Mount Lebanon,
which was originally part of St. Clair Township, was named for two Cedar
of Lebanon trees planted at the Clokey residence on Bower Hill Road.
James Brady, John Henry, William Lea, Alexander Long, and Andrew
McFarland were some of the first settlers. Mount Lebanon
is located six miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in southern
Allegheny County, and covers 5.88 square miles of land. Mt.
Lebanon Township was created from
part of Scott Township
in 1911.
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Fire / Medical Rescue: 911 Pennsylvania State
Police: 412-787-2000
Poison Control Center:
1-800-222-1222 Mount Lebanon Township Population:
33,017
This
page is dedicated to the memory of two Marines from
Mt Lebanon who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam
WILLIAM DAVID MORGAN
CPL (E4)
U.S. Marines
H COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION
9TH MARINE REGIMENT, 3RD MARINE DIVISION
Medal of Honor Citation
Rank and
organization: Corporal
U.S. Marine Corps. Company H, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division
Place and date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 25 February 1969.
Entered service at: Pittsburgh, Pa
Born: 17 September 1947, Pittsburgh, Pa
MOH Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his
life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader with
Company H, in operations against the enemy. While participating in Operation
DEWEY CANYON southeast of Vandergrift Combat Base, 1 of the squads of Cpl.
Morgan's platoon was temporarily pinned down and sustained several casualties
while attacking a North Vietnamese Army force occupying a heavily fortified
bunker complex. Observing that 2 of the wounded marines had fallen in a position
dangerously exposed to the enemy fire and that all attempts to evacuate them
were halted by a heavy volume of automatic weapons fire and rocket-propelled
grenades. Cpl. Morgan unhesitatingly maneuvered through the dense jungle
undergrowth to a road that passed in front of a hostile emplacement which was
the principal source of enemy fire. Fully aware of the possible consequences of
his valiant action, but thinking only of the welfare of his injured companions,
Cpl. Morgan shouted words of encouragement to them as he initiated an aggressive
assault against the hostile bunker. While charging across the open road, he was
clearly visible to the hostile soldiers who turned their fire in his direction
and mortally wounded him, but his diversionary tactic enabled the remainder of
his squad to retrieve their casualties and overrun the North Vietnamese Army
position. His heroic and determined actions saved the lives of 2 fellow marines
and were instrumental in the subsequent defeat of the enemy. Cpl. Morgan's
indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the U.S. Naval Services. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
Quang Tri Province
February 25, 1969 at age 21
ON THE WALL Panel 31W, Row 54
THOMAS
ARNOLD BIRD, JR. First
Lieutenant (O2) U.S. Marines
HMM-363
Quang Ngai Province
March 21, 1966 at age 23
ON THE WALL Panel 6E, Row 28
THOMAS A. BIRD, JR. PARK
DEDICATED ON MEMORIAL DAY 1967 IN MEMORY OF
LIEUTENANT THOMAS A. BIRD, JR.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WHO WAS THE FIRST RESIDENT
OF MOUNT LEBANON TOWNSHIP
KILLED IN VIETNAM AND TO HONOR
ALL MOUNT LEBANON RESIDENTS
WHO HAVE SERVED IN VIETNAM
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