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17 of the Greatest Men God Put on Earth Marines Remembered
Sgt Jimmie Howard recalls leading a platoon on Hill 488 near Chu Lai South Viet Nam during a Viet Cong attack. He describes defensive actions and artillery air support while recounting near- constant danger and his unit's last stand. He quotes a fierce engagement ending with praise for his 17 Marines.
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Jimmie Howard
San Diego
Calif
Hill
South Viet Nam
Howard
George Esper
Chu Lai
Hill 488