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IN HONOR OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PFC MICHAEL VANCIL
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 7, 2022
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Private First Class Michael Vancil, a native of Detroit, Michigan on what would be his 75th Birthday. He was killed in action during the Vietnam War, and his service to our nation and his ultimate sacrifice is worthy of commendation.
Michael Vancil was born to Warren and Socorro Vancil on March 11, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up he spent time at home in Detroit with his loving siblings David, Arthur, Joseph, Bruce, and Nina. A gifted fisherman, he could often be found fishing around Southeast Michigan and dancing with friends around town. At age 17, he heard the call of his country and decided to join the fight. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 7, 1964, joining Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division (Rein) FMF.
During his deployment, he was assigned to patrol the Thura Thien Hue province, providing defense in a vital area of South Vietnam. On June 17, 1966, near Route 546 and Highway 1, CAC 7 Alpha lay in their ambush site providing essential defense. The Viet Cong opened fire on the Marine patrolmen and Private First Class Vancil was killed by hostile rifle fire at age 19.
Private First Class Vancil is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. His memory is enshrined forever at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. where his name is listed at Panel 8E, Line 59. He is also enshrined at the Veterans Memorial Wall at the John D. Dingell, VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan that honors City of Detroit residents who lost their lives in combat.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and legacy of Private First Class Michael Vancil for his invaluable service to this nation. He showed courage and patriotism at such a young age, and his sacrifice has never been forgotten. Private First Class Vancil gave his all. We are grateful for his honorable service and know that his legacy lives on through his loving family and friends.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 40
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