Rowland Joseph Adamoli ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On August 18, 1965 Corporal Adamoli was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 259220 |
Service ID | 1967396 |
Name | Rowland Joseph Adamoli |
From | Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
Birth Date | May 18, 1940 |
Casualty Date | August 18, 1965 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Marine Corps |
Rank | Corporal |
Specialty | Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman |
Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 1st Amtrac Battalion, 4th Marines, A Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
Location | An Cuong 2 Namyen Hill 30, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Rowland is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02e, Line 53. |
Additional Details
The Battle of Van Tuong, also known as Operation Starlite, was the first major offensive action conducted by a purely U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War. It was launched on August 18, 1965. It was conducted as a combined arms assault involving ground, air and naval units.
To the Americans, the battle was considered a great success as they engaged a significant Vietcong unit and came out victorious. Despite this, the National Liberation Front also claimed victory, announcing that they had inflicted 900 American casualties, destroyed 22 tanks and APCs, and downed 13 choppers. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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