2nd Battalion, 9th Marines Network

Information and Current Affairs Page

This page has been created to provide information and current items of interest.  This has been done to provide our members with the most recent news occurring during the intervals between issuance of new Battalion Runner Newsletters.  Entries here will be listed by date, with the most recent items being listed first.  Older items will be removed upon issuance of the next Battalion Runner.  I hope this new page will serve to improve the service the Network provides to our members.  As always, anyone can email me at twoninencoic@aol.com with questions, concerns, information, etc. at any time.

Semper Fi

Danny Schuster - Network Administrator

I received the following note from Tony Christopher seeking information about his uncle, Anthony Christopher, who served with H&S Company and was KIA in 1965 from an accidental self inflicted wound.  Danny

My name is Anthony Christopher. I am named after my Dad's older brother who was a Marine in Vietnam. I don't really know much about him. My dad was only 13 when he died.
 For years I have wanted to know about him as a Marine and to know if he had any friends or anyone that remembered him. I have searched the internet in the past but have now gained the courage (though I hope it is not misplaced ) to reach out.
 I know he was part of the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines in H&S company. He is listed on your web site.
 
 
 
He died 25, August 1965 in Da Nang. The last of my research turned up a document, which I never copied, stating that he died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
 I am just reaching out to see if anybody remembers Tony. If there is anyone that could tell me about him. Maybe has a picture that he is in. Did anyone call him friend.
 I wasn't born until 1979 and I carry his name; I spent the last 45 years wondering about him. Specifically, those few years he spent as a Marine.
 
Thank you for your service and for your time. Again, I hope I have not crossed any line by reaching out.
 
Best,
 
Tony Christopher
tonyinc@hotmail.com