Memorial to the
Fallen Brothers of
Echo Company

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These first 8 men listed are of the lost squad of Ap Binh Son.
Come read their story as remembered by Jack Bradley.
Click on their names for a brief bio.


09/05/67
Bravie Soto
Somerton, AZ

09/05/67
Edwin P Prentice
Binghampton, NY

09/05/67
William T McDaniel
Springfield, IL

09/05/67
Kenneth J Krause
Camas, WA

09/05/67
Arnold Benson Jr.
Chester, PA

09/05/67
Elmer D Byrd
Oklahoma City, OK

09/05/67
Willie L Jones Jr
Norristown, PA

09/05/67
William R Brennan
Patchogue, NY

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this is not a complete list
Click on our fallen brothers' names for a brief bio


10/10/67
Rory A. Madden
Kingston, OK

11/21/67
Jerry D. McDonald
Salem, OR

11/21/67
Robert Ochoa
Corpus Christi, TX

11/21/67
Fred R. Dode
Chicago, IL

11/21/67
Jesus D. Rivera-Melendez
Bayamon, PR

11/24/67
James E. O'Neal
Millington, TN

11/24/67
William C. Smith
Bessemer, AL

11/24/67
Ramon H. Torres
Aransas Pass, TX

5/5/68
Garry R. Chapman
Muskogee, OK

5/11/68
Michael B. Turner
La Crosse, WI

6/3/68
William L. Jarboe
Indianapolis, IN

6/3/68
David C. Williams
Bluff City, TN

6/3/68
Wayne R. Hawkins
Pittsburgh, PA

6/3/68
Bill D. Poff
Auxvasse, MO

6/3/68
Frank J. Nestich
Akron, OH

6/3/68
Clark D. Stickler
Orland, CA

6/3/68
James E. Byrd Jr.
Oliver Springs, TN

7/15/68
Gerald J. LaFleur
Aurora, IL

7/15/68
Robert J. Zenick
Glendale, CA

8/4/68
James A. Huff
Viola, AR

8/4/68
Thomas A. Warren
Albion, PA

9/10/68
Bernie Rosales Jr
Ithaca, MI

10/11/68
Dennis C. Jerdet
Austin, MN

1/28/69
Michael P. Biedron
Cedar lake, IN

2/13/69
LTC Donald B. Schroeder
Clearmont, WY
2/39th Battalion Commander

3/17/69
Joseph W. Hudson
Louisville, MS
Former Echo Co. Commander

5/25/69
Gregory J. Olsen
Franklin, WI
Non-Combat

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6/3/68
Clifford Stapleton
Newark, OH

Clifford was a medic assigned to HHC
and was flown in during the heat of the battle.
He died while helping the wounded of Echo Co.
For this reason we want to honor and
remember him as if he were one of us.

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All KIA backgrounds are compliments of "Polecat" (aka Jim Schueckler)
A "Yellow Hat" National Park Service Volunteer at The Wall
Thanks Jim!

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