PFC. WILLIAM MEDFORD PANGLE
Born on Sept. 22, 1948
From HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
Casualty was on Apr. 23, 1968
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
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Pfc. William Pangle served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Mike Company. He was Killed In Action during Operation HOUSTON. Pfc. Pangle's name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor. Semper fi, Brother Marine. We will never forget.
A Fine Marine
I served with "Medivac Mike" from Dec. 1967 to Jan. 1969. I was an 0331 gunner the entire time. The two names I remember very well are, William Medford Pangle, born, 9-22-1948, died in Nam at the age of 19. He was a member of my gun team. The same night he was killed my other team member, William (Bill) Svoboda was wounded and evaced. Bill Svoboda and I got together for another six months, then he was sent home for family matters. I hope he's well. William Pangle was a fine Marine, and died with dignity. He's one of the names I won't forget.
Sgt T. A. Perry
SEMPER FI
3/5 Wall graphic by Vic Vilionis, 7th Marines
