Sanchez, Wilberto Cabrera, SSG

Final Mission of SSGT Wilberto C. Sanchez
Posted on 7/4/17 - by wkillian@smjuhsd.org
 
On July 21, 1966, Companies A and B and the Recon Platoon of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, departed Cu Chi Base Camp for a search and destroy operation in the western end of the Filhol Rubber Plantation in Binh Duong Province, RVN. Several preselected objective areas were searched. At 1600 hours Company B became engaged in a fire fight. During the course of the fight, one of the M113A armored personnel carriers (APC) moved to attack from the right flank when a command-detonated mine was exploded. There were several cases of TNT and C4 explosives inside the carrier. When the mine detonated, it set off the explosives. The only thing left of the APC was the floorboard and the driver’s steering sticks. There were seven Bobcats in the APC at the time of the explosion. Most of their body parts were located and recovered from around the area. Some were not found. By 1700 hours Company A had closed with Company B and the units moved out of the area at 1800 hours heading for their base camp. It was noted in a medical evaluation report that there was difficulty identifying the remains of the seven men, who were mutilated when their track exploded. It suggested a careful search for remains should be made if tactically possible. After further searching, the positive identification of all remains was achieved. The seven lost Bobcats included SP4 David L. Berry, PFC James X. Gilch, SP4 Richard D. Gill Jr., PFC Samuel G. Harris, SP4 Leo E. Hinterlong, SSGT Wilberto C. Sanchez, and SP4 Larry Van Clief. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and bobcat.ws]
 
 
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 7/21/13 - by Curt Carter
Dear SSGT Wilberto Cabrera Sanchez, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter


Garnet  Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice ~

It is an Honor to pay tribute to SSgt Wilberto Cabrera Sanchez, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967.....'OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY, CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES' ~ President Harry S. Truman ~
Dec 29, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, this is part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. I am a senior at Gridley High School. Gridley is a small town located in central Illinois. There are 30 students in my class. Thank you for your time.

You are very appreciated for the bravery you dedicated to this great nation. You risked your life to defend our country and for that you deserve all the recognition in the world! You will never be forgotten.

Thanks again T.J

Posted by: T.J. Collins
Email: collins_tj_3@hotmail.com

Thursday, April 29, 2004

 

Posted by: Mercedes Marine

Relationship: Fellow Marine from Mercedes
Monday, July 21, 2003

 

“And God said who shall we send. I answered I am here, send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Et Lux Perpetua Luceat Eis
Requiescant in Pace

Posted by: Dave Avery
Relationship: Other:
Monday, July 21, 2003