Janice Hancock President of the United Statesįor service as set forth in the followingįor extraordinary heroism on 24 February 1969 while serving as Corpsman in Company 'I', Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in connection with operations against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam. We fly the flag we were given at his burial each and every Memorial Day and we fly it proudly. I have his medals and they are a reminder of just how wonderful and special he was. He was killed in action performing his duty while he tried to save his fellow Marines' lives. He did not believe in the killing but he did believe in saving lives. Although he was only there a short period of time, he surely made friends. Scott was only in Vietnam 11 (eleven) days when he was killed. I would like to hear from anyone who knew Scott, served with him or was with him when he died. Scott's mother and father are both dead, however his brother Robert and myself survive him. Sergeant, 1st Radio Bn Subunit, 3rd MarDiv, Republic of Vietnam

I look forward to seeing him!! Semper Fi!! he is in Heaven guarding the gates just like any other Marine will be doing. this is certain - my cousin is more Marine than he will ever know. His brother, Robert, was a Marine - we survived - Scott did not. Scott actually joined the Navy to stay away from the combat. I am a Marine veteran of Viet Nam - 3rd MarDiv - Phu Bai and north to the DMZ. There are some men out there who are very grateful for your sacrifices. H&S CO, 3RD BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAFĮUGENE S HANCOCK is on the Wall at Panel W31, Line 36Īn heroic Corpsman.

Class by Scott Handcock