Sources:
Recon Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Thanks to Mark Brockway for permission to use the photo and for information regarding his awards. Mark was Sandy's Platoon Sergeant in Vietnam.
Many thanks to 13th Generation Fairbanks in America for supplying the headstone photo.
EDGAR SANCHEZ JERSEY CITY
Edgar Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. Sanchez was born on April 21, 1949 in Florida, Puerto Rico to the late Eliezer Sanchez and Evangelista Jimenez. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Rolon; son and spouse Edgar and Yvette Sanchez, son Samuel Sanchez, daughter and spouse Saraida and Dion Rivera; brother Eliezer Jr.; and niece Ellie Ruiz and nephew Eli Sanchez. He was the most loving grandfather of five beautiful granddaughters Ashlee, Aliyah and Alyssa Rivera and Jailyn and Alexia Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He is a recipient of a Bronze Service Star; National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster & 'V' Device; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm; Combat Infantry Badge; Rifle Expert and Expert Auto Rifle Machine gun. Edgar Sanchez was very proud to have served with the men of Recon Platoon 2/60th Infantry 9th Division. Funeral Services entrusted to Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home. Visitation is on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Funeral on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. from Alvarez-Marshello FH with the procession to the cemetery to follow at 10:00 a.m.; Internment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home 235 Ege Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 (201) 434-2615
Published in The Jersey Journal on April 9, 2012
Served with:
GEN Fred Keith Mahaffey Battalion Commander, Command and Control
Thomas Alston
Jon Jay Coddington
Marvin J Covington
Martin Rudy Duran Jr
Wesley Earl Fowler
William David Gouger Jr
Leo Mons
Ronald S. Muhlbaier
David Judson Needhan
Willie Allen Stallings, CO, Co E, 2nd Bn, 60th Inf
2/60th Website http://recon2-60.4t.com/
Recon Platoon
Members of the 1968-1969 version of this platoon were for the most part handpicked by then Platoon Sergeant SFC Mark Brockway and then Battalion Commander LTC Fred Keith Mahaffey who envisioned this platoon as a "super infantry platoon". The platoon initiated contact with the enemy and when the enemy responded, they then were engaged by this platoon while Command and Control above (Mahaffey) delivered a devastating airmobile insertion of combat troops, artillery fire, air cavalry UH-1 helicopter gunships and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. The use of this unit was unique and highly effective and it was a elite and highly decorated platoon. The execution of this order of battle was so precise that the result was over 90 percent of the 2d Battalion 60th Infantry engagements were over within 10 to 30 minutes as a result of the speed of the operation and the aggressive attitude of the troops. This platoon did not wear steel pots or flak jackets. They wore soft hats, in most cases camouflage berets, and normally would be carrying 25-30 magazines of 5.56mm ammo per man, frag grenades, smoke grenades, concussion grenades, hand flares, star cluster flares, atleast two 40mm grenade launchers, M60 machine gun, Light Anti-Tank Weapon(LAW), CS gas grenades and at least three radios. Sometimes you had room to carry some food. For the most part they traveled light and usually fast. Upon arrival of support troops, the Recon Platoon continued to engage the enemy and apply pressure as the piling on took place, providing precise coordinates for the attack helicopters, helicopter gunships and artillery fire. Doing so, they were able to avoid considerable losses due to "friendly fire". The camaflouge berets these individuals wore in combat was a great source of pride and LTC Mahaffey was the individual that made them the signature of this platoon.
Awards:
Combat Infantry Badge
Bronze Star w/V device
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (probably V device) w 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Recon Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Thanks to Mark Brockway for permission to use the photo and for information regarding his awards. Mark was Sandy's Platoon Sergeant in Vietnam.
Many thanks to 13th Generation Fairbanks in America for supplying the headstone photo.
EDGAR SANCHEZ JERSEY CITY
Edgar Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. Sanchez was born on April 21, 1949 in Florida, Puerto Rico to the late Eliezer Sanchez and Evangelista Jimenez. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Rolon; son and spouse Edgar and Yvette Sanchez, son Samuel Sanchez, daughter and spouse Saraida and Dion Rivera; brother Eliezer Jr.; and niece Ellie Ruiz and nephew Eli Sanchez. He was the most loving grandfather of five beautiful granddaughters Ashlee, Aliyah and Alyssa Rivera and Jailyn and Alexia Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He is a recipient of a Bronze Service Star; National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster & 'V' Device; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm; Combat Infantry Badge; Rifle Expert and Expert Auto Rifle Machine gun. Edgar Sanchez was very proud to have served with the men of Recon Platoon 2/60th Infantry 9th Division. Funeral Services entrusted to Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home. Visitation is on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Funeral on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. from Alvarez-Marshello FH with the procession to the cemetery to follow at 10:00 a.m.; Internment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home 235 Ege Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 (201) 434-2615
Published in The Jersey Journal on April 9, 2012
Served with:
GEN Fred Keith Mahaffey Battalion Commander, Command and Control
Thomas Alston
Jon Jay Coddington
Marvin J Covington
Martin Rudy Duran Jr
Wesley Earl Fowler
William David Gouger Jr
Leo Mons
Ronald S. Muhlbaier
David Judson Needhan
Willie Allen Stallings, CO, Co E, 2nd Bn, 60th Inf
2/60th Website http://recon2-60.4t.com/
Recon Platoon
Members of the 1968-1969 version of this platoon were for the most part handpicked by then Platoon Sergeant SFC Mark Brockway and then Battalion Commander LTC Fred Keith Mahaffey who envisioned this platoon as a "super infantry platoon". The platoon initiated contact with the enemy and when the enemy responded, they then were engaged by this platoon while Command and Control above (Mahaffey) delivered a devastating airmobile insertion of combat troops, artillery fire, air cavalry UH-1 helicopter gunships and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. The use of this unit was unique and highly effective and it was a elite and highly decorated platoon. The execution of this order of battle was so precise that the result was over 90 percent of the 2d Battalion 60th Infantry engagements were over within 10 to 30 minutes as a result of the speed of the operation and the aggressive attitude of the troops. This platoon did not wear steel pots or flak jackets. They wore soft hats, in most cases camouflage berets, and normally would be carrying 25-30 magazines of 5.56mm ammo per man, frag grenades, smoke grenades, concussion grenades, hand flares, star cluster flares, atleast two 40mm grenade launchers, M60 machine gun, Light Anti-Tank Weapon(LAW), CS gas grenades and at least three radios. Sometimes you had room to carry some food. For the most part they traveled light and usually fast. Upon arrival of support troops, the Recon Platoon continued to engage the enemy and apply pressure as the piling on took place, providing precise coordinates for the attack helicopters, helicopter gunships and artillery fire. Doing so, they were able to avoid considerable losses due to "friendly fire". The camaflouge berets these individuals wore in combat was a great source of pride and LTC Mahaffey was the individual that made them the signature of this platoon.
Awards:
Combat Infantry Badge
Bronze Star w/V device
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (probably V device) w 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Sources:
Recon Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Thanks to Mark Brockway for permission to use the photo and for information regarding his awards. Mark was Sandy's Platoon Sergeant in Vietnam.
Many thanks to 13th Generation Fairbanks in America for supplying the headstone photo.
EDGAR SANCHEZ JERSEY CITY
Edgar Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. Sanchez was born on April 21, 1949 in Florida, Puerto Rico to the late Eliezer Sanchez and Evangelista Jimenez. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Rolon; son and spouse Edgar and Yvette Sanchez, son Samuel Sanchez, daughter and spouse Saraida and Dion Rivera; brother Eliezer Jr.; and niece Ellie Ruiz and nephew Eli Sanchez. He was the most loving grandfather of five beautiful granddaughters Ashlee, Aliyah and Alyssa Rivera and Jailyn and Alexia Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He is a recipient of a Bronze Service Star; National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster & 'V' Device; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm; Combat Infantry Badge; Rifle Expert and Expert Auto Rifle Machine gun. Edgar Sanchez was very proud to have served with the men of Recon Platoon 2/60th Infantry 9th Division. Funeral Services entrusted to Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home. Visitation is on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Funeral on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. from Alvarez-Marshello FH with the procession to the cemetery to follow at 10:00 a.m.; Internment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home 235 Ege Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 (201) 434-2615
Published in The Jersey Journal on April 9, 2012
Served with:
GEN Fred Keith Mahaffey Battalion Commander, Command and Control
Thomas Alston
Jon Jay Coddington
Marvin J Covington
Martin Rudy Duran Jr
Wesley Earl Fowler
William David Gouger Jr
Leo Mons
Ronald S. Muhlbaier
David Judson Needhan
Willie Allen Stallings, CO, Co E, 2nd Bn, 60th Inf
2/60th Website http://recon2-60.4t.com/
Recon Platoon
Members of the 1968-1969 version of this platoon were for the most part handpicked by then Platoon Sergeant SFC Mark Brockway and then Battalion Commander LTC Fred Keith Mahaffey who envisioned this platoon as a "super infantry platoon". The platoon initiated contact with the enemy and when the enemy responded, they then were engaged by this platoon while Command and Control above (Mahaffey) delivered a devastating airmobile insertion of combat troops, artillery fire, air cavalry UH-1 helicopter gunships and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. The use of this unit was unique and highly effective and it was a elite and highly decorated platoon. The execution of this order of battle was so precise that the result was over 90 percent of the 2d Battalion 60th Infantry engagements were over within 10 to 30 minutes as a result of the speed of the operation and the aggressive attitude of the troops. This platoon did not wear steel pots or flak jackets. They wore soft hats, in most cases camouflage berets, and normally would be carrying 25-30 magazines of 5.56mm ammo per man, frag grenades, smoke grenades, concussion grenades, hand flares, star cluster flares, atleast two 40mm grenade launchers, M60 machine gun, Light Anti-Tank Weapon(LAW), CS gas grenades and at least three radios. Sometimes you had room to carry some food. For the most part they traveled light and usually fast. Upon arrival of support troops, the Recon Platoon continued to engage the enemy and apply pressure as the piling on took place, providing precise coordinates for the attack helicopters, helicopter gunships and artillery fire. Doing so, they were able to avoid considerable losses due to "friendly fire". The camaflouge berets these individuals wore in combat was a great source of pride and LTC Mahaffey was the individual that made them the signature of this platoon.
Awards:
Combat Infantry Badge
Bronze Star w/V device
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (probably V device) w 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Recon Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Thanks to Mark Brockway for permission to use the photo and for information regarding his awards. Mark was Sandy's Platoon Sergeant in Vietnam.
Many thanks to 13th Generation Fairbanks in America for supplying the headstone photo.
EDGAR SANCHEZ JERSEY CITY
Edgar Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. Sanchez was born on April 21, 1949 in Florida, Puerto Rico to the late Eliezer Sanchez and Evangelista Jimenez. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Rolon; son and spouse Edgar and Yvette Sanchez, son Samuel Sanchez, daughter and spouse Saraida and Dion Rivera; brother Eliezer Jr.; and niece Ellie Ruiz and nephew Eli Sanchez. He was the most loving grandfather of five beautiful granddaughters Ashlee, Aliyah and Alyssa Rivera and Jailyn and Alexia Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He is a recipient of a Bronze Service Star; National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster & 'V' Device; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm; Combat Infantry Badge; Rifle Expert and Expert Auto Rifle Machine gun. Edgar Sanchez was very proud to have served with the men of Recon Platoon 2/60th Infantry 9th Division. Funeral Services entrusted to Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home. Visitation is on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Funeral on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. from Alvarez-Marshello FH with the procession to the cemetery to follow at 10:00 a.m.; Internment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home 235 Ege Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 (201) 434-2615
Published in The Jersey Journal on April 9, 2012
Served with:
GEN Fred Keith Mahaffey Battalion Commander, Command and Control
Thomas Alston
Jon Jay Coddington
Marvin J Covington
Martin Rudy Duran Jr
Wesley Earl Fowler
William David Gouger Jr
Leo Mons
Ronald S. Muhlbaier
David Judson Needhan
Willie Allen Stallings, CO, Co E, 2nd Bn, 60th Inf
2/60th Website http://recon2-60.4t.com/
Recon Platoon
Members of the 1968-1969 version of this platoon were for the most part handpicked by then Platoon Sergeant SFC Mark Brockway and then Battalion Commander LTC Fred Keith Mahaffey who envisioned this platoon as a "super infantry platoon". The platoon initiated contact with the enemy and when the enemy responded, they then were engaged by this platoon while Command and Control above (Mahaffey) delivered a devastating airmobile insertion of combat troops, artillery fire, air cavalry UH-1 helicopter gunships and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. The use of this unit was unique and highly effective and it was a elite and highly decorated platoon. The execution of this order of battle was so precise that the result was over 90 percent of the 2d Battalion 60th Infantry engagements were over within 10 to 30 minutes as a result of the speed of the operation and the aggressive attitude of the troops. This platoon did not wear steel pots or flak jackets. They wore soft hats, in most cases camouflage berets, and normally would be carrying 25-30 magazines of 5.56mm ammo per man, frag grenades, smoke grenades, concussion grenades, hand flares, star cluster flares, atleast two 40mm grenade launchers, M60 machine gun, Light Anti-Tank Weapon(LAW), CS gas grenades and at least three radios. Sometimes you had room to carry some food. For the most part they traveled light and usually fast. Upon arrival of support troops, the Recon Platoon continued to engage the enemy and apply pressure as the piling on took place, providing precise coordinates for the attack helicopters, helicopter gunships and artillery fire. Doing so, they were able to avoid considerable losses due to "friendly fire". The camaflouge berets these individuals wore in combat was a great source of pride and LTC Mahaffey was the individual that made them the signature of this platoon.
Awards:
Combat Infantry Badge
Bronze Star w/V device
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (probably V device) w 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Inscription
SP4 US Army Vietnam; Bronze Star, PH AI ARCOM; Cherished Husband & Dad
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