In Memory of

In Memory of
Anton J. Dietrich Jr.
September 17, 1918 – February 16, 2018

Anton was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Infantry from 1941 to 1947. He saw action in Africa, Sicily, and France. He was wounded in Sedjenane, North Africa and France. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, the French Legion of Honor and many additional awards.

Anton held the position of Commander of Colon-Rivera Memorial Chapter 3 NYC along with other positions. He will be gravely missed by his fellow Patriots.

Thank you for your dedicated service.

In Memory of Past Commander
Ferdinand Ressy
May 18, 1949 – August 13, 2016

Ferdinand was a combat wounded veteran who proudly served his country in Vietnam. He enjoyed working with veterans and was the Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Colon - Rivera Memorial Chapter 3 in NYC.

Ferdinand Ressy was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on May 19,1949. His family moved to the Bronx when he was three. Ferdinand attended Aviation High School in Queens New York.

He joined the Army on November 18, 1968 and was sent to Vietnam in May 12, 1969. In April of 1970 he was wounded in combat and was awarded a Purple Heart medal. He was also awarded the National Defense Service medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation medal, Vietnam Campaigan medal with the 60 device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Action Honor medal, First Class Unit Citation. He left Vietnam on April 16, 1970 and was discharge at Fort Carson Colorado November 17, 1970.

He joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2002 and became active in Chapter 3 in 2012. He was laid to rest in Calverton Cemetery on Long Island and will be missed by all.

Ferdinand held the position of Commander of Colon-Rivera Memorial Chapter 3 NYC. He will be gravely missed by his fellow Patriots.

Thank you for your dedicated service.

In Memory of
David Louis Hall Sr.
December 8, 1947 - September 1, 2021

David Hall was a valued member of the team
and contributed to the M.O.P.H in many ways.

He was drafted into the United State Army in
1967 and served for two years during the
Vietnam War. After returning from his military
service, David became heavily involved in
veteran organizations. He was a dedicated
volunteer at the Hudson Valley Health Care
Center in Montrose, NY. There he aided
veterans in receiving healthcare, support
services, and financial assistance. David
advocated for the rights of veterans through
his work with many organizations: Past Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart–Chapter 3, American Legion, the Westchester County Veteran’s Agency, the Mount Vernon Veteran’s Service Agency, and countless others.

Besides being an excellent worker, He was always good-humoured and considerate towards his colleagues. David Hall will be sadly missed by everyone at the M.O.P.H chapter 3.

In Memory of
Daniel T. Nelson
August 21, 1948 - September 7, 2021

Following his enlistment with the Marine
Corps in 1967, Dan was deployed to Quang
Nam-Da Nang Province in Vietnam, where
he fought in numerous combat operations
against Communist Forces
(Operation Scotland II, Operation Lancaster II,
Operation Kentucky, Operation Maui Peak,
Operation Meade River) in Quang Tri Province,
RVN and Quang Nam Province, RVN, along with
his fellow solders of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, 1st Regiment, during the Vietnam War.
Promoted to Lance Corporal, Dan and his fellow Marines of 1/1 were forced to engage in vicious hand-to-hand fighting when “D Company” Unit came under enemy attack on Hill 689 in Khe Sanh as part of the Tet Offensive. Injured on November 22, 1968 by shrapnel from mortar bombs, Dan was the sole surviving Marine of his platoon to return home. For his near death combat on the battlefield, Dan was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Rifle Marksman Badge and the New York State Conspicuous Service Award upon his return from Vietnam.

Dan was a proud member of the Theodore Korony American Legion Post #253, the Marine Corps League and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Colon-Rivera Memorial Chapter 3 NYC.

In Memory of
Corporal Abner Greenberg
October 28, 1924 – February 3, 2022

Abner Greenberg was a member
of chapter 3 since 12-4-2001.
A recipient of the Purple Heart medal
for his valorous service with the United
States Marines Corps in World War II,
died on Thursday February 3, 2022
at the Montrose VA Medical Center in
Montrose, NY. He was 97.

The day after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Abner enlisted in the Marines. Just barely of age to enlist, he completed boot camp at Parris Island, and then served at Quantico before being deployed to the Pacific. Abner was assigned to the 4th Marine Division and was part of the invasion of Iwo Jima in February 1945.

On the 17th day of the invasion, Abner was shot in the head and evacuated. He remained unconscious for 90 days on a hospital ship, spending time in hospitals in Saipan, Hawaii, California and St. Albans, Queens, while undergoing multiple operations to reconstruct his skull and jawbone.

In the 1980s, still feeling the physical and emotional aftereffects of his war-time experiences, Abner joined a Post Traumatic Distress Syndrome group. He would go on to work closely with PTSD support groups for World War II veterans and Purple Heart recipients. Additionally, he served as a mentor to many young veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2014, he was elected to the New York State Senate veterans hall of fame. He will be sadly missed by everyone at the M.O.P.H chapter 3.

In Memory of
Marvin Allen Sr.
February 23, 1943 - December 5,2018

Marvin served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969.
His Service to our country merited Marvin Allen Sr. the highest honor and recognition from the US Government...The Purple Heart. In addition, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Marvin Allen Sr. has been a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 3 since 1998 to 2018. He will be gravely missed by his fellow Patriots.