MEDAL OF HONOR Rodney Maxwell David Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division Place and date: Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, 6 September 1967 Entered service at: Macon, Georgia Born: 7 April 1942, Macon,…
Battle of Hue City, 1968
Brothers in Arms
1st Battalion, 5th Marines — Vietnam War Veterans
Our Mission
Honor Our Brothers
Preserve the memory and honor the sacrifice of those who served with 1/5 in Vietnam, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Support Each Other
Provide fellowship, assistance, and support to our members and their families through our enduring brotherhood.
Share Our History
Document and share the history of 1/5's service in Vietnam so future generations understand our story and sacrifice.
Our Vietnam Timeline
Key operations and battles from 1966–1970
1966
Deployment to Vietnam
1966
Operation Hastings
1967
Que Son Valley
1968
Tet Offensive
1968
Battle of Hue City
1969
Operation Oklahoma Hills
1970
Operation Imperial Lake
1971
Return to Camp Pendleton
In Memory
"All gave some. Some gave all."
| Name / Rank | Date KIA | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| 2/Lt Joe E. Allen | May 24, 1968 | |
| Sgt Ernest B. Amador | Aug 10, 1966 | San Antonio, TX |
| LCpl Stanford Kim Archer | May 18, 1967 | Melrose, MT |
Brothers' Stories
First-hand accounts from those who were there
Rodney Maxwell David
Upcoming Events
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79th 1st Marine Division Association Reunion
August 24, 2026
DoubleTree San Diego Bayside California
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