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John Call - Class Of 1966 VIEW PROFILE

John Call

JOHN GRANVILLE CALL
Marine Corps - LCPL - E3
Age:    19
Race:    Caucasian
Sex:    Male
Date of Birth    Sep 26, 1947
From:    COLUMBUS, GA
Religion:    PROTESTANT
Marital Status:    Single
 


LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Regular

Length of service 1 years
Casualty was on Sep 6, 1967
In QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
 
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05/30/13 08:19 PM #1    

Linda Blair (Lawrence) (1964)

John and I lived in the same subdivision way before either of us went to Baker.  His mom passed away when he was young and he helped his father with his younger brother and sister.  He was not out playing after school like the rest of us.  John  gave his childhood to his family and he gave his adult life to his country.  Thank you John.

Linda Blair Lawrence


06/03/13 05:52 PM #2    

Gary Bender (1965)

John was a good friend that, as Linda said didn't have an opportunity to enjoy childhood the way that most of us did.  He knew everyone in the subdivision although he didn't have time to develop in-depth relationships with anyone. Still, he befriended Alfred Thorman, Billy and Edwin West, Dennis Patterson and me.  The last time that I saw John was when he visited my parents to show off his Marine uniform.  I just happened to be there visiting them at the time.  John was extremely proud of his successful completion of boot camp.  He was eager to get to VietNam so that he could "fix everything" for his country.  Little did we know that none of us would ever see John again.  I can say without equivocation that John was one of the good guys.  I wish that he could have lived a long life and experienced more happiness. 

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal John Granville Call (MCSN: 2308135), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader with the Second Platoon, with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 4 September 1967 during Operation SWIFT near Que Son, the platoon was taken under fire by North Vietnamese Army forces firing from entrenched positions. Undaunted by the heavy volume of fire, Lance Corporal Call ran forward firing his rifle and throwing grenades. He personally destroyed at least three bunkers, cleared many foxholes and routed the entrenched enemy forces. On 6 September 1967, elements of his platoon were fighting defensively from a bomb crater and several members of his platoon were wounded. The platoon was ordered to withdraw to a trenchline. He took charge, pulled back, and set up a base of fire to cover the other Marines as they moved the wounded and their equipment to a more secure area. After the other members of his squad had safely withdrawn, he himself started to pull back when he was mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. Through his daring initiative and valiant fighting spirit he undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded Marines and prevented confiscation and subsequent use of the equipment by the enemy. By his courage, inspiring leadership, and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Call reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

RIP John


06/03/13 06:26 PM #3    

Steve Thomas (1967)

I did not know John but, I remember his face from Baker. Linda and Gary, I appreciate both of your touching memories of John . I don't think you need to know someone to feel.


06/05/13 06:21 PM #4    

Edwin A Keeney (1962)

When God sent His angels to bring you home, He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why, but for now, we offer prayers of peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother

 

Ed Keeney "62"


06/06/13 12:00 PM #5    

Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)

John, Thank you for your service and sacrifice.  We are thinking of you and you will not be forgotten. 

Marlene Carr Lantzer BHS'75 


01/26/15 11:44 AM #6    

Danny Williams (1975)

RIP>DANNY WILLIAMSBHS75


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