Hunt Co., TX - Sgt. Francis Walker Serving In Viet Nam ****************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************** Sgt. Francis Walker Serving In Viet Nam Marine Sergeant Francis R. Walker, son of Mrs. Vonda R. Walker, 9312 San Fernando Way, Dallas, Texas, and husband of the former Miss Sherry Robbins, is in Viet Nam serving with the 11th Motor Transport Battalion of the First Marine Division. His Battalion's primary mission is to augment and reinforce the land transport capabilities of major elements of an expeditionary force for the tactical, logistical, and administrative movement of troops, supplies, and equipment. The unit is also engaged in a civic action program designed to assist the Vietnamese people in completing self-help projects, such as the building of wells, culverts, small bridges, and schools. Equipment and materials for the projects are made available through the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund. Marines in Viet Nam provide the know-how and guide the Vietnamese people in carrying out these projects. Mrs. Vonda Walker is the former Vonda Roach and former resident and teacher here. Sgt. Walker's mailing address is Sgt. F. R. Walker, 19992777 USMC, 11th Motor Transport Battalion, H&S Company, FPO San Francisco, California 96602 (November 17, 1967, The Celeste Courier)