The Khe Sanh Veterans

Side 1

The Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam 1968, “Home was where you dug it” Eternally Bonded, The Battle of Khe Sanh claimed the lives of 2,097 United States servicemen. This historic marker is dedicated to honor and preserve the memory of New Mexico servicemen who fought, were wounded in action, or later died. The Khe Sanh veterans will forever live in each others hearts.

Side 2

These servicemen from New Mexico were killed in action at Khe Sanh: Cpl. Carlos C Aguirre, USMC, February 24, 1968, Silver City; Capt. Edmund D. Bilbrey, USA, March 11, 1971, Albuquerque; Cpl. James L. Foster, USMC, May 19, 1968, Roswell; S. Sgt. Robert L. Graham, USA, June 18, 1969, Roswell; Cpl. David C. Grijalva, USMC, April 27, 1967, Santa Rita; L/Cpl. John A. Le Compte, USMC, July 01, 1968, Albuquerque; Pfc. Stephen Orosco, USMC, June 18, 1969, Tularosa; Cpl. Bobby A. Taylor, USMC, February 03, 1968, Silver City; HM-3 Ronald D. Whitlow, USN, August 6. 1968, Albuquerque.