★ Remembrances On This Day ★
"All gave some. These gave all."
May 15
9 DIC • 2 Awards
DICs May 15
Edmond Landers
Captain · Infantry · Class 5 (1963)
Captain Edmond John Landers IN 5-63 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1968 while serving with A Co, 2nd Bn, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, RVN. For action on this date he was awarded the Silver Star. He had been in country 77 Days.
Captain · Infantry · Class 5 (1963)
Captain Edmond John Landers IN 5-63 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1968 while serving with A Co, 2nd Bn, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, RVN. For action on this date he was awarded the Silver Star. He had been in country 77 Days.
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William Stirrup
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 2 (1967)
First Lieutenant William David Stirrup IN 2-67 died from a non hostile illness or injury 15 May 1968 while serving with HHC, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, RVN. Days in country not reported.
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 2 (1967)
First Lieutenant William David Stirrup IN 2-67 died from a non hostile illness or injury 15 May 1968 while serving with HHC, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, RVN. Days in country not reported.
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Robert Donovan
Second Lieutenant · Armor · Class 8 (1967)
Second Lieutenant Robert Martin Donovan AR 8-67 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1968 while serving with HHC, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor, 25th Infantry Division, RVN. He had been in country 130 Da.
Second Lieutenant · Armor · Class 8 (1967)
Second Lieutenant Robert Martin Donovan AR 8-67 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1968 while serving with HHC, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor, 25th Infantry Division, RVN. He had been in country 130 Da.
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Bruce Saunders
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 509 (1968)
Second Lieutenant Bruce Saunders IN 509-68 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1969 while serving with A Co, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 73 Days.
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 509 (1968)
Second Lieutenant Bruce Saunders IN 509-68 died from multiple fragmentation wounds 15 May 1969 while serving with A Co, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 73 Days.
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Arthur McFarland
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 1B (1968)
First Lieutenant Arthur Ray McFarland FA 18-68 died from artillery, rocket or mortar fire 15 May 1969 while serving with A Battary, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 160 Days.
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 1B (1968)
First Lieutenant Arthur Ray McFarland FA 18-68 died from artillery, rocket or mortar fire 15 May 1969 while serving with A Battary, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 160 Days.
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Albert Koon
First Lieutenant · Armor · Class 26 (1967)
First Lieutenant Albert Lewis Koon AR 26-67 died from a non hostile air loss 15 May 1969 while serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry, RVN. He had been in country 176 Days.
First Lieutenant · Armor · Class 26 (1967)
First Lieutenant Albert Lewis Koon AR 26-67 died from a non hostile air loss 15 May 1969 while serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry, RVN. He had been in country 176 Days.
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David Meade
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 16 (1969)
Second Lieutenant David Ernest Meade IN 16-69 died from an other explosive device 15 May 1970 while serving with D Co, 1st Bn, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Abn Bde, RVN. Days in country not reported.
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 16 (1969)
Second Lieutenant David Ernest Meade IN 16-69 died from an other explosive device 15 May 1970 while serving with D Co, 1st Bn, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Abn Bde, RVN. Days in country not reported.
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Peter Kellogg
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 4 (1969)
Second Lieutenant Peter Patrick Kellogg IN 4-69 died from an air loss 15 May 1970 while serving with 184th Aviation Company, 210th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, RVN. He had been in country 58 Days
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 4 (1969)
Second Lieutenant Peter Patrick Kellogg IN 4-69 died from an air loss 15 May 1970 while serving with 184th Aviation Company, 210th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, RVN. He had been in country 58 Days
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Rodney Strobridge
Major · Field Artillery · Class 1 (1967)
Died from multiple fragmentation wounds 1 February 1968 while serving with, A C0, 3rd Bn, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, RVN. For action on this date he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He had b country 166 Days.
Major · Field Artillery · Class 1 (1967)
Died from multiple fragmentation wounds 1 February 1968 while serving with, A C0, 3rd Bn, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, RVN. For action on this date he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He had b country 166 Days.
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Awards May 15
★ MEDAL OF HONOR ★
Charles Kettles
Major · Armor (1953)
Major Charles S Kettles AR x-53 was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 15 May 1967 while serving with the 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion. Americal Division.He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2017.
Major · Armor (1953)
Major Charles S Kettles AR x-53 was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 15 May 1967 while serving with the 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion. Americal Division.He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2017.
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✦ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS ✦
Leon Wessel
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 9 (1966)
Second Lieutenant Leon Mack Wessel, Jr FA 9-66 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 15 May 1967 while serving with HHB, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2024.
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 9 (1966)
Second Lieutenant Leon Mack Wessel, Jr FA 9-66 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 15 May 1967 while serving with HHB, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Data sourced from Army OCS Graduate records and official military archives.