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“1Lt Charles Matteffs, platoon leader first platoon C/1-61. He was instrumental in keeping alive the 22 survivors of his trapped platoon and several helicopter crews on 12 Nov 1969 until they were rescued in the wee hours of 13 Nov 1969 by Captain Blunt and a volunteer patrol in Starr Valley. Also later in his tour, he became Scout Platoon Leader of 1-61 (courtesy Charles Matteffs).”
― Lou Pepi, "My brothers have my back": Inside the November 1969 Battle on the Vietnamese DMZ