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Cpl. Stephen E. Austin
"Charlie" Co., 3rd plt., 1st Bn 27th Marines |
Stephen was
KIA 6/8/68 on [Operation Allen Brook] at [Go Noi Island] in the Quang Nam Province, RVN
Semper Fi...
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"Corporal
Austin, disregarding his own safety, then stepped into the open from
the house and advanced to the bunker in full view and under full
fire of the enemy in an attempt to get close enough to throw a
grenade into the bunker. He was wounded repeatedly by enemy fire but
continued to advance on the bunker, as he was falling to the ground,
he was able to throw his grenade up to the bunker slit to silence
the enemy and assure a safe withdrawal of his squad and his platoon.
A combination of rifle fire and the explosion of his own grenade
resulted in Stephens death." [display
case]
[Roll of Honor]
[Photos of Steve]
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