Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Marine PFC Alvin Dale Hutchings, Age 19 of Sparta, TN.
KIA Aug. 3, 1966 Vietnam
He is honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 9E, Line 104
Alvin is buried at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery, White County,TN.
PFC Hutchings was awarded: Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign medals.
Alvin was a Rifleman and served with 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, M Company.
He died of his wounds from an explosive device “Ground Casualty” South Vietnam , Quang Nam province.
We had an amazing walk today. We walked 25.71 miles, from Crossville to Sparta, TN. I felt as tho Marine PFC Hutchings was right their with me. I want to thank my friend Robert for doing the walk with me. I know that we both were in pain by the time we made it but that is nothing compared to what this young man went threw in Vietnam. I want to thank everyone who honked and waved, in helping us honor this hero. It was just amazing. I know I will not ever forget this walk and we will never forget Marine PFC Alvin Dale Hutchings.
