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PFC Charles E. Alston
U.S. Army
Killed January 25, 1966 in An Khe
Private First Class On January 25, 1966 Charles E. Alston was killed in the worst plane crash during the Vietnam War. 46 men, including Alston, were killed with a C-123 Provider crashed after taking off from An Khe. The plane experienced engine failure and was trying to return to An Khe.
He was 24 years old and was not married. He lived in Raleigh.
He is honored on Panel 4E, Line 86 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SSG Curtis F. Baggett
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed February 6, 1968 in Quang Nam Province
Navy Cross
Staff Sergeant Curtis Baggett was killed on Feb. 6, 1968 in the Quang Nam Province in the wake of the Tet Offensive. He was 31 years old, was married and lived in Raleigh. It was reported that he was killed when struck by a rocket round.
Staff Sergeant Baggett was awarded the Navy Cross, our nation’s second highest military honor. His citation includes: As his unit assaulted the enemy, the Marines came under intense automatic weapons, mortar, and B-40 rocket fire. Although armed with only a .45 caliber pistol, Staff Sergeant Baggett quickly rallied his men and led them in a determined assault against the hostile emplacements, over-running one position and seizing a light machine gun after annihilating two enemy soldiers. Ignoring the hostile fire around him, he unhesitatingly led his men in assaulting the enemy, who were firing from positions in a nearby tree line, utilizing the confiscated machine gun to deliver effective fire as he advanced.
Observing that the enemy was located in a well prepared trench line ,he disregarded his own safety and courageously maneuvered to a position approximately five meters from the rear of the North Vietnamese emplacements. He exposed himself to enemy hand grenades and .50 caliber machine – gun fire in order to bring effective fire to bear on the entrenched enemy. Subsequently moving to a partially destroyed Vietnamese hut, he delivered a heavy volume of fire against the enemy and repeatedly maneuvered into the fire – swept area to pinpoint the source of enemy fire and direct the actions of his men. Disregarding his personal safety, he steadfastly maintained his vulnerable position until he was killed by a North Vietnamese B-40 rocket round.
He is honored on Panel 37E, line 47 and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SP4 Everdene Baker, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed June 7, 1967 in Hua Nghia Province
Specialist 4 Everdene Baker, Jr., was killed on June 7, 1967 in the Hua Nghia province. He was 21 years old and was from Zebulon. It was reported that Everdene died from multiple fragmentation wounds when his vehicle ran over a land mine. Five other members of his company were killed that day.
He is honored on Panel 21E, Line 65 and is buried at Stokes Chapel Baptist Church in Middlesex.
LCPL Robert P. Breeden
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed September 18, 1967 in Quang Tri Province
Lance Corporal Bobby Breenden was from Raleigh and graduated from Broughton High School. He was 22 and married. He was killed by small arms fire.
He is honored on Panel 26 E, Line 88 and is buried at Arlington National cemetery.
2LT David Leon Caplan
U.S. Army
Killed on August 1, 1970 in Binh Duong Province
First LieutenantDavid L. Caplan was from Raleigh and was 22 years old when his helicopter malfunctioned and crashed. He died in the crash.
He is honored on Panel 37E, line 47. 8 W, Line 74 and is buried in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Kansas.
CPL Clyde Ray Carter, Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed 29 October 1968 in Quang Nam Province
Carter was a radio operator in Vietnam and died from an undetermined explosion. He was 19 years old and had attended Enloe High School.
He is honored on Panel 12E, Line 70 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
Capt Leon Gordon Chadwick
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed 14 November 1966 in Quang Nam, Vietnam
Silver Star
Leon Chadwick was a native of Raleigh and attended the University of North Carolina. He was killed when the helicopter he was flying was shot down on a strafing run. He was posthumously awarded a Silver Star for actions he had taken the week before.
He is honored on Panel 12E, Line 70 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC John Stanford Collier
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed February 28, 1968 in Thua Thien, Vietnam
Private First Class John S. Collier was from Fuquay-Varina. He was killed by an undetermined explosion. He was 20 years old and was not married.
He is honored on Panel 61E, Line 41 and is buried at Norrington Cemetery in Harnett County.
SPEC4 Charles Allen Collins
U.S. Army
Killed November 17, 1965 in Hue
Charles Collins was from Holly Springs and was killed by small arms fire while he was serving in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division.
He is honored on Panel 3E, Line and is buried in Holly Springs Cemetery.
PFC James Alan Copeland
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed November 8, 1968 in Quang Nam
Private First Class James Copeland lived in Raleigh. He was 18 years old when he was killed by small arms fire. He was married and had one child.
He is honored on Panel 39W, Line 36 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SP4 John Benjamin Davis, III
U.S. Army
Killed July 7, 1966 in Hue
Specialist 4 John Davis was born in Norfolk, but lived in Raleigh after graduating from Norview High School. He spent four years in the Coast Guard before enlisting in the Army and going to Korea for 18 months. He transferred to South Vietnam and was wounded in the stomach and chest in fighting near Hue.
He is honored on Panel 9E, Line 4 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
PFC Thomas Warren Davis
U.S. Army
Killed January 13, 1969 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam
Private First Class Warren Davis was with the 92nd Artillery Regiment in Vietnam. He extended his stay in Vietnam to shorten his enlistment period and was killed in a rocket attack on Dak To in the final days of his deployment.
He was grew up on Brooks Avenue and attended Garner schools.
The citation for his Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device in part reads “Private First Class Thomas W Davis distinguished himself by exceptional heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on 13 May 1969, while serving as a cannoneer with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery. At approximately 1800 hours, Battery A received a barrage of 122mm rocket rounds. Private Davis … manned the Howitzer for direct fire on the hostile position. His knowledge of the duties of a cannoneer enabled him to fulfill all of his responsibilities in an outstanding manner, thus setting the example for other members of his section. Even though the enemy rounds were exploding around his position, Private Davis remained with his howitzer throughout the encounter so that the weapon could maintain its rapid fire. At approximately 1830 hours a hostile rocket round, which impacted in his immediate area, mortally wounded him.“
He is honored on Panel 25 W, Row 103 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh.
2LT William Edward Davis, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed December 10, 1965 in unreported location
William Davis lived in Raleigh. He was 24 years old and died because of multiple fragmentation wounds.
He is honored on Panel 4E, Line 8 and is buried at the Carolina Biblical Gardens in Raleigh, NC.
SSG Robert Clark Dawson
U.S. Army
Killed June 18, 1970 in Quang Tin, Vietnam
Staff Sergeant Robert Clark Dawson was a graduate of South Johnston High School and was a tank commander in Vietnam. He was killed while disarming an anti-tank mine. He grew up in the Cleveland community and attended Garner schools.
He is honored on Panel 09W, Row 063 and is buried at Mount Zion Methodist Church between Garner and Benson.
PFC Dwight T. Denning
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed January 26, 1968 in Quang Tri Province
Private First Class Tommy Denning was killed just prior to the Tet Offensive on Jan. 26, 1968. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported he died from small arms fire or grenade.
He was from Raleigh and graduated from Broughton High School.
He is honored on Panel 35E, Row 38 and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Wayland Dunn, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed August 14, 1966 in Pleiku Province
Sergeant Wayland Dunn was a Wake County native who enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was killed by small arms fire in the mountains of Pleiku near the Cambodian border. Dunn’s company was pursuing a group of Viet Cong when Dunn’s men encountered an entrenched North Vietnamese battalion. In the ensuing fight, 138 North Vietnamese troops were killed and 17 U.S. troops lost their lives.
He is honored on Panel 10E, Line 3.
CAPT Donald Homer Dwiggins, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed November 9, 1969 in Tay Ninh Province
Silver Star
Captain Don Dwiggins went to the U.S. Military Academy after one year at the University of North Carolina and became a tank commander. He was 25 and had a wife and child.
He was killed when a tank detonated a mine and he was struck by fragments.
Previously, he had been awarded a Soldier’s Medal for removing a burning phosphorous shell from a large stockpile of ammunition and carrying it 25 meters before burying it in mud and dirt. He also received a Silver Star
He is honored on Panel 16W, Line 49 and is buried at the Salisbury National Cemetery.
LCPL Linwood Earl Ebron
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed May 10, 1967 in Quang Nam Province
First LieutenantLinwood Ebron was born in Greenville, NC, but lived in Raleigh. He was killed in an undetermined explosion.
He is honored on Panel 19E, Line 78 and is buried in Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Larry Wayne Ellis
U.S. Army
Killed September 22, 1969 in Quang Tin Province
Staff Sergeant Larry Ellis was 25 years old and was from Raleigh. He was killed by small arms fire.
He is honored on panel 18W, Line 124 and is buried in the Salisbury National Cemetery.
SPC4 Phil Fleming
U.S. Army
Killed March 24, 1969, Kon Tum Province
Silver Star
Specialist 4 Phil Fleming was a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He was killed after helping evacuate wounded members of his platoon. He was awarded a Silver Star, our nation’s third highest military honor, for his bravery and heroism. He spent many of his younger years in Raleigh, but attended Garner High School after his family moved to Garner.
He is honored on Panel 28W, Row 25.
SSGT Ollie Forte
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed June 6, 1968 in Quang Nam Province
Silver Star
Staff Sergeant Ollie Forte was 30 years old and was from Raleigh. He was killed by small arms fire. He received a Silver Star for his actions on the day he was killed.
His Silver Star citation reads, in part:
“Staff Sergeant FORTE’S platoon suddenly came under intense small arms and automatic weapon’s fire from a large, well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army force. Reacting instantly, he skillfully maneuvered his men to more advantageous positions and commenced directing the delivery of a heavy volume of suppressive fire upon the enemy emplacements. Fearlessly exposing himself to the hostile fire, he boldly moved from one position to another, shouting words of encouragement to his men and directing their fire. After ensuring that casualties were evacuated, he deployed his platoon on line and commenced an assault against the North Vietnamese positions. Completely disregarding his own safety, he aggressively led the Marines in a determined attack across the fire-swept terrain, and as his unit reached the objective, he was mortally wounded. His bold initiative and heroic actions inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in forcing the enemy to flee in panic and confusion.”
He is honored on Panel 58W, Line 25 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
1LT Donald Jerome Frazelle
U.S. Army
Killed March 21, 1971 in Quang Nam Province
First Lieutenant Donald Frazelle was a Raleigh native. He was 24 years old and was married with two children. He was shot by sniper and died from his wounds 10 days later. Previously, he was awarded the Soldier’s Medals for heroically rescuing the occupants of a burning crashed helicopter.
He is honored on Panel 4W, Line 63 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
SGT James Oliver Godwin
U.S. Army
Killed October 2, 1969 in Bien Hoa Province
Sergeant James Godwin was born in Sampson County, but lived in Raleigh. He was 24 years old and was married. He was killed in a vehicular crash while in Vietnam.
He is honored on Panel 17W, Line 26 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Richard Joseph Grieme
U.S. Army
Killed June 20, 1970 in Cambodia
Sergeant Richard Grieme was a native of Raleigh. He was 23 years old and was not married.
He was killed by small arms fire while on a mission inside Cambodia.
He is honored on Panel 9W, Line 72 and is buried at Oakdale Cemetery in Hendersonville.
PFC Johnnie Darriel Harris
U.S. Army
Killed March 26, 1968 in Thua Thien
Private First Class Darriel Harris was a native of Nashville, NC, but graduated from Raleigh Ligon High, where he was a member of the track team. He enlisted immediately after graduation and was 19 when he was killed by small arms fire.
He is honored on Panel 46E, Line 34 and is buried at Saint Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Spring Hope, NC.
SP5 Joseph Lee Hopkins, Jr.
U.S. Army
Died October 2, 1968 in Binh Dinh
Specialist 5 Joseph Hopkins lived in Raleigh and died in Vietnam in a non-hostile occurrence.
He is honored on Panel 42W, Line 62 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Nathaniel Hudson
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed April 9, 1969 in Quang Nam Province
Sergeant Nate Hudson was born in Wilson, but lived in Raleigh. He was on his second tour of duty in Vietnam when he was killed in the line of duty. He was 28 years old and was married.
He is honored on Panel 27W, Line 45 and is buried in the Middlesex First Baptist Church.
1LT Samuel Adams James, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed December 4, 1966 in unreported location
First Lieutenant Samuel Adams lived in Raleigh. He was 24 years old when he was killed in Vietnam.
He is honored on Panel 13E, Line 10 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Robert Lewis Jones
U.S. Army
Killed October 23, 1968 in Quang Tin Province
Private First Class Bobby Jones was a 1964 graduate of Broughton High. He was 22 years old when he was killed by an undetermined explosion.
He is on panel 40W, line 25 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Joseph Robert King, Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed March 3, 1969 in Quang Nam Province
Private First Class Joseph King was 23 years old and was married when he was killed by small arms fire in Vietnam.
He is honored on Panel 30W, Line 5 and is buried at the Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington.
PFC Joseph Macon
U.S. Army
Killed September 12, 1968 in Tay Ninh Province
Private First Class Joseph Macon was born in Durham County and lived in Raleigh. He served in an artillery regiment in Vietnam and was killed by small arms fire.
He is honored on Panel 44W, Line 39 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
CPL Harold Van Mann, Jr.
U.S. Army
Died January 25, 1970 in Phouc Tuy Province
Corporal Harold Mann had been in Vietnam only 12 days when his body was found in Vung Tau Harbor. He had drown. He was 22 years old.
He is honored on Panel 14W, Line 66 and is buried at the Carolina Biblical Gardens in Raleigh, NC.
CPL Henry Lee McArthur
U.S. Army
Killed March 14, 1969 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam
Silver Star
Corporal Henry Lee McArthur lived in Fuquay-Varina and died from wounds received when a mine exploded. He was awarded a Silver Star and a Bronze
Star for valor.
He is honored on Panel 24 W, 112 and is buried at St. Johns Baptist Church in Shannon, NC.
PFC Ernest C. McCrimmon, Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed May 16, 1968 in Quang Nam Province
Private First Class Ernest McCrimmon lived in Raleigh and attended Ligon High School. He was killed at Phu Dong when three companies of Marines assaulted dug-in North Vietnamese Army regulars. The NVA was driven from Phu Dong, leaving more than 130 dead behind. In addition to 38 wounded, the Marines lost 25 men killed in action. Ernest was one of those men.
He is honored on panel 61E, line 15 and is buried at the National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
LCPL William James McGee, IV
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed Sept. 9, 1967 in Quang Nam
Lance Corporal Bill McGee was a Broughton High graduate where he drove a bus. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that he died when the helicopter in which he was riding collided with another helicopter and crashed to the ground.
He is honored on Panel 25E, Line 88 and is buried at National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Larry Holmes McLaughlin
U.S. Army
Killed January 4, 1968 in Hua Nghia, Vietnam
Silver Star
Sergeant Larry McLaughlin was raised near Carolina Pines Baptist Church and was a 1964 Garner High School graduate. He was a sergeant in an infantry platoon and received a Silver Star for his courageous actions in saving his squad during a fire fight in the action that cost him his life. His calm demeanor in the midst of battle earned him the respect of his men and of all of those who learned of his bravery.
He is honored on Panel 33E, Row 037 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Douglas Eugene Moore
U.S. Army
Killed on March 25, 1967 in Tay Ninh Province
Sergeant Douglas Moore lived in Raleigh. He was 24 years old and was married with three children when he was killed. It was reported that he died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Douglas was born on June 10th, 1942 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
He served our country for 6 years.
He is honored on Panel 17E, Line 46 and is buried at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Willow Springs, NC.
SP4 Lee Arthur Moore, Jr.
U.S. Army
Killed on March 3, 1966 in unknown location
Specialist 4 Lee A. Moore, Jr., was from Raleigh and was 27 years old when he was killed. He was married. It was reported that Lee died from small arms fire or grenade.
He is honored on Panel 6E, Line 66 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
1LT James Edward Oxley
U.S. Air Force
Killed November 26, 1966 in Gia Hinh Province
First Lieutenant James Oxley lived in Raleigh and graduated from Ligon High School. He was 24 years old and married when he was killed in a plane crash.
He is honored on Panel 12E, Line 122 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
MAJ David Hunter Pittard
U.S. Air Force
Killed September 27, 1968 in Binh Dinh
Major David Pittard was a 1953 graduate of Garner High School and was an N.C. State graduate. He was teaching AFROTC at Lehigh University when he was deployed to Vietnam in 1968. He was qualified to fly 11 aircraft, but flew rescue helicopters in Vietnam. He was fatally wounded by ground forces while on a rescue mission. He was married and had a two-year-old son. He was awarded two Silver Stars, a Distinguishing Flying Cross, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and other decorations. A memorial to him was erected at the Phu Cat Air Base in Vietnam following his death.
He is honored on Panel 42W, Line 32 and is buried at Raleigh Memorial Park.
CPL Robert Alton Pretty
U.S. Army
Killed December 6, 1967 in Bien Hoa Province
Corporal Robert Pretty lived in Raleigh. He was 21 years old when he was killed by multiple fragmentation wounds.
He is honored on Panel 31E, Line 52 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Alton Durham Price
U.S. Army
Killed August 2, 1966 in Trang Bang
Private First Class Alton Price was a Zebulon native, but graduated from Corinth Holder High School in 1964. He was 21 years old and not married. He was killed by fragmentation from a mine.
He is honored on Panel 9E, Line 100 and is buried at Hales Chapel Baptist Church in Johnston County.
MAJ Clarence Cecil Ratliff
U.S. Army
Killed July 2, 1968 in Kien Tuong
Major Clarence Ratliff was a Special Forces Officer serving as the Deputy Commanding Officer of Command and Control Central FOB 1 and was lost in the crash of a LOH-6 helicopter. He was 42 years old and was married. He lived in Raleigh.
He is honored on Panel 54W, Line 39 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PVT Donald Frank Rhodes
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed January 7, 1967 in Bien Hoa Province
Private Donald Rhodes lived in Raleigh and was 19 years old when he was killed by an accidentally discharged hand grenade. He had quit school to join the Marines. He also had written The News & Observer from Vietnam and asked the newspaper to encourage readers to send letters and packages to the men stationed in Vietnam. He shared all the letters and packages with other North Carolina boys.
He is honored on Panel 54W, Line 39 and is buried at Montlawn Memorial Park.
EOH3 William Howard Rivers
U.S. Navy
Died May 4, 1967 in Quang Tri Province
William Rivers lived in Raleigh and served with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 NMCB-11 , 3rd Naval Construction Brigade. He was killed in an non-hostile incident.
He is honored on Panel 19E, Line 40 and is buried at Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Michael Stephens Roberts
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed June 17, 1969 in Quang Tri Province
Private First Class Michael S. Roberts was from Apex. He was 18 years old when he died from small arms fire.
He is honored on panel 22 W, line 69.
SGT Robert Merlin Robertson
U.S. Air Force
Died January 27, 1970 in Thailand
Sergeant Robert M. Robertson was from Raleigh. He suffered a heart attack and eventually died in Thailand.
He is honored on Panel 12W, line 103 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SSGT Marshall Lee Robinson
U.S. Army
Killed January 28, 1968 in Gia Dinh Province
Staff Sergeant Marshall L. Robinson was born in Smithfield, but lived in Raleigh. He was 44 years old.
He is honored on panel 35, row 50 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Robert Earl Sanders
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed June 12, 1968 in Quang Tri Province
Private First Class Robert Sanders was born in Smithfield, but attended Raleigh Ligon High School before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was 19 years old and was married. He planned to make his career in the military. He was killed by friendly fire.
He is honored on Panel 57W, Line 3 and is buried at Sanders Grove Cemetery in Four Oaks.
PSGT Edward Shepherd
U.S. Army
Killed May 21, 1966 in unreported province
Platoon Sergeant Edward Shepherd lived in Raleigh before going to Vietnam. He was a platoon sergeant for a mortar squad and was killed by mine fragments in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
He is honored on Panel 7E, Line 99 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SP4 Bennie Allen Smith
U.S. Army
Killed November 28, 1967 in Hua Nghia Province
Specialist 4 Bennie Smith grew up in the Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh.
He is honored on Panel 31E, Line 1 and is buried at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SGT Lessie Keith Strickland
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed August 18, 1965 in Quang Tri Province
Sergeant Lessie Strickland was a native of Zebulon. He served in the Marines for 10 years before he was killed by small arms fire in Quang Tin. He was shot while directing his men in an Amtrac.
He is honored on Panel 2E, Line 61 and is buried at Live Oaks Memorial Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
CPL Sheffield Stroud
U.S. Army
Killed June 17, 1968 in Lam Dong, Vietnam
Corporal Sheffield Stroud was a Clayton Cooper High graduate, but was living in Garner with his wife when he entered the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was killed while assisting wounded comrades. His platoon had celebrated his 21st birthday that morning, the day before his birthday.
He is honored on Panel 56W, Line 15 and is buried at National Cemetery in Raleigh.
PFC Stephen Thomas
U.S. Army
Killed November 22, 1969 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam
Private First Class Stephen Thomas lived near the intersection of Lake Wheeler Road and Tryon Road. He was drafted soon after graduating from Garner High School. He was trained in demolitions and was assigned to a mortar squad. He was killed when a mortar shell, which had failed to fire, exploded as he was moving it to a place where it would not endanger his squad.
He is honored on Panel 30 E, Row 067 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
PFC Harold Till, Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps
Killed April 23, 1969 in Quang Tri, Vietnam
Silver Star
Private First Class Harold Till, Jr., was award a Silver Star for saving his platoon when it was ambushed on a mountainside in Vietnam. The former president of the Garner High Bible Club was raised on Lake Wheeler Road. On the day he was killed, Till stood up and advanced on the enemy while firing his M-60 machine gun. His suppressing fire allowed the other men in his platoon to retreat.
He is honored on Panel 26W, Row 037 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
SFC Donald Lee Vorhees
U.S. Army
Killed May 2, 1970 in Thua Thien
Sergeant First Class Donald Voorhees was born Wilmington, but was a Raleigh resident. He played football at Broughton High School and later at Staunton Military Institute. He was 36 years old and was married. It was reported that he was awaiting transfer out of the country when an enemy combatant drove up and shot into the mess hall where he was sitting.
He is honored on Panel 11W, Line 89 and is buried at Golden Gate Cemetery in San Bruno, Calif.
SSG Donald Lee Wall
U.S. Army
Killed April 6, 1968, Quang Tri, Vietnam
Staff Sergeant Donald Lee Wall was a career soldier in the U.S. Army who volunteered to go to Vietnam. He was a jump master in the 101st Airborne. He had lived on Vandora Avenue and attended Garner schools before enlisting. He was given three choices of where he wanted to serve and wrote down: 1. Vietnam, 2. Vietnam, 3. Vietnam. Wall participated in five major campaigns in Vietnam before he was killed on April 8, 1968 near Hue in the aftermath of the Tet Offensive. His unit was ambushed in a cemetery and his patrol followed proper procedure while trying to fight themselves out of the ambush. He had remained behind to provide supporting fire as many of the patrol retreated. He was moving back when he was killed
He is honored on Panel 48E, Row 36 and is buried at Montlawn Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.
Major Phillip Rogerson Wellons
U.S. Air Force
MIA since August 17, 1970 in Quang Nam Province
Major Wellons was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter F-4E over Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam, when his aircraft was shot down. His remains were not recovered.
He is honored on Panel 8W, Line 120 and his name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
SSG Jesse Leonard West
U.S. Army
Killed March 11, 1970 in Lam Dong, Vietnam
Staff Sergeant Jesse L. West was from Fuquay-Varina and served in the military for years before dying of a heart attack. He was award a Bronze Star.
He is honored on Panel l 12 W, 23 and is buried at Saint Augusta Mission Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina.
SSGT Remer Garth Williams
U.S. Army
Killed November 19, 1967 in Kontum Province
Staff Sergeant Remer Williams was a Florida native, but was married and living in Raleigh before going to Vietnam. He was married and had three children. He was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor. After seeing some of his fellow soldiers fall wounded he ran forward placing a heavy volume of accurate fire upon the enemy as he ran. He dashed in front of the lines and dragged his wounded comrades to safety. He continued to do so until he was mortally wounded.
He is honored on Panel 30E, Line 36 and is buried at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly, NC.
E5 William N. Williamson
U.S. Army
Killed January 1, 1970 in Phuoc Long
Sergeant William Williamson was from Wendell and was killed by a mortar explosion. He was 44 years old and was nicknamed Pops.
He is honored on Panel 14W, line 56 and is buried at Corinth Baptist Church in Johnston County.
PVT Robert Braxton Woodard
U.S. Army
Died April 14, 1969 in Long An Province
Private Robert Braxton Woodard was from Holly Springs and is buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Apex. He was reported as having died from non-hostile action.
He is honored on Panel 27W, line 84.