US Marine SSGT Jerry Eugene Lineberry, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Wadesboro, NC.
US Marine Staff Sergeant Jerry Eugene Lineberry was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, SSG Lineberry served our country until February 12th, 1970 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 28 years old and was married. It was reported that Jerry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Jerry was born on May 21st, 1941 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. SSG Lineberry is on panel 13W, line 002 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 8 years.
SSGT Jerry E. Lineberry - February 12, 1970 (Posthumous), Platoon Sergeant, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Que Son Mountains, Quang Nam Province, Viet Nam. Awarded the Navy Cross for Heroism.
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washington, The President of the United States, takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS posthumously to: STAFF SERGEANT JERRY E. LINEBERRY, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, for service as set forth in the following: CITATION: For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with combat operations agains the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 12 February 1970, during a platoon-sized patrol in the Que Son Mountains of Quang Nam Province, the Marines came under a heavy volume of small-arms and automatic weapons fire from North Vietnamese Army soldiers occupying well-concealed emplacements in a hedgerow to the front of the friendly unit. During the initial moments of the assault, the platoon sustained several casualties. Realizing the need for decisive action, Staff Sergeant Lineberry directed on of his fire teams to execute a movement to the enemy's flank and initiate a counterattack. As the men moved across the open rice paddy, they were pinned down by a grenade launcher and automatic-weapons fire delivered from two different directions and sustained additional casualties. In a valiant effort to assist the beleaguered unit, Staff Sergeant Lineberry led a machine-gun team across the fire-swept terrain. Although seriously wounded during this action, he shouted encouragement to the pinned-down men and directed other Marines as they evacuated the casualties. Despite his extreme pain, he refused to leave the hazardous area and, even after becoming the target of concentrated hostile fire, continued to direct his men and adjust supporting Marine artillery fire on the enemy targets until he was mortally wounded. His heroic and determined efforts inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the defeat of the North Vietnamese force. By his courage, selfless actions, and unwavering devotion to duty, Staff Sergeant Lineberry upheld the highest traditons of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. For the President, Secretary of the Navy.
He was the Son of Mr Clifton Conrad Lineberry and Mrs Rosa Louise Cole Lineberry.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF.
He was awarded The Navy Cross 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: Anson Memorial Park, Anson Co., North Carolina
(Source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

LOCKHART, James Alexander, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Anson County, N.C., June 2, 1850; attended the common schools; was graduated from Trinity College, Durham, N.C., in June 1873; studied law in Charlotte, N.C.; was admitted to the bar in 1874; settled in Wadesboro, N.C., where he practiced his profession; mayo of Wadesboro in 1875; member of the state house of representatives in 1878; served in the state senate in 1880; presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Fifty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1895, to June 5, 1896, when he was succeeded by Charles H. Martin, who contested his election; resumed the practice of his profession in Wadesboro, N.C.; died in Charlotte, N.C., on December 24, 1905; interment in Eastview Cemetery, Wadesboro, N.C.
(Source: Biographical Directory of the United States 1774-present. Image Source: An Illustrated Congressional Manual. The United States Red Book, 1896, (detail), Collection of U.S. House of Representatives. Submitted by Linda Rodriguez) )