On Marine Corps Birthday November 10th 1967 the 11th Engineer Bn had its newly built Bn Chapel dedicated to all members of the Battalion. In attendance were (24) Marine Engineers who were awarded Purple Hearts. One Bronze Star was also issued along with the Battaltion's unit award – the Meritorious Commendation. Also they had a cake cutting ceremony and all Marines in attendance were allowed 2 beers or sodas.
Source: 11th Engineer Bn command chronologies
Semper Fi Marines
Gene Spanos
Sd Ldr -11th Engineers – Charlie Co 2/28 -2/69
08' Reunion Committee
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