In Loving Memory ... Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr.
*** Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
*** Milton is buried at Fairmount Cem, Chicago, IL. Posted by: Robert Sage
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MILTON EMMETT PRESCOTT,JR. - Marine Corps - SGT - E5
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Aug 1, 1942 - Born in Chicago, ILL.
From: BLUE ISLAND, IL
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Married - Sandra J. Olson (Sgt. Prescott's wife remarried while he was in a missing status.) of Oak Lawn, Ill. Parents, Father, Milton E. Prescott Sr and Mother, Ida Prescott, both of Worth, Ill. Sisters, Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Baby Sister, Deborah (Deb) Prescott. He has NO children.
***** My Big Brother Milt. I was 7 years old the and Milt was 17 years older than me. When he walked in the door after work every day...he'd gather me up and put me on his shoulders! Well...his life ended way too soon. I have been assembling the memories in a scrapbook, lately, in an effort to pass Milt's heritage through the generations in our family. The last letter we received from him was dated April 26, 1967, he was counting down the days he had left in, as he called it, that "crazy mixed up place", by counting the vitamins he had left! Little did we know, when the 3/3 "M" Co. 2nd Platoon went up Hill 881 South, he would never come home. Milt was MIA for 4 1/2 years, before his status was changed to KIA in 1971. We had a full Military Funeral in his Honor. He did come home, and now rests in Willow Springs, Illinois. I wish my Big Brother was sharing life with me, though!
Deborah (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
***** Hi Milt, I just wanted to let you know I have heard from so many of your fellow Marine buddies, who have shared their memories of you, with me. You made such a difference in every life you touched, and we can't wait to be together with you again!
Love, Your Sis, DEB
***** Milt was a true Midwesterner with a terrific sense of humor, a can do attitude and man was he tough. He was killed on the assault on hill 881 south. I suspect his body was never found as his entire area was dusted from airstrikes.
Ray Calhoun
SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 4 years
His tour began on Aug 28, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 30, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
Body was recovered
Panel 18E - Line 127
Other Personnel in Incident: Danny BROTZ/Randy MCPHEE, remains returned
Refno: 0664
Parents reported to Chicago Today that son was captured on Hill 881 and was promoted to Sgt.
His name was removed from POW/MIA lists after 01/70.
The DoD stated he was a Prisoner of War.
REMAINS RETURNED
Served 4 yrs with the Marine Corps.
No further information available at this time.
Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr. was killed on the assault on Hill 881 south.
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24 Nov 2005
Milton E. Prescott, Jr. Killed in Vietnam
Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
The message of his death ended a long period of "not knowing" by his family.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Prescott Sr, and sisters Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Deborah Prescott never gave up hope that he would come home. However, just knowing that he was not suffering as a POW made the news easier.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott were involved in The National League of Families and Reunite our Families Groups. Mrs. Prescott gathered thousands of signatures on petitions, then along with other mothers from Reunite our Families flew to Washington D.C. to meet with Congress, presenting the Petitions and an Open Letter to Congress. They were asking the House and Senate to create a joint committee to investigate the treatment of prisoners of war and more information about the names of the missing in action. As a result, President Nixon proclaimed March 21-27, 1971, as a National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action in Southeast Asia.
Milt attended Harvard Elementary School in Chicago, kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated in June 1956. During his time in elementary school he was a Safety Patrol Boy, and also delivered the Southtown Economist Newspaper. After graduating from Harvard, he entered Wescott Vocational High School, also in Chicago. He later transferred to Chicago Vocational High School (CVS). Milt graduated from CVS in June of 1960. Milt was married to Sandra McInerney on September 8, 1962. Milt was employed by Western Electric and left this position in March of 1966 to enter the United States Marine Corps. He was planning to return to this position upon his Honorable Discharge, which was to have been in March of 1968.
Milt received his Marine training at Camp Pendleton, California. He left the States in August of 1966 for Vietnam. He was wounded on December 30, 1966. After a month of recuperation he went back into action. He had a chance to come home at that time because of this injury, but in his words, "I would have felt that I hadn't finished what I started out to do". Milt was classified as Missing in Action, April 30, 1967, after his platoon's mission to seize, secure and defend Hill 881 South.
The Prescotts received letters from President Johnson and President Nixon expressing their deepest sympathy. The elder Prescott had regular correspondence throughout the 4 1/2 years with The White House, Department of the Navy, and The Red Cross. He never rested, and was always searching for an answer.
Finally, commending the elder Prescott for his support given to the POW/MIA groups and the personal correspondence and contact maintained with Congressman Edward J. Derwinski throughout the 4 1/2 years, a flag was flown over the United States Capitol in memory of Milton E. Prescott, Jr. That flag was then donated to the Northwest Building of Richards High School in Worth, Illinois where Deborah Prescott attended as a freshman.
Milton E. Prescott Jr. was a proud Marine as well as an incredibly brave man, who did his job to the best of his ability. He always wanted to make his family proud of him, and he did. He was the kind of person that anyone would be proud of, and also be glad that they knew, if only for a few short moments. His personality won him many true friends. Everywhere he went he came away with at least one true friend, and he was a sincere friend to those. Milt was the kind of person that once you met him, you would never forget him.
I, his sister, Deborah, certainly have not.
Deborah L. (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
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Gary Hill - Friend in the Same Squad
Deborah: I met Milt in early Dec.67 when I first went to Nam and I was on 881 where he was killed. He and McPhee, Wheeler, Murphy an I were in Willsey 2nd Squad 2nd Pltoon Mike Company 3rd Btl .3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Div. We all got along real well and spent many days and nights on Patrols, ambushes,LPs and much time talking about home. I remember him talking about he would be checking out the Boys going out with his sister. I do not remember every thing. While on the Rock Pile we all had shared our futures with each other (plus packages from home) Milt was going to own a Bar and he'd have all of us there after a few years. We were on many Patrols and Ambushes and many more hours stories /Tails never was sure how truthful any of us were. All the guys I mentioned were only a few of the ones who Milt was tight with. McPhee and Murphy were both killed Milt and McPhee on 881 and Murphy 21 July 67. Most of the time I was the Point man and McPhee was my back up then either Wheeler or Milt. Before we went into Ke Shan we had to go pull some recon out of the Mountains. The day after, they flew us to KheSan, where we were to meet our future. I was close to Milt and tried to recover his body but because I had the radio that day I could not pull him back. I filled out at least three depositions after we returned to the Rock Pile Base saying I knew Milt was killed. I have always wished and prayed I could have carried him and McPhee down. I made 2 more trips back up but there were always more wounded to help down. I have always had the memoirs of that week or more on my mind. I am proud to have served with Milt and all our buddies. Milt was a GREAT FRIEND and a GOOD MAN. By the way I am from West Virginia and moved to Alabama in 1986. If I could answer any questions about Milt I will try my best.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
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*** Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
*** Milton is buried at Fairmount Cem, Chicago, IL. Posted by: Robert Sage
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MILTON EMMETT PRESCOTT,JR. - Marine Corps - SGT - E5
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Aug 1, 1942 - Born in Chicago, ILL.
From: BLUE ISLAND, IL
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Married - Sandra J. Olson (Sgt. Prescott's wife remarried while he was in a missing status.) of Oak Lawn, Ill. Parents, Father, Milton E. Prescott Sr and Mother, Ida Prescott, both of Worth, Ill. Sisters, Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Baby Sister, Deborah (Deb) Prescott. He has NO children.
***** My Big Brother Milt. I was 7 years old the and Milt was 17 years older than me. When he walked in the door after work every day...he'd gather me up and put me on his shoulders! Well...his life ended way too soon. I have been assembling the memories in a scrapbook, lately, in an effort to pass Milt's heritage through the generations in our family. The last letter we received from him was dated April 26, 1967, he was counting down the days he had left in, as he called it, that "crazy mixed up place", by counting the vitamins he had left! Little did we know, when the 3/3 "M" Co. 2nd Platoon went up Hill 881 South, he would never come home. Milt was MIA for 4 1/2 years, before his status was changed to KIA in 1971. We had a full Military Funeral in his Honor. He did come home, and now rests in Willow Springs, Illinois. I wish my Big Brother was sharing life with me, though!
Deborah (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
***** Hi Milt, I just wanted to let you know I have heard from so many of your fellow Marine buddies, who have shared their memories of you, with me. You made such a difference in every life you touched, and we can't wait to be together with you again!
Love, Your Sis, DEB
***** Milt was a true Midwesterner with a terrific sense of humor, a can do attitude and man was he tough. He was killed on the assault on hill 881 south. I suspect his body was never found as his entire area was dusted from airstrikes.
Ray Calhoun
SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 4 years
His tour began on Aug 28, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 30, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
Body was recovered
Panel 18E - Line 127
Other Personnel in Incident: Danny BROTZ/Randy MCPHEE, remains returned
Refno: 0664
Parents reported to Chicago Today that son was captured on Hill 881 and was promoted to Sgt.
His name was removed from POW/MIA lists after 01/70.
The DoD stated he was a Prisoner of War.
REMAINS RETURNED
Served 4 yrs with the Marine Corps.
No further information available at this time.
Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr. was killed on the assault on Hill 881 south.
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24 Nov 2005
Milton E. Prescott, Jr. Killed in Vietnam
Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
The message of his death ended a long period of "not knowing" by his family.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Prescott Sr, and sisters Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Deborah Prescott never gave up hope that he would come home. However, just knowing that he was not suffering as a POW made the news easier.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott were involved in The National League of Families and Reunite our Families Groups. Mrs. Prescott gathered thousands of signatures on petitions, then along with other mothers from Reunite our Families flew to Washington D.C. to meet with Congress, presenting the Petitions and an Open Letter to Congress. They were asking the House and Senate to create a joint committee to investigate the treatment of prisoners of war and more information about the names of the missing in action. As a result, President Nixon proclaimed March 21-27, 1971, as a National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action in Southeast Asia.
Milt attended Harvard Elementary School in Chicago, kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated in June 1956. During his time in elementary school he was a Safety Patrol Boy, and also delivered the Southtown Economist Newspaper. After graduating from Harvard, he entered Wescott Vocational High School, also in Chicago. He later transferred to Chicago Vocational High School (CVS). Milt graduated from CVS in June of 1960. Milt was married to Sandra McInerney on September 8, 1962. Milt was employed by Western Electric and left this position in March of 1966 to enter the United States Marine Corps. He was planning to return to this position upon his Honorable Discharge, which was to have been in March of 1968.
Milt received his Marine training at Camp Pendleton, California. He left the States in August of 1966 for Vietnam. He was wounded on December 30, 1966. After a month of recuperation he went back into action. He had a chance to come home at that time because of this injury, but in his words, "I would have felt that I hadn't finished what I started out to do". Milt was classified as Missing in Action, April 30, 1967, after his platoon's mission to seize, secure and defend Hill 881 South.
The Prescotts received letters from President Johnson and President Nixon expressing their deepest sympathy. The elder Prescott had regular correspondence throughout the 4 1/2 years with The White House, Department of the Navy, and The Red Cross. He never rested, and was always searching for an answer.
Finally, commending the elder Prescott for his support given to the POW/MIA groups and the personal correspondence and contact maintained with Congressman Edward J. Derwinski throughout the 4 1/2 years, a flag was flown over the United States Capitol in memory of Milton E. Prescott, Jr. That flag was then donated to the Northwest Building of Richards High School in Worth, Illinois where Deborah Prescott attended as a freshman.
Milton E. Prescott Jr. was a proud Marine as well as an incredibly brave man, who did his job to the best of his ability. He always wanted to make his family proud of him, and he did. He was the kind of person that anyone would be proud of, and also be glad that they knew, if only for a few short moments. His personality won him many true friends. Everywhere he went he came away with at least one true friend, and he was a sincere friend to those. Milt was the kind of person that once you met him, you would never forget him.
I, his sister, Deborah, certainly have not.
Deborah L. (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
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Gary Hill - Friend in the Same Squad
Deborah: I met Milt in early Dec.67 when I first went to Nam and I was on 881 where he was killed. He and McPhee, Wheeler, Murphy an I were in Willsey 2nd Squad 2nd Pltoon Mike Company 3rd Btl .3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Div. We all got along real well and spent many days and nights on Patrols, ambushes,LPs and much time talking about home. I remember him talking about he would be checking out the Boys going out with his sister. I do not remember every thing. While on the Rock Pile we all had shared our futures with each other (plus packages from home) Milt was going to own a Bar and he'd have all of us there after a few years. We were on many Patrols and Ambushes and many more hours stories /Tails never was sure how truthful any of us were. All the guys I mentioned were only a few of the ones who Milt was tight with. McPhee and Murphy were both killed Milt and McPhee on 881 and Murphy 21 July 67. Most of the time I was the Point man and McPhee was my back up then either Wheeler or Milt. Before we went into Ke Shan we had to go pull some recon out of the Mountains. The day after, they flew us to KheSan, where we were to meet our future. I was close to Milt and tried to recover his body but because I had the radio that day I could not pull him back. I filled out at least three depositions after we returned to the Rock Pile Base saying I knew Milt was killed. I have always wished and prayed I could have carried him and McPhee down. I made 2 more trips back up but there were always more wounded to help down. I have always had the memoirs of that week or more on my mind. I am proud to have served with Milt and all our buddies. Milt was a GREAT FRIEND and a GOOD MAN. By the way I am from West Virginia and moved to Alabama in 1986. If I could answer any questions about Milt I will try my best.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
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In Loving Memory ... Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr.
*** Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
*** Milton is buried at Fairmount Cem, Chicago, IL. Posted by: Robert Sage
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MILTON EMMETT PRESCOTT,JR. - Marine Corps - SGT - E5
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Aug 1, 1942 - Born in Chicago, ILL.
From: BLUE ISLAND, IL
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Married - Sandra J. Olson (Sgt. Prescott's wife remarried while he was in a missing status.) of Oak Lawn, Ill. Parents, Father, Milton E. Prescott Sr and Mother, Ida Prescott, both of Worth, Ill. Sisters, Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Baby Sister, Deborah (Deb) Prescott. He has NO children.
***** My Big Brother Milt. I was 7 years old the and Milt was 17 years older than me. When he walked in the door after work every day...he'd gather me up and put me on his shoulders! Well...his life ended way too soon. I have been assembling the memories in a scrapbook, lately, in an effort to pass Milt's heritage through the generations in our family. The last letter we received from him was dated April 26, 1967, he was counting down the days he had left in, as he called it, that "crazy mixed up place", by counting the vitamins he had left! Little did we know, when the 3/3 "M" Co. 2nd Platoon went up Hill 881 South, he would never come home. Milt was MIA for 4 1/2 years, before his status was changed to KIA in 1971. We had a full Military Funeral in his Honor. He did come home, and now rests in Willow Springs, Illinois. I wish my Big Brother was sharing life with me, though!
Deborah (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
***** Hi Milt, I just wanted to let you know I have heard from so many of your fellow Marine buddies, who have shared their memories of you, with me. You made such a difference in every life you touched, and we can't wait to be together with you again!
Love, Your Sis, DEB
***** Milt was a true Midwesterner with a terrific sense of humor, a can do attitude and man was he tough. He was killed on the assault on hill 881 south. I suspect his body was never found as his entire area was dusted from airstrikes.
Ray Calhoun
SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 4 years
His tour began on Aug 28, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 30, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
Body was recovered
Panel 18E - Line 127
Other Personnel in Incident: Danny BROTZ/Randy MCPHEE, remains returned
Refno: 0664
Parents reported to Chicago Today that son was captured on Hill 881 and was promoted to Sgt.
His name was removed from POW/MIA lists after 01/70.
The DoD stated he was a Prisoner of War.
REMAINS RETURNED
Served 4 yrs with the Marine Corps.
No further information available at this time.
Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr. was killed on the assault on Hill 881 south.
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24 Nov 2005
Milton E. Prescott, Jr. Killed in Vietnam
Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
The message of his death ended a long period of "not knowing" by his family.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Prescott Sr, and sisters Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Deborah Prescott never gave up hope that he would come home. However, just knowing that he was not suffering as a POW made the news easier.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott were involved in The National League of Families and Reunite our Families Groups. Mrs. Prescott gathered thousands of signatures on petitions, then along with other mothers from Reunite our Families flew to Washington D.C. to meet with Congress, presenting the Petitions and an Open Letter to Congress. They were asking the House and Senate to create a joint committee to investigate the treatment of prisoners of war and more information about the names of the missing in action. As a result, President Nixon proclaimed March 21-27, 1971, as a National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action in Southeast Asia.
Milt attended Harvard Elementary School in Chicago, kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated in June 1956. During his time in elementary school he was a Safety Patrol Boy, and also delivered the Southtown Economist Newspaper. After graduating from Harvard, he entered Wescott Vocational High School, also in Chicago. He later transferred to Chicago Vocational High School (CVS). Milt graduated from CVS in June of 1960. Milt was married to Sandra McInerney on September 8, 1962. Milt was employed by Western Electric and left this position in March of 1966 to enter the United States Marine Corps. He was planning to return to this position upon his Honorable Discharge, which was to have been in March of 1968.
Milt received his Marine training at Camp Pendleton, California. He left the States in August of 1966 for Vietnam. He was wounded on December 30, 1966. After a month of recuperation he went back into action. He had a chance to come home at that time because of this injury, but in his words, "I would have felt that I hadn't finished what I started out to do". Milt was classified as Missing in Action, April 30, 1967, after his platoon's mission to seize, secure and defend Hill 881 South.
The Prescotts received letters from President Johnson and President Nixon expressing their deepest sympathy. The elder Prescott had regular correspondence throughout the 4 1/2 years with The White House, Department of the Navy, and The Red Cross. He never rested, and was always searching for an answer.
Finally, commending the elder Prescott for his support given to the POW/MIA groups and the personal correspondence and contact maintained with Congressman Edward J. Derwinski throughout the 4 1/2 years, a flag was flown over the United States Capitol in memory of Milton E. Prescott, Jr. That flag was then donated to the Northwest Building of Richards High School in Worth, Illinois where Deborah Prescott attended as a freshman.
Milton E. Prescott Jr. was a proud Marine as well as an incredibly brave man, who did his job to the best of his ability. He always wanted to make his family proud of him, and he did. He was the kind of person that anyone would be proud of, and also be glad that they knew, if only for a few short moments. His personality won him many true friends. Everywhere he went he came away with at least one true friend, and he was a sincere friend to those. Milt was the kind of person that once you met him, you would never forget him.
I, his sister, Deborah, certainly have not.
Deborah L. (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
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Gary Hill - Friend in the Same Squad
Deborah: I met Milt in early Dec.67 when I first went to Nam and I was on 881 where he was killed. He and McPhee, Wheeler, Murphy an I were in Willsey 2nd Squad 2nd Pltoon Mike Company 3rd Btl .3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Div. We all got along real well and spent many days and nights on Patrols, ambushes,LPs and much time talking about home. I remember him talking about he would be checking out the Boys going out with his sister. I do not remember every thing. While on the Rock Pile we all had shared our futures with each other (plus packages from home) Milt was going to own a Bar and he'd have all of us there after a few years. We were on many Patrols and Ambushes and many more hours stories /Tails never was sure how truthful any of us were. All the guys I mentioned were only a few of the ones who Milt was tight with. McPhee and Murphy were both killed Milt and McPhee on 881 and Murphy 21 July 67. Most of the time I was the Point man and McPhee was my back up then either Wheeler or Milt. Before we went into Ke Shan we had to go pull some recon out of the Mountains. The day after, they flew us to KheSan, where we were to meet our future. I was close to Milt and tried to recover his body but because I had the radio that day I could not pull him back. I filled out at least three depositions after we returned to the Rock Pile Base saying I knew Milt was killed. I have always wished and prayed I could have carried him and McPhee down. I made 2 more trips back up but there were always more wounded to help down. I have always had the memoirs of that week or more on my mind. I am proud to have served with Milt and all our buddies. Milt was a GREAT FRIEND and a GOOD MAN. By the way I am from West Virginia and moved to Alabama in 1986. If I could answer any questions about Milt I will try my best.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
************************************
.
*** Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
*** Milton is buried at Fairmount Cem, Chicago, IL. Posted by: Robert Sage
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MILTON EMMETT PRESCOTT,JR. - Marine Corps - SGT - E5
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Aug 1, 1942 - Born in Chicago, ILL.
From: BLUE ISLAND, IL
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Married - Sandra J. Olson (Sgt. Prescott's wife remarried while he was in a missing status.) of Oak Lawn, Ill. Parents, Father, Milton E. Prescott Sr and Mother, Ida Prescott, both of Worth, Ill. Sisters, Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Baby Sister, Deborah (Deb) Prescott. He has NO children.
***** My Big Brother Milt. I was 7 years old the and Milt was 17 years older than me. When he walked in the door after work every day...he'd gather me up and put me on his shoulders! Well...his life ended way too soon. I have been assembling the memories in a scrapbook, lately, in an effort to pass Milt's heritage through the generations in our family. The last letter we received from him was dated April 26, 1967, he was counting down the days he had left in, as he called it, that "crazy mixed up place", by counting the vitamins he had left! Little did we know, when the 3/3 "M" Co. 2nd Platoon went up Hill 881 South, he would never come home. Milt was MIA for 4 1/2 years, before his status was changed to KIA in 1971. We had a full Military Funeral in his Honor. He did come home, and now rests in Willow Springs, Illinois. I wish my Big Brother was sharing life with me, though!
Deborah (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
***** Hi Milt, I just wanted to let you know I have heard from so many of your fellow Marine buddies, who have shared their memories of you, with me. You made such a difference in every life you touched, and we can't wait to be together with you again!
Love, Your Sis, DEB
***** Milt was a true Midwesterner with a terrific sense of humor, a can do attitude and man was he tough. He was killed on the assault on hill 881 south. I suspect his body was never found as his entire area was dusted from airstrikes.
Ray Calhoun
SGT - E5 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 4 years
His tour began on Aug 28, 1966
Casualty was on Apr 30, 1967
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
Body was recovered
Panel 18E - Line 127
Other Personnel in Incident: Danny BROTZ/Randy MCPHEE, remains returned
Refno: 0664
Parents reported to Chicago Today that son was captured on Hill 881 and was promoted to Sgt.
His name was removed from POW/MIA lists after 01/70.
The DoD stated he was a Prisoner of War.
REMAINS RETURNED
Served 4 yrs with the Marine Corps.
No further information available at this time.
Sgt. Milton Emmett Prescott, Jr. was killed on the assault on Hill 881 south.
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24 Nov 2005
Milton E. Prescott, Jr. Killed in Vietnam
Marine Sergeant Milton (Milt) E. Prescott, Jr.'s status changed from 4 1/2 years as "Missing in Action" to "Killed in Action" in September 1971. His remains were escorted back to Illinois by the Marines and a full Military Funeral was held in Honor of him in Willow Springs, Illinois on September 23, 1971.
The message of his death ended a long period of "not knowing" by his family.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Prescott Sr, and sisters Elizabeth (Prescott) Schoon and Deborah Prescott never gave up hope that he would come home. However, just knowing that he was not suffering as a POW made the news easier.
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott were involved in The National League of Families and Reunite our Families Groups. Mrs. Prescott gathered thousands of signatures on petitions, then along with other mothers from Reunite our Families flew to Washington D.C. to meet with Congress, presenting the Petitions and an Open Letter to Congress. They were asking the House and Senate to create a joint committee to investigate the treatment of prisoners of war and more information about the names of the missing in action. As a result, President Nixon proclaimed March 21-27, 1971, as a National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action in Southeast Asia.
Milt attended Harvard Elementary School in Chicago, kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated in June 1956. During his time in elementary school he was a Safety Patrol Boy, and also delivered the Southtown Economist Newspaper. After graduating from Harvard, he entered Wescott Vocational High School, also in Chicago. He later transferred to Chicago Vocational High School (CVS). Milt graduated from CVS in June of 1960. Milt was married to Sandra McInerney on September 8, 1962. Milt was employed by Western Electric and left this position in March of 1966 to enter the United States Marine Corps. He was planning to return to this position upon his Honorable Discharge, which was to have been in March of 1968.
Milt received his Marine training at Camp Pendleton, California. He left the States in August of 1966 for Vietnam. He was wounded on December 30, 1966. After a month of recuperation he went back into action. He had a chance to come home at that time because of this injury, but in his words, "I would have felt that I hadn't finished what I started out to do". Milt was classified as Missing in Action, April 30, 1967, after his platoon's mission to seize, secure and defend Hill 881 South.
The Prescotts received letters from President Johnson and President Nixon expressing their deepest sympathy. The elder Prescott had regular correspondence throughout the 4 1/2 years with The White House, Department of the Navy, and The Red Cross. He never rested, and was always searching for an answer.
Finally, commending the elder Prescott for his support given to the POW/MIA groups and the personal correspondence and contact maintained with Congressman Edward J. Derwinski throughout the 4 1/2 years, a flag was flown over the United States Capitol in memory of Milton E. Prescott, Jr. That flag was then donated to the Northwest Building of Richards High School in Worth, Illinois where Deborah Prescott attended as a freshman.
Milton E. Prescott Jr. was a proud Marine as well as an incredibly brave man, who did his job to the best of his ability. He always wanted to make his family proud of him, and he did. He was the kind of person that anyone would be proud of, and also be glad that they knew, if only for a few short moments. His personality won him many true friends. Everywhere he went he came away with at least one true friend, and he was a sincere friend to those. Milt was the kind of person that once you met him, you would never forget him.
I, his sister, Deborah, certainly have not.
Deborah L. (Prescott) Williams-McPhee
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Gary Hill - Friend in the Same Squad
Deborah: I met Milt in early Dec.67 when I first went to Nam and I was on 881 where he was killed. He and McPhee, Wheeler, Murphy an I were in Willsey 2nd Squad 2nd Pltoon Mike Company 3rd Btl .3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Div. We all got along real well and spent many days and nights on Patrols, ambushes,LPs and much time talking about home. I remember him talking about he would be checking out the Boys going out with his sister. I do not remember every thing. While on the Rock Pile we all had shared our futures with each other (plus packages from home) Milt was going to own a Bar and he'd have all of us there after a few years. We were on many Patrols and Ambushes and many more hours stories /Tails never was sure how truthful any of us were. All the guys I mentioned were only a few of the ones who Milt was tight with. McPhee and Murphy were both killed Milt and McPhee on 881 and Murphy 21 July 67. Most of the time I was the Point man and McPhee was my back up then either Wheeler or Milt. Before we went into Ke Shan we had to go pull some recon out of the Mountains. The day after, they flew us to KheSan, where we were to meet our future. I was close to Milt and tried to recover his body but because I had the radio that day I could not pull him back. I filled out at least three depositions after we returned to the Rock Pile Base saying I knew Milt was killed. I have always wished and prayed I could have carried him and McPhee down. I made 2 more trips back up but there were always more wounded to help down. I have always had the memoirs of that week or more on my mind. I am proud to have served with Milt and all our buddies. Milt was a GREAT FRIEND and a GOOD MAN. By the way I am from West Virginia and moved to Alabama in 1986. If I could answer any questions about Milt I will try my best.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
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