Final Mission of PFC John M. Filippelli
Posted on 7/15/17 - by wkillian@smjuhsd.org
On November 4, 1968, D Troop, the Air Cavalry troop of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, encountered difficulty at 1835 hours when it landed its Aerorifles Platoon to check out a suspected enemy position one mile west of the Route 1 village of Bau Dieu in Hau Nghia Province, RVN. As the helicopters touched down, they came under heavy small arms fire which resulted in four cavalrymen killed. They included aero-riflemen PFC John M. Filippelli and SP4 Barney J. White, helicopter door gunner SP4 Gregory L. Phillips, and combat engineer SP4 Richard A. Setter. Another 12 were wounded. Two UH-1D helicopters were shot down and destroyed, and two others were damaged. Enemy losses in the fierce fight could not be determined. Filippelli was posthumously promoted to corporal. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division Operational Report-Lessons learned for the periods 1 November 1968 to 31 January 1969”]
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Jun 14, 2008
Carl Burgess
Fellow, Vietnam Vet.
Thank You, For Your Service. You, are not forgotten. May, God Bless You.
Nov 3, 2006
Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you, Cpl., Filippelli, for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well, brave soldier for you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Thursday, November 04, 2004
David York
In remembrance of your birthday. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for such an unthankful nation. I am sorry that you like many before and after are not celebrated as much as you should be, HEROES to everyone. Unknown to me, but never forgotten. Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace
Friday, June 14, 2002
We Remember
John is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno,CA
NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER
It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die
Posted by: Chris Spencer
Email: cws71354@bellsouth.net
Relationship: fellow veteran,USMC 1972-76
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
John, a big guy with a big heart
I went to high school with John. He was a gentle giant of a man, he will be missed
Posted by: Dale H Borman
Relationship: We were high school classmates
Wednesday, August 14, 2000
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