Roll of Honor

Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) parade, 1965 Columbian


Russell Lloyd Equi

  • School: Columbia College
  • Class Year: 1966
  • War: Vietnam War
  • Date of Death: January 26, 1969

Second Lieutenant Russell Lloyd Equi, H&S Company, 3rd AMTRAC, BN, 1st Marine Division, United States Marine Corps (Reserve) 1803 Assault Amphibious Vehicle Officer, died January 26, 1963 as the result of an explosive device at Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. His body was recovered. He was commanding amphibious operations in the Mekong Delta.

The NROTC drill team, Neptune's Guards, at final review, 1964 Columbian The NROTC drill team, Neptune's Guards, at final review, 1964 Columbian

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