In this section are stories of individual tankers and other Marines that served with the various tank platoons.  These stories have been placed on the site unedited in content.  It is imperative that if our history is to be recorded it must come from those that know the truth as they remember it. 

 

If you have a story related to Marine Corps tanks that you would like to submit we ask that you contact the web master at: Personal Stories

 

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They by not be reproduced in any part without the written permission.

 

           

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Attention to all who served in Vietnam:  If you would like to submit a story relating to your experiences involving Marine Corps tanks we would like to hear from you.  We are looking for Marines of all MOS', Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civilians. Send us an email. Click Here!

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The V.C. Tax Collector 16 August 1967 Richard Carey Former Corporal of Marines 3rd MarDiv., 3rd Tank Bn. H&S and Bravo Companies MOS: 2141/1811/0161 1967/1968

USMC Corporal John F. Wear * John Wear Former Sergeant of Marines 3rd MarDiv., 3rd Tank Bn. Alpha & Charlie Companies MOS: 1811 1968/1969

Seige of ConThien * James Coan Former Captain of Marines 3rdMarDiv., 3rd Tank Bn. Alpha Company MOS: 1802 1967/1968

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Thirteen Months and a Wake Up	How I Ended Up in Vietnam	Heads, You Win, Tails...
Peter Rich Former 1st Lt. of Marines 3rd MarDiv., 3rd Tank Bn. Bravo Company MOS: 1802 1968 / 1969	Richard (Ric) Langley Former Corporal of Marines  3rd MarDiv., 3rd Tank Bn. 1st Plt. “C” Co. and 4th Plt “A” Co. MOS: 1811 1966 /1967	Robert Peavey Former Sergeant of Marines 3rd MarDiv. 5th Tks, B Co., 3rd Tks, C Co. MOS: 1811 1968 / 1969