SGT William Roger Garner, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC. He was born February 16, 1948 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina and died July 8, 1969 in Quang Tin, Vietnam
Sergeant William Roger Garner was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SGT Garner served our country until July 8th, 1969 in Quang Tin, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. SGT Garner is on panel 21W, line 082 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
Garner, William R, Sergeant, US Army, died July 8, 1969, while serving with Company A, First Battalion, 502nd Infantry in Vietnam. Sgt. Garner, age 20, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane B. Garner, his mother, Mrs. Doris Garner, both of Burlington, and his father, W. D. Garner of Robbins, North Carolina. Sergeant Garner's widow was presented the Silver Star and the Bronze Medal Star for his distinguished service. During a battle with North Vietnamese soldiers on a narrow jungle trail when his platoon leader and platoon sergeant were seriously wounded, Sergeant Garner moved forward to the lead element and inspired his men to remain and fight. He was struck by an enemy bullet and was mortally wounded. Source: Times-News November 15, 1969.
He was the Husband of Mrs Jane B Garner, 2312 Venie Street, Burlington, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, "Strike", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star For Gallantry In Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery against the enemy, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, North Carolina. Plot: Garner
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

William James Graham, Democrat, Representative from Alamance County, was born at Union Ridge, Alamance County, N. C, June 9, 1872. Son of Albert and Lillie J. (Cooper) Graham. Was educated in public schools; Elon College, 1890-1894; Eastman Business College, 1896. Farmer and Real Estate Dealer. President of Piedmont Trust Company since 1914. Member County Board of Education, 1901-1905. County Commissioner, 1916-1918. Representative in the General Assembly, 1905. Christian. Married Miss Alice M. Motley, April 2, 1901. Two children. Address: Burlington, N. C, R. F. D. 2.
(Source: North Carolina Manual. 1919. Published by the North Carolina Historical Commission.)

Sp4 James Leroy Graves, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC. Born December 22, 1944 in Meville, Alamance County, North Carolina and died July 9, 1966 in Vietnam.
Specialist Four James Leroy Graves was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP4 Graves served our country until July 9th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that James died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. James was born on December 22nd, 1944 in Melville, North Carolina. SP4 Graves is on panel 09E, line 011 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Graves, James Leroy, Private First Class, US Army, died June 9, 1966, during hostile action in Vietnam. Private Graves, age 20, entered the army in June 1964 after graduating from Central High School in Graham in 1963. He completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and had completed a nine-week aircraft engine repair course at the Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia.
He is the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Graves of Route 5, Burlington, NC.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, "Big Red One", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, North Carolina. Plot: Garner
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

US Army Warrant Officer(WO) David C Greeson, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Melbourne Florida. Born June 15, 1948 in Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina.
US Army Warrant Officer David Curtis Greeson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, WO Greeson served our country until November 7th, 1969 in Quang Duc, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. David was born on June 15th, 1948 in Melbourne, Florida. WO Greeson is on panel 16W, line 042 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
David C Greeson, US Army, died in November 1969 during hostile action in Vietnam. Warrant Officer Greeson, age 21, graduated from Melbourne High School in Melbourne, Florida, and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol there. He attended the Florida Institute of Technology from 1966-1968.
He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Egbert Greeson Jr, formerly of Burlington, who moved to West Melbourne in 1961. Mrs Greeson is a Gold Star Mother. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, two sisters and a grandmother. Another brother, Spec5 John Egbert Greeson, died in Vietnam on July 22, 1968. Burial in Florida. Source: Times-News November 13, 1969.
Military services rites will be conducted at Brownlie Funeral Chapel in Melbourne Thursday at 2 p.m. for Army Warrant Officer David C. Greeson, 21, of 139 Gray Road, West Melbourne. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Egbert Greeson of West Melbourne; two brothers, Lewis and Charles III, both of West Melbourne; two sisters, Brenda Greeson of West Melbourne and Mrs. Patricia Swearingen of Miami; and a grandmother, Mrs. Edith Greeson of Cocoa.
He served with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion(Aerial Rocket Artillery), 20th Artillery Regiment, "Blue Max", 1st Cavalry Division(AMBL).
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Good Conduct Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Burial: Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida. Plot: Apostles, Lot #400, Sect. A, Grave #2
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

SP5 John Egbert Greeson, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, North Carolina. Born December 7, 1949 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina.
Specialist Five John Egbert Greeson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP5 Greeson served our country until July 22nd, 1968 in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. John was born on December 7th, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina, Florida. SP5 Greeson is on panel 51W, line 032 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Egbert Greeson Jr, formerly of Burlington, who moved to West Melbourne in 1961. Mrs Greeson is a Gold Star Mother. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, two sisters and a grandmother. Another brother, WO David Curtis Greeson, died in Vietnam on November 7th, 1969. Burial was in Florida.
He served with Headqquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, "The Rock", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medical Badge(CMB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida. Plot: Apostles, Lot #400, Sect. A, Grave #2
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)