Cpl Enrique Miramontez, 19, U.S.M.C., born in Texas May 13, 1950, was killed in action on June 18, 1969. Miramontez served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. While conducting a patrol in the Khe Sanh Valley, a large group of NVA forces ambushed his unit. As machine gun and RPG fire rained down on his company from the enemy's elevated and concealed position, Miramontez passed away when a rocket exploded right next to him. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!