF in Vietnam. On May 3 1967 Robert was killed in action during the “Hill Fights” or “First Ambush at Khe Sanh”, these battles took place between April 24 and June 7, 1967. The battle between the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN or NVA) and United States Marines took place in the I Corps Tactical Zone, near the village of Khe Sanh. The fights were for Hill 881 North, Hill 881 South, and Hill 861.

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Robert’s photograph and story was sent to us by his brother Mike Powell

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