Today in History: The Battle of "Hell House" in Fallujah.
Hell House was the nickname the US Marines of 3/1st Kilo Company and Weapons Company gave to a single, heavily fortified two-story house in South Fallujah known for its very intense fighting.
11 Marines were wounded in the battle, many of them seriously, and one was killed in action (Sgt. Byron Norwood, 3/1 CAAT).
First Sergeant Cassel and Chief Robert Mitchell would both receive the Navy Cross for their actions inside Hell House.
November 13, 2004.