Bravo Co. 1/5 had their own 'John Wayne'.

1969

China Beach

Sgt. Dave Marks

This Marine earned the name 'Sgt. Rock'

A 1/5 warrior who was The living definition of "bad to the bone."

'The Duke' would have been proud.

"I Salute this Marine for his Outstanding Service in the Vietnam War.  His contribution to Bravo 1/5 surpassed excellence and he is deserving of the highest respect.  A Hero and Marine Brother,
Dave Marks remains Semper Fidelis."
                   Sgt. Greg Kraljev

Silver Star

Sgt. 'Rock' and Cpl. Marty Burns

  Dave Marks recieves congratulations for his
'Meritorious Combat Promotion to Staff Sergeant'

'Dave Marks was one Hell of a MARINE'

'Rock' constantly put himself in harms way setting the example for his men.  Dave was a true Combat Warrior and the Marine everyone wanted to follow into battle.  His brother Marines continue to remember his service as the outstanding contribution that it was.

  ' Marks upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps'

Dave's Marine Service includes.....

          Echo 2/23 4th Marine Division      June 1963 to Nov. 1968
            Staging BN Camp Pendelton         Nov. 1968
            Bravo 1/5                                           Jan. 1969  to  Jan. 1970
            3rd Marine Air Wing El Toro         Feb. 1970 to Nov. 1970
            Echo 2/23 4th Marine Division     Nov. 1970 to April 1971

When someone asks 'what your home town is' Dave replies...

"My name is Sgt. Rock..... my home town is the First Marine Division."