Sgt Fred Reaves Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC. Born September 2, 1944 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina.
Sergeant Fred Reaves Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Reaves served our country until February 22nd, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Fred died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. SGT Reaves is on panel 40E, line 067 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Reaves, Fred, Jr, Sergeant, U. S. Army, died February 22, 1968, at the age of 24 from wounds received during combat with enemy forces in Vietnam. A native of Alamance County, he graduated from Jordan Sellers High School in 1962 and, prior to entering the service, he was employed at Huey's Seafood Restaurant. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Myrtle Wade Reaves, Sr.; his wife, Mrs. Norma Van Hook Reaves of Washington, D. C., formerly of Burlington; four sisters; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Wade of Mebane. The pastor of the First Baptist Church on Apple St. in Burlington conducted the funeral in Washington, D.C. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. Source: Times-News March 5, 1968.
He served with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, "Geronimo", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), 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: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Plot: Site 51/2622
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Cpl Stephen Ryan Richards, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.
Corporal Stephen Ryan Richards, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service, CPL Richards served our country until July 28th, 1968 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was married. It was reported that Stephen died from an undetermined explosion. His body was recovered. Stephen was born on December 24th, 1947 in Burlington, North Carolina. CPL Richards is on panel 50W, line 027 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Richards, Stephen Ryan, Private First Class, U. S. Army, died July 31, 1968, from injuries received July 7, 1968, while on a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam. He was 20 years old. A native of Alamance County, he graduated from Western High School in 1965 and was employed by the local Western Electric plant prior to entering service November l, 1967. He received his basic training at Ft. Bragg and additional training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He served as a medic with the infantry. Pfc. Richards is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Richards of Winston-Salem. He was the husband of Mrs. Annette Coleman Richards. He is also survived by three brothers, one sister, maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Abernathy of Graham and paternal grandmother Mrs. Ivel Richards of Mebane. His wife accepted a plaque with the Silver Star Medal which was awarded posthumously to her husband for gallantry in action in Vietnam. Source: Times-News July 31, 1968 and February 14, 1969.
He was the Husband of Mrs Carol A Richards, 1908 North Ashland Drive, Burlington, NC.
He served as a Combat Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medics Badge(CMB), The Silver Star Medal for Bravery, 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: Lakeview Cemetery, Union Ridge, North Carolina
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Cpl Larry Michael Roberson, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.
Corporal Larry Michael Roberson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Roberson served our country until March 22nd, 1968 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Larry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Larry was born on July 27th, 1948 in Burlington, North Carolina. CPL Roberson is on panel 45E, line 060 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Roberson, Larry Michael, Corporal, US Army, died March 22, 1968, in action in Vietnam. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberson. of N. Mebane St., Burlington. Posthumous medals were presented to the Robersons, including the Bronze Star for Bravery and the Purple Heart, in a ceremony at their home in Burlington. Source: Times-News July 17, 1968.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Roberson, 1105 North Mebane Street, Burlington, NC.
He served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor in Action, 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 Army Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, North Carolina. Plot: #23.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Charles E. Russell, III was born March 29, 1948 and died December 11, 1968 in Hua Nghia, Vietnam.

Charles E. Russell, III was a United States Army Private First Class served with Company A, 12th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was killed in action from small arms fire while serving in South Vietnam.

Burial: Graham Memorial Park, Swepsonville, North Carolina. Plot: Section 40, Site 85.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)