Operation ESSEX took place in QUANG NAM Province. It Started on 1967-11-05 and ended on 1967-11-18.

Unit Awards For This Operation Included: None

3rd Battalion 5th Marine Battalion Officers
Commander	LtCol W. K. Rockey
Executive Officer	Maj R. C. Wise
S1-Personnel Officer	2ndLt J. W. Horton
S2-Intelligence Officer	1stLt D. R. Dunagan
S3-Ops/Plans/Training Officer	Maj P. E. Shaw
S4-Logistics Officer	2ndLt W. W. King
S5-Public Affairs Officer	1stLt G. E. Owsley
H&S Company Commander	Capt R. J. Marnell
India Company Commander	Capt H. J. Kolawowski
Kilo Company Commander	Capt J. R. Tenney
Lima Company Commander	Capt J. D. Niotis
Mike Company Commander	Capt J. E. Mitchell

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Command Chronology

Stories Submitted By Members

Battalion Casualties
Killed In Action	9
Died of Wounds	0
Wounded In Action	37
Wounded In Action Not Evacuated	13
Non-Battle Casualty Evacuated	21