Vietnam War
First Lieutenant Douglas Ellsworth Nichols
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
3rd Platoon, Company L, 3rd Batallion
4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division
Hometown: San Pedro, California
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1942
Occupation: Infantry Officer (USMC)
Previously: Midshipman in U.S. Navy
(On his father's side, he comes from generations of sea captains)
Death Date: 27 Feb 1967
Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Province: Quang Tri
Medal: Purple Heart
Douglas E. Nichols
Honored on Panel 15E, Row 107
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Washington, D.C.
Honored be his name
First Lieutenant Douglas Ellsworth Nichols was killed in a bitterly fought battle that took place about 5 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and cost the lives of 28 Marines and sailors. He was brought home and laid to rest on 8 Mar 1967 in a place of peace and beauty. We will not forget his sacrifice.
Vietnam War
First Lieutenant Douglas Ellsworth Nichols
United States Marine Corps (Reserve)
3rd Platoon, Company L, 3rd Batallion
4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division
Hometown: San Pedro, California
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1942
Occupation: Infantry Officer (USMC)
Previously: Midshipman in U.S. Navy
(On his father's side, he comes from generations of sea captains)
Death Date: 27 Feb 1967
Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Province: Quang Tri
Medal: Purple Heart
Douglas E. Nichols
Honored on Panel 15E, Row 107
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Washington, D.C.
Honored be his name
First Lieutenant Douglas Ellsworth Nichols was killed in a bitterly fought battle that took place about 5 kilometers northwest of Cam Lo and cost the lives of 28 Marines and sailors. He was brought home and laid to rest on 8 Mar 1967 in a place of peace and beauty. We will not forget his sacrifice.