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PFC Bruce Burton Backeberg

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Birth	:	2 Dec 1946 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 1966 Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial	:	Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6563988, -112.0361023
Plot	:	Veterans 142
Inscription	:	Bruce B Backeberg 1946 -1966
Description	:	PFC Backeberg #2100837 MOS: 0311 Rifleman. Arriving in Vietnam Bruce was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. While participating in Operation Prairie Delta Company engaged hostile forces 4 kilometers east northeast of Con Thien. Delta Company lost 5 Marines during the fighting. Bruce died as a result of a gunshot to the chest from hostile rifle fire. Tour of duty unknown. Survived y his parents; Lloyd D and Rose M Backeberg of 14 S Davis, Helena, MT. Posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal. The President of the United States takes... Read More	PFC Backeberg #2100837 MOS: 0311 Rifleman. Arriving in Vietnam Bruce was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. While participating in Operation Prairie Delta Company engaged hostile forces 4 kilometers east northeast of Con Thien. Delta Company lost 5 Marines during the fighting. Bruce died as a result of a gunshot to the chest from hostile rifle fire. Tour of duty unknown. Survived y his parents; Lloyd D and Rose M Backeberg of 14 S Davis, Helena, MT. Posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Bruce B. Backeberg (2100837), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company D, First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 19 September 1966. During a search and clear mission of a village complex which was known to contain hostile forces, Private First Class Backeberg, while serving as the point for the company, discovered an enemy ambush. Immediately and without regard for his own safety, he rushed forward and engaged the first of the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. His instantaneous appraisal of the situation and immediate action pinpointed the enemy force and allowed the company to deliver effective artillery and air strikes on the enemy position. Later the same day, still serving as the company point, Private First Class Backeberg again discovered an enemy ambush. In the ensuing exchange of fire, he was felled, mortally wounded, by enemy rifle fire. His heroic actions in the early identification and attack on the enemy ambushes was directly responsible for the success of the company's mission and saving the lives of many of his fellow Marines. Private First Class Backeberg's inspiring initiative, courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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Where is PFC Bruce Burton Backeberg's memorial?
PFC Bruce Burton Backeberg's memorial is located at: Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
When did PFC Bruce Burton Backeberg death?
PFC Bruce Burton Backeberg death on 19 Sep 1966 in Quảng Trị, Vietnam
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Latitude: 46.6563988
Longitude: -112.0361023

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Parent

Lloyd Douglas Backeberg

(1918 - 1991)

Rose Mamie Williams Backeberg

(1920 - 1993)

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