US Marine Daniel S Bettencourt, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Edgartown, Massachusetts.
US Marine Corporal Daniel Stephen Bettencourt was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, CPL Bettencourt served our country until May 9th, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Daniel died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Daniel was born on April 3rd, 1945 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. CPL Bettencourt is on panel 19E, line 069 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Daniel S. Bettencourt was born in Chappaquiddick on April 3, 1945. He attended Edgartown School and enjoyed membership in the Island's Boy's Club while growing up. As a teenager, he made the decision to quit school and enlist in the Marine Corps. His two older brothers who were already in the Marine Corps tried to talk him into going into another branch of service, but he wanted to be a Marine, his sister Noreen said.
Anxious to enlist but underage at 17, Daniel had to get his parents' signed permission on his enlistment papers. When his first tour of duty was ending, he reenlisted so that he could join the escalating war effort in Vietnam. Ms. Bettencourt recalled that their father thought he should have been asked for his consent again. However, this time around, his son could sign the papers for himself.
On May 9, 1967, a few days before Mother's Day, 21-year-old Corporal Bettencourt was killed during combat at Hill 778,about 12 kilometers West Northwest of Khe Sanh,during Operation Beacon Star.
The Island's first soldier to die in Vietnam, his body was brought home for burial in the family plot in Edgartown cemetery. Ms. Bettencourt and her brothers Peter, John, and Michael still live in Edgartown. Their brother Bruce lives in Florida.
Following Monday's ceremony, Ms. Bettencourt remarked on how wonderful it was to see so many people from the Island community there.
He served with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Corporal Daniel Stephen Bettencourt was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, CPL Bettencourt served our country until May 9th, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Daniel died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Daniel was born on April 3rd, 1945 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. CPL Bettencourt is on panel 19E, line 069 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Daniel S. Bettencourt was born in Chappaquiddick on April 3, 1945. He attended Edgartown School and enjoyed membership in the Island's Boy's Club while growing up. As a teenager, he made the decision to quit school and enlist in the Marine Corps. His two older brothers who were already in the Marine Corps tried to talk him into going into another branch of service, but he wanted to be a Marine, his sister Noreen said.
Anxious to enlist but underage at 17, Daniel had to get his parents' signed permission on his enlistment papers. When his first tour of duty was ending, he reenlisted so that he could join the escalating war effort in Vietnam. Ms. Bettencourt recalled that their father thought he should have been asked for his consent again. However, this time around, his son could sign the papers for himself.
On May 9, 1967, a few days before Mother's Day, 21-year-old Corporal Bettencourt was killed during combat at Hill 778,about 12 kilometers West Northwest of Khe Sanh,during Operation Beacon Star.
The Island's first soldier to die in Vietnam, his body was brought home for burial in the family plot in Edgartown cemetery. Ms. Bettencourt and her brothers Peter, John, and Michael still live in Edgartown. Their brother Bruce lives in Florida.
Following Monday's ceremony, Ms. Bettencourt remarked on how wonderful it was to see so many people from the Island community there.
He served with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Daniel S Bettencourt, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Edgartown, Massachusetts.
US Marine Corporal Daniel Stephen Bettencourt was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, CPL Bettencourt served our country until May 9th, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Daniel died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Daniel was born on April 3rd, 1945 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. CPL Bettencourt is on panel 19E, line 069 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Daniel S. Bettencourt was born in Chappaquiddick on April 3, 1945. He attended Edgartown School and enjoyed membership in the Island's Boy's Club while growing up. As a teenager, he made the decision to quit school and enlist in the Marine Corps. His two older brothers who were already in the Marine Corps tried to talk him into going into another branch of service, but he wanted to be a Marine, his sister Noreen said.
Anxious to enlist but underage at 17, Daniel had to get his parents' signed permission on his enlistment papers. When his first tour of duty was ending, he reenlisted so that he could join the escalating war effort in Vietnam. Ms. Bettencourt recalled that their father thought he should have been asked for his consent again. However, this time around, his son could sign the papers for himself.
On May 9, 1967, a few days before Mother's Day, 21-year-old Corporal Bettencourt was killed during combat at Hill 778,about 12 kilometers West Northwest of Khe Sanh,during Operation Beacon Star.
The Island's first soldier to die in Vietnam, his body was brought home for burial in the family plot in Edgartown cemetery. Ms. Bettencourt and her brothers Peter, John, and Michael still live in Edgartown. Their brother Bruce lives in Florida.
Following Monday's ceremony, Ms. Bettencourt remarked on how wonderful it was to see so many people from the Island community there.
He served with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
US Marine Corporal Daniel Stephen Bettencourt was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, CPL Bettencourt served our country until May 9th, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Daniel died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Daniel was born on April 3rd, 1945 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. CPL Bettencourt is on panel 19E, line 069 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Daniel S. Bettencourt was born in Chappaquiddick on April 3, 1945. He attended Edgartown School and enjoyed membership in the Island's Boy's Club while growing up. As a teenager, he made the decision to quit school and enlist in the Marine Corps. His two older brothers who were already in the Marine Corps tried to talk him into going into another branch of service, but he wanted to be a Marine, his sister Noreen said.
Anxious to enlist but underage at 17, Daniel had to get his parents' signed permission on his enlistment papers. When his first tour of duty was ending, he reenlisted so that he could join the escalating war effort in Vietnam. Ms. Bettencourt recalled that their father thought he should have been asked for his consent again. However, this time around, his son could sign the papers for himself.
On May 9, 1967, a few days before Mother's Day, 21-year-old Corporal Bettencourt was killed during combat at Hill 778,about 12 kilometers West Northwest of Khe Sanh,during Operation Beacon Star.
The Island's first soldier to die in Vietnam, his body was brought home for burial in the family plot in Edgartown cemetery. Ms. Bettencourt and her brothers Peter, John, and Michael still live in Edgartown. Their brother Bruce lives in Florida.
Following Monday's ceremony, Ms. Bettencourt remarked on how wonderful it was to see so many people from the Island community there.
He served with Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
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