In Memory OfLCpl Erasmo Palos

LCpl Erasmo Palos, 22, U.S.M.C., born January 8, 1946, was killed in action on March 31, 1968. Palos was an Anti-Tank Assaultman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment in Vietnam. While guarding a bridge critical to transporting U.S. troops and supplies, Viet Cong sappers launched an assault. During the battle, the bridge was heavily damaged when several VC were able to plant demolition charges on the piers. Palos and five of his fellow Marines lost their lives in the attack. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!