Hill 119

For 600 relentless days, Recon Marines defended Hill 119 in Vietnam, enduring constant probes and assaults and launching daring deep reconnaissance patrols. Their precise, deadly supporting arms fire on NVA forces made them the target of the elite T89 Sapper Battalion of the North Vietnamese Army.

Colonel Michael O. "Deli" Fallon, USMC (Ret.) is a Marine combat veteran having served thirty-three years as an infantry Marine. He commanded in combat at every level from Recon Team to Task Force. In Vietnam he served with both the 3rd Bn, 26th Marines and 1st Recon Battalion. He commanded on Hill 119 during the Vietnam War as a reconnaissance platoon leader. Following active duty, he joined industry to continue supporting Marines for over 22 years, leading deployments of Command and Control systems. He has published multiple articles in the Marine Corps Gazette and is a first-place winner of the annual Naval War College writing award. He holds two master's degrees from the Naval War College and The American University and is a member of the Order of St. Crispin (OSC). He and Sandy have three grown children, two grandchildren and two dogs.