Proud to say that when the 9th Regiment returned to Fort Lewis - TopicsExpress



          

Proud to say that when the 9th Regiment returned to Fort Lewis from Fort Ord in 1993, Colonel Richard Gerding, Regimental Commander, spearheaded an effort to re-dedicate the Parade field in honor of MSG Travis Watkins, MOH Recipient from the Korean War. His actions occurred September, 1950, over a number of days, culminating in his death, September 3, two days short of his 30th birthday. MSG Watkins exemplified the motto, Keep Up The Fire! The plaque was installed at the rededication ceremony. Find and read his citation, you will agree that he went above and beyond. Many of you Manchus left boot prints in that grass at one time or another if you were with us at Lewis.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:46:47 +0000

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