William Prescott Arthur
Corporal
3RD PLT, F CO, 2ND BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Fitzgerald, Georgia
September 29, 1950 to June 19, 1970
WILLIAM P ARTHUR is on the Wall at Panel W9, Line 67

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 William P Arthur
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William P Arthur

CPL WILLIAM PRESCOTT ARTHUR

 
19 June 2005

Billy, It's been thirty-five years today that you died. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten by the men of Fox 2/5. You were a great Marine and a tribute to your parents, the Marine Corps, and your country.

From his squad leader.


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

The 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, lost three men on 19 Jun 1970:
  • Cpl William P. Arthur, Fitzgerald, GA, Fox Company;
  • LCpl John W. Brown, Bruce, MS, Fox Company; and
  • LCpl Patrick D. Kadow, Vancouver, WA, Hotel Company.

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