The Ultimate Sacrifice
Cold War
Glenn Curtis “Sea Cow” Acker
Glenn Curtis “Sea Cow” Acker Age: 31Branch: USNRank(s): SN, BM1Unit(s): ST-1, NSWU-1Station: US Naval Facility Subic Bay, Philippines Fallen on: 05 Sep 1987Location: Subic Bay, Philippines Era: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Pasadena,...
Robert Leslie Allard
Robert Leslie Allard Age: 21Branch: USNRank(s): RM3, RM2Unit: UDT11Station: California Fallen on: 05 Sep 1987Location: San Clemente IslandEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Details:RM2 Allard died in a diving accident when he was...
Scott William “Doc” Barber
Scott William “Doc” Barber Age: 49 Branch: USN Rank(s): QMSN, QM2, HM2 Unit: UDT21 Station: Fallen on: 04 May 2008 Location: California Era: Cold War Campaign: Lebanon, Grenada Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle Medal,...
Slator Clay Blackiston, III
Slator Clay Blackiston, III Age: 38Branch: USNRank(s): SA, QM3, LTUnit(s): UDT21, ST2, NPS Monterey, CA, COMNAVSPECWARGRU2, French Naval Station FrejusStation: San Rafael, France Fallen on: 12 Apr 1984Location: Toulon, FranceEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals...
Timothy Michael Bollibon
Timothy Michael Bollibon Age: 23 Branch: USN Rank: EM3 Unit: ST8 Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 05 Jun 1991 Location: USS Austin (LPD4) while in Incerlink, Turkey Era: Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Expert Rifle Medal,...
Richard David Bond
Richard David Bond Age: 23Branch: USNRank: QM3Unit: UDT11Station: U.S.S. Grayback Fallen on: 16 Jan 1982Location: Subic Bay, PhilippinesEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Norfolk, VA Details:QM3 Bond drowned on the USS Grayback...
Ross Malcolm Brown
Ross Malcolm Brown Age: 32 Branch: USN Rank(s): BMSA, BMC Unit(s): UDT21, NSWU-4, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads Station: Roosevelt Roads, PR Fallen on: 14 May 1992 Location: Luquillo, Puerto Rico Era: Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Persian Gulf Medals &...
Thomas Lee Brown II
Thomas Lee Brown II Age: 60 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, CDR, RADM Unit(s): ST5, NSWU1, ST1, SOLIC, ST8, NSWU4, NSWG1, OPNAV, SOCSOUTH Station: Fallen on: 24 Feb 2021 Location: Era(s): Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Defense Superior...
Kenneth John Butcher
Kenneth John Butcher Age: 26Branch: USNRank(s): FA, MM2, MM1Unit(s): UDT11, ST1, NSWDGStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983Location: Pt Salinas, GrenadaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Operation Urgent Fury Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Navy Unit Commendation...
Joseph Howard Camp
Joseph Howard Camp Age: 37 Branch: Contractor Rank(s): RM3, RMC Unit(s): ST2, CIA Station: Nicaragua Fallen on: 1978 Location: Nicaragua Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with 'V' device for valor and gold star, Purple Heart, Combat...
Joseph M. Casco
Joseph M. Casco Age: 27Branch: USNRank(s): RMSN, RM2Unit: UDT12Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 19 Dec 1975Location: San Diego, CAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: San Jose, CA Details:RM2 Casco was executing a practice jump with 40...
Steven Charles Casey
Steven Charles Casey Age: approximately 55 Branch: USN Rank(s): EMFN, EMC Unit: UDT11 Station: Fallen on: 26 Aug 2013 Location: Philippines Era(s): Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Expert...
Rodney Gilbert Choi
Rodney Gilbert Choi Age: 34Branch: USNRank(s): RMSN, EN1Unit(s): ST1, NSWDGStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 20 Feb 1981Location: Portsmouth, VAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Wahiawa, HI Details:EN1 Choi was shot by a teammate’s...
Mark Phillip Crampton
Mark Phillip Crampton Age: 62 Branch: USN Rank(s): HTFN, BMCM Unit(s): CNSWC, ST3, CNSWG1, ST7, ST1, NSWC (CMC) Station: Fallen on: 14 Apr 2022 Location: San Diego, CA Era(s): Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal...
Richard “Harpo” William Doheny Jr
Richard "Harpo" William Doheny Jr Age: 23Branch: USNRank(s): SA, HT3Unit(s): ST2, NSWG2 (Chuting Stars)Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 16 Sep 1980Location: Lakehurst, NJEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Camp Hill, PA...
Dennis Arnold Drady
Dennis Arnold Drady Age: 42 Branch: USN Rank(s): SK1, SKCM Unit(s): UDT22, ST2 Station: Fallen on: 07 Dec 1986 Location: Portsmouth, VA Era(s): Vietnam, Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Bronze Star with "V" device for valor, 3 Purple Hearts,...
David “Diamond” Scott Field
David “Diamond” Scott Field Age: 50 Branch: USN Rank(s): FN, FN2, ENC Unit(s): ST5, NSWDG Station: Fallen on: 13 Jun 2018 Location: Norfolk, VA Era(s): Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy...
Bradly Carlton Foster
Bradly Carlton Foster Age: 42 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, LT Unit(s): ST2, NSWDG Station: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 10 May 2002 Location: Suffolk, VA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement...
Arthur Albert Fusco
Arthur Albert Fusco Age: 23Branch: USNRank: QMSNUnit: ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 12 Dec 1984Location: HondurasEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Rifle Ribbon, Expert Pistol Ribbon....
Foster Allen Green
Foster Allen Green Age: 45 Branch: USN Rank(s): GMGSA, GMCM Unit(s): ST1, NSWDG Station: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 04 Jun 2000 Location: Hot Springs, SD Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle Medal,...
Richard Allen Greer
Richard Allen Greer Age: 22 Branch: USN Rank(s): HTFN, HT3 Unit: ST2 Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 03 May 1980 Location: Suffolk, VA Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal Hometown: High Ridge, MO...
Todd Allan Hahka
Todd Allan Hahka Age: 21 Branch: USN Rank(s): GMGSN, GMG3 Unit: ST1 Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 08 Jun 1985 Location: Niland, CA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Details: Todd Hahka died in a Jeep roll-over at...
John Francis Hall
John Francis Hall Age: 38Branch: USNRRank(s): BT3, BT1, BTCUnit: ST2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 05 Nov 1987Location: King George, VAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with 'V' device for Valor, Navy and Marine Corps...
Mark Ewen Harris
Mark Ewen Harris Age: 22Branch: USNRank: HTFNUnit: UDT11Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 04 Nov 1980Location: San Diego, CAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal. Hometown: Memphis, TN Details:HTFN Harris...
Earl Glenn “Bud” Hayes Jr
Earl Glenn “Bud” Hayes Jr Age: 23Branch: USNRank(s): OSSN, OS2Unit(s): ST2, NSWDGStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 13 Feb 1984Location: Norfolk VAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Bloomington, IL Details:Earl Hayes died in a plane crash,...
Daniel Wayne Hersh
Daniel Wayne Hersh Age: 54 Branch: USN Rank(s): QMSN, QMCS Unit(s): UDT21, ST4 Station: Fallen on: 19 Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w2 /bronze stars, Expert Rifle...
Kirk Lee Hill
Kirk Lee Hill Age: 46 Branch: USN Rank(s): HM3. HMC Unit(s): ST5, CNSWDG, BUPERS Station: Fallen on: 20 Jul 2011 Location: Byron, IL Era(s): Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol...
Gary Francis Hersey
Gary Francis Hersey Age: 25Branch: USNRank(s): SA, MR2Unit(s): UDT21, UDT12, DEVGRUStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 01 Apr 1983Location: Marana, AZEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon,...
Timothy Aloysius Holden
Timothy Aloysius Holden Age: 64 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, CAPT Unit(s): ST1, ST2 (XO), CNSWG1 (CO), OPNAV Station: Bethesda, MD Fallen on: 28 Aug 2015 Location: Bethesda, MD Era(s): Vietnam, Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Defense...
Andrew Murphy “Drew” Holzhalb
Andrew Murphy “Drew” Holzhalb Age: 30 Branch: USN Rank(s): HTFN, HT2, SO2 Unit(s): SDVT2, ST10 (plank owner) Station: Fallen on: 29 Aug 2002 Location: Poquoson, VA Era(s): Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Monroe, LA Details: Drew Holzhalb died...
Richard Michael Horn
Richard Michael Horn Age: 26Branch: USNRank: EN2Unit(s): UDT21, DEVGRUStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 12 May 1986Location: Dam Neck, VAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Rogue River, OR Details:EN2 Horn was killed during kill house...
John Mike James
John Mike James Age: 19Branch: USNRank: SNUnit(s): UDT12, NSWU1Station: U.S. Pacific Command Fallen on: 29 Apr 1977Location: PacificEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Denver, CO Details:SN James drowned during Mk 6 dive in PACOM.
Elbert Sydney Johnson Jr
Elbert Sydney Johnson Jr Age: 40 Branch: USN Rank(s): HM2, HMCM Unit(s): UDT11 (Det Hotel), ST1, NSCT, NSWDG Station: Oceana, VA Fallen on: 20 Nov 1984 Location: Alexandria, VA Era(s): Vietnam, Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with "V"...
Edgar Joseph Jones
Edgar Joseph Jones Age: 55 Branch: USN Rank(s): BM1, BMC, CDR Unit(s): ST1, BUD/S, UDT12 Station: San Diego, CA Fallen on: 13 Apr 1991 Location: Balboa Naval Hospital Era(s): Vietnam, Cold War Campaign: Vietnam, Grenada Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal...
René Argyrios Karoussos
René Argyrios Karoussos Age: 45 Branch: USN Rank(s): RMSA, RM2 Unit: UDT12 Station: Fallen on: 05 Jul 2005 Location: Freeport, Grand Bahamas Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Montebello, CA Details: Rene Karoussos died when his 31 ft...
Paul Patrick Kelly, Sr
Paul Patrick Kelly, Sr Age: 22Branch: USNRank(s): FN, HT3Unit(s): ST2, NSWG2 (Chuting Stars)Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 16 Sep 1980Location: Lakehurst, NJEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Medal,...
Charles Robert “Bob” Kershner II
Charles Robert “Bob” Kershner II Age: 48 Branch: USN Rank(s): GMTSA, GMG2 Unit(s): UDT11, ST5, NSCT Station: Fallen on: 26 Mar 2010 Location: White Plains, MD Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Doylestown, PA Details: Charles Kershner died...
Devereaux Chester “Bull” Knox
Devereaux Chester “Bull” Knox Age: 72Branch: USNRank(s): MM3, MMCMUnit(s): UDT21, ST2Station: Fallen on: 20 May 2010Location: Newport News, VAEra: Vietnam, Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for Valor, Navy and Marine Corps...
William John Kuhne
William John Kuhne Age: 61 Branch: USN Rank(s): GM2, GMGC Unit: ST5 Station: Fallen on: 03 July 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/bronze star, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol...
John Michael Lancaster
John Michael Lancaster Age: 25 Branch: USN Rank(s): MM3, MM2 Unit: SDVT2 Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 02 Aug 1988 Location: Norfolk, VA Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Jacksonville, NC Details: MM2 Lancaster drown in a...
Daniel Philip Langelier
Daniel Philip Langelier Age: 27Branch: USNRank(s): STGSN, STG2Unit(s): UDT22, SDVT2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 13 Oct 1983Location: Ceiba, Puerto RicoEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Nashua, NH Details:STG2 Langelier died...
Kevin “Kodiak” Erin Lundberg
Kevin “Kodiak” Erin Lundberg Age: 28Branch: USNRank(s): QM3, QM1Unit(s): ST2, NSWDGStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983Location: Pt Salinas, GrenadaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Operation Urgent Fury Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement...
Wayne Cornell Lundberg
Wayne Cornell Lundberg Age: 27 Branch: USN Rank: HN Unit: ST1 Station: Fallen on: 13 Jan 1980 Location: San Diego, CA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Seattle King, WA Details: Wayne Cornell Lundberg died as a result of his struggles with...
Kenneth Gene Martin Jr
Kenneth Gene Martin Jr Age: 57 Branch: USN Rank: SN Unit: UDT12 Station: Fallen on: 13 Feb 2016 Location: Puerto Rico Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA Details: Kenneth Martin drowned on vacation after hitting his head...
Peter Anthony Martin
Peter Anthony Martin Age: 24Branch: USNRank(s): GMGSN, GMG3Unit(s): UDT21, ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 08 Jun 1986Location: CaliforniaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Hopkinton, MA Details:GMG3 Anthony died in a...
Joseph “Moose” Frank McCarthy
Joseph "Moose" Frank McCarthy Age: 21Branch: USNRank(s): GMG3, GMG2Unit: ST2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 09 Feb 1981Location: Roosevelt Roads, Puerto RicoEra: Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Rifle Medal,...
Steve “Mac” Ray McConathy
Steve "Mac" Ray McConathy Age: 23 Branch: USN Rank: BMC Unit: Experimental Diving Unit Station: Panama City, FL Fallen on: 27 Feb 1979 Location: Panama City, FL Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Alameda, CA Details: BMC McConathy...
Douglas Jack McNutt
Douglas Jack McNutt Age: 56 Branch: USN Rank(s): SA, BMCS Unit(s): ST3, NSWC, CSBR1, SDVT1, BUPERS MILLINGTON Station: Fallen on: 12 Sept 2021 Location: Sterling, KS Era: Cold War, Global War on Terror Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Lyons, KS Details:...
Stephen Leroy Morris
Stephen Leroy Morris Age: 27Branch: USNRank(s): FN, HT1Unit(s): UDT21, NSWDGStation: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983Location: Pt Salinas, GrenadaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Operation Urgent Fury Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps...
Tony Guy Murrill
Tony Guy Murrill Age: 34 Branch: USN Rank: MR2 Unit(s): ST5, ST2, Reserves Station: Fallen on: 24 Oct 1998 Location: Milan, NH Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Enterprise, OR Details: Tony Murrill died as a result of his struggles with...
Harry Lowell O’Connor
Harry Lowell O'Connor Age: 44 Branch: USN Rank(s): ET3, BMCM Unit(s): ST1, ST3, EODMU 3, Leap Frogs Station: Fallen on: 04 Apr 2002 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Expert...
Ralph Stanley Penney Jr
Ralph Stanley Penney Jr Age: 22 Branch: USN Rank: ENS Unit: UDT21 Station: Fallen on: 26 May 1979 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Macon Bibb, GA/Myrtle Beach, SC Details: Ralph Penney, Jr. died in Virginia...
Jason Early Pruitt
Jason Early Pruitt Age: 25Branch: USNRank(s): STG3, BM2Unit: ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 15 Apr 1996Location: South AmericaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert...
William Louis Sadilek
William Louis Sadilek Age: 24 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, LTJG Unit: SDVT1 Station: Honolulu, HI Fallen on: 19 Feb 1986 Location: Bangor, WA Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert...
Robert Rudolph Schamberger
Robert Rudolph Schamberger Age: 37 Branch: USN Rank(s): SN, ENCS Unit(s): ST2, NSWDG Station: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983 Location: Pt Salinas, Grenada Era: Cold War Campaign: Operation Urgent Fury Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with 'V' device...
Albert Arthur Schaufelberger, III
Albert Arthur Schaufelberger, III Age: 33Branch: USNRank(s): ENS, LCDRUnit(s): UDT12, SDVT1, ST1, USMILGRPStation: El Salvador Fallen on: 25 May 1983Location: San SalvadorEra: Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Legion of Merit, Purple Heard, Combat Action...
Mohammed Hashem “Hash” Shaalan
Mohammed Hashem “Hash” Shaalan Age: 45 Branch: USN Rank: SKSN Unit(s): UDT12, SDVT1, ST6 Station: Fallen on: 19 Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal....
Christopher James Smith
Christopher James Smith Age: Branch: USN Rank: SN Unit: ST2 Station: Fallen on: Location: Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Details: Christopher Smith reportedly died as a result of his struggles with PTSD. We have no further...
Jack James Squires
Jack James Squires Age: 27Branch: USNRank(s): FA, EM1Unit(s): UDT22, ST2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 21 Apr 1975Location: Athens, GreeceEra(s): Vietnam, Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with 'V' device for Valor,...
Paul Christopher Station
Paul Christopher Station Age: 29Branch: USNRank: LTUnit: ST5Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 24 May 1988Location: San Diego, CAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Omaha, NE Details:LT Station drowned during a Dreager dive at 32nd...
James “Cookie” Lorenzo Watkins
James “Cookie” Lorenzo Watkins Age: 23Branch: USNRank(s): SN, EM3Unit(s): ST2, IUWU, ST1Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 03 Dec 1975Location: San Diego, CAEra(s): Vietnam, Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense...
William Blair Wheeler
William Blair Wheeler Age: 34 Branch: USN Rank(s): HM3, HMC Unit: ST1 Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 16 Dec 1983 Location: Coronado, CA Era(s): Vietnam, Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps...
Jon Mark Williams
Jon Mark Williams Age: Branch: USN Rank: SN Unit: UST21 Station: Fallen on: Location: Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Details: Jon Williams has been reported as deceased. There is no further information.
Bruce Leroy Williamson
Bruce Leroy Williamson Age: 26 Branch: USN Rank(s): FN, MR3 Unit: UDT12 Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 09 Sep 1981 Location: Panama City, CA Era: Cold War Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Santa Lipra, CA Details: Bruce Williamson was at EDU for...
Kenneth Lee Wolff
Kenneth Lee Wolff Age: 45 Branch: USN Rank(s): LTJG, LCDR Unit: UDT21 (CO) Station: Fallen on: 24 Feb 1973 Location: Denver, CO Era(s): Cold War, Vietnam Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Denver, CO Details: Kenneth Wolff died of a Heart Attack.