USMC, 1st Radio Battalion, Vietnam Veterans
Tributes

Fallen Comrades.

These Marines are members of the 1st Radio Battalion who died from enemy action during the Vietnam war. These pages are dedicated to their memories. Also see our Memorial page.

JAMES WESTLEY AYERS was born on October 31, 1934 and joined the Armed Forces while in MONCKS CORNER, SC.  He served as a 2502 in the Marine Corps. In 10 years of service, he attained the rank of CAPT/O3.  On May 26, 1967, at the age of 32, Jim perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tin.  You can find Jim honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 20E, Row 110.  Additional tribute.

STEPHEN LEE TRAUGHBER was born on April 17, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in NEW ALBANY, IN. He served as a 2575 in the Marine Corps. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4. On September 10, 1967, at the age of 21, Steve perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri. You can find Steve honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 26E, Row 52.

LARRY ALLAN JONES was born on July 28, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in THOUSAND OAKS, CA.  He served as a 2571 in the Marine Corps. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of LCPL/E3.  On April 24, 1968, at the age of 19, Larry perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Tri.  You can find Larry honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 51E, Row 47.

WALTER JAMES DANCER was born on April 24, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.  He served as a 3300 in the Marine Corps. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.  On May 3, 1968, at the age of 22, Walt perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Walt honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 54E, Row 24.

WILLIAM IVAN INMAN was born on January 22, 1944 and joined the Armed Forces while in CHARDON, OH.  He served as a 3300 in the Marine Corps. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.  On May 3, 1968, at the age of 22, Bill perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Bill honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 54E, Row 25.

PAUL JAY KINGERY was born on April 24, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in CHARDON, OH.  He served as a 2571 in the Marine Corps. In 4 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.  On May 13, 1968, at the age of 22, Paul perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Paul honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 59E, Row 25.

EDWARD REYNOLD STORM was born on January 8, 1930 and joined the Armed Forces while in PORTLAND, OR. He served as a 2578 in the Marine Corps.  In 20 years of service, he attained the rank of MGYS/E9. On December 28, 1969, at the age of 39, Ed perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Ed honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 15W, Row 105.

LARRY WADE DUKE was born on January 31, 1948 and joined the Armed Forces while in SUMMERVILLE, GA.  He served as a 2571 in the Marine Corps. In 3 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.  On March 10, 1970, at the age of 22, Larry perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Larry honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 13W, Row 103.  Additional tribute.

ROBERT HRISOULIS was born on November 27, 1950 and joined the Armed Forces while in DETROIT, MI.  He served as a 2571 in the Marine Corps. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5.  On January 21, 1971, at the age of 20, "Greek" perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.  You can find Bob honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 5W, Row 58.  Additional tribute.