Richard Peter Massine, age 20, from Kellogg, Idaho, Shoshone county.
Service era: Vietnam
Military history: 35th Infantry Regiment
Date of death: Sunday, November 20, 1966
Death details: Killed by small arms fire, Kontum Province
Cemetery: Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Source: National Archives, 35th Infantry Regiment Association
Frank Stanley Reasoner, age 27, from Shoshone County Kellogg, Idaho .
Service era: Vietnam
Schools: Kellogg High (1955)
Date of death: Monday, July 12, 1965
Death details: Medal of Honor citation: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The reconnaissance patrol led by 1st Lt. Reasoner had deeply penetrated heavily controlled enemy territory when it came under extremely heavy fire from an estimated 50 to 100 Viet Cong insurgents. Accompanying the advance party and the point that consisted of 5 men, he immediately deployed his men for an assault after the Viet Cong had opened fire from numerous concealed positions. Boldly shouting encouragement, and virtually isolated from the main body, he organized a base of fire for an assault on the enemy positions. The slashing fury of the Viet Cong machinegun and automatic weapons fire made it impossible for the main body to move forward. Repeatedly exposing himself to the devastating attack he skillfully provided covering fire, killing at least 2 Viet Cong and effectively silencing an automatic weapons position in a valiant attempt to effect evacuation of a wounded man. As casualties began to mount his radio operator was wounded and 1st Lt. Reasoner immediately moved to his side and tended his wounds. When the radio operator was hit a second time while attempting to reach a covered position, 1st Lt. Reasoner courageously running to his aid through the grazing machinegun fire fell mortally wounded. His indomitable fighting spirit, valiant leadership and unflinching devotion to duty provided the inspiration that was to enable the patrol to complete its mission without further casualties. In the face of almost certain death he gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. His actions upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.” Author
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Source: National Archives, United States Marines
Eagan L. Foster, age 22, from Idaho, Shoshone county.
Service era: World War II
Military history: 87th Mounatin Infantry, 10th Mountain Division
Date of death: Monday, April 16, 1945
Death details: Killed in action
Cemetery: Zachary Taylor National
Source: National Archives, grave marker
James Harden Houchin from Shoshone County Smelterville, Idaho .
Spouse: Margaret P. Houchin
Service era: World War II
Date of death: Thursday, October 15, 1942
Death details: On October 15, 1942, he was in a U.S. convoy of six ships that was towing barges loaded with urgently needed supplies toward Guadalcanal. The American forces on that island were in dire need of resupply. When the convoy was spotted by enemy aircraft, all but two ships withdrew from the area. The two ships that pressed on were the USS Meredith (DD-434,) a destroyer, and the USS Vireo (AM-54,) a lightly armed towing vessel. Upon receiving word that Japanese surface warships were operating in the area, both ships were forced to turn back from their mission. Because of its age and slow speed, Vireo was abandoned, and the crew taken aboard the Meredith. Within minutes, the Meredith was attacked by a large force of enemy aircraft. The destroyer sustained multiple bomb and torpedo hits and quickly sank. The survivors spent three days at sea before being rescued. The majority of the crews of both ships was killed in the incident.
Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
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Service era: World War II
Date of death: Monday, July 20, 1942
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Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency