Sp4 Charles Edward Phillips, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Lansing, NC.
Specialist Four Charles Edward Phillips was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP4 Phillips served our country until February 6th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that Charles died from small arms fire or grenade during Operation Saratoga near Saigon. His body was recovered. Charles was born on January 2nd, 1944 in Lansing, North Carolina. SP4 Phillips is on panel 37E, line 066 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
SP4 CHARLES E, PHILLIPS, LANSING MAN, KILLED IN VIETNAM:
Funeral service for Spec 4 Charles Edward Phillips, 21, of Lansing, who was killed in action in Vietnam, Tuesday, February 8, was held Tuesday at 11:00am at the Big Springs Baptist Church. Reverend D.O. Miller, Reverend Conley Wyatt and Reverend S. Hoosier officiated. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery with full military honors.
Surviving are his parents, Mr and Mrs Harrison Phillips, of Lansing; six brothers, Conley, Teddie, and Larry Phillips, of the home. Ellis and Harold Phillips of Aberdeen, MD, and Paul Phillips, of Lansing; five sisters, Mrs Mae Greer, of Lansing and Mrs Virginia Lewis, of Grayson, Mrs Delphia Ham of Bel Air, MD, Shirley and Loia Phiilips, of the home.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs William H Phillips, Route #1, Lansing, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, "Wolfhounds", 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", 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: Big Springs Cemetery, Apple Grove, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Sgt Gary Thomas Phillips, Vietnam Veteran, Native of West Jefferson, NC.
Sergeant Gary Thomas Phillips was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SGT Phillips served our country until December 13th, 1969 in Long An, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Gary died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. Gary was born on February 24th, 1948 in West Jefferson, North Carolina. SGT Phillips is on panel 15W, line 054 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
IT'S ON STATE HIGHWAY 194 AND MAKES THE TRIANGLE OF 88 221 194. NEAR BEAVER CREEK AND JEFFERSON. TO MOST THIS IS A RURAL PART OF NORTH CAROLINA. TO GARY THOMAS PHILLIPS, 11B20, WEST JEFFERSON WAS HOME. ON DEC. 13, 1969 GARY THOMAS PHILLIPS LOST HIS LIFE IN VIETNAM. A PRAYER FOR GARY THOMAS, AND THOSE WHO IN THIS COMMUNITY OF WEST JEFFERSON WILL REMEMBER HIM TODAY ON THIS ANNIVERSARY. TO ALL WHO SHARE THE SILENT WATCH WITH GARY ON PANEL 15W REST. LIKE GARY YOU ALSO ARE THE ONE'S WHO WERE CALLED AND STOOD AS NO OTHERS; BY CHOICE OR NOT, SO WE REMEMBER ALWAYS, TILL WE ARE NO LONGER.
PARENTS OF SOLDIERS OF AREA GIVEN AWARDS FOR VICTIMS OF VIETNAM WAR: Watauga Democrat, Thursday, June 4, 1970
Posthumous awards were presented last week to the parents of two area men who were killed while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The ceremonies were conducted by LTC John G. Collins, professor of military science at Appalachian State University.
Sgt Gary Thomas Phillips, who was serving in the 31st Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division at the time of his death last December 13th. He was posthumously awared the Bronze Star for Valor by the Department of the Army.
The Award reads, in part; " On 13 December 1969 during a night ambush patrol, his squad came in contact with a small enemy force. Specialist Phillips, seeing that one of his comrades was seriously wounded, immediately moved out to aid his fallen comrade. Before he was able to reach the wounded man, he was mortally wounded by fragments from an enemy rocket attack. Specialist Four Phillip' actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."
GARY T PHILLIPS KILLED IN ACTION IN VIETNAM AREA: Was Outstanding Student; Body Will Be Returned Here For Burial.
SP4 Gary Thomas Phillips 21, was killed in action by shrapnel, in Vietnam on December 13 while serving with the U.S.Army. He was the son of Verrum and Mabel Bare Phillips, Rt. 2, West Jefferson, the Idlewild community. He was a 1966 graduate of Beaver Creek High School, where he served as president of the student body and was a star football player. He was voted the most dependable by the class in the senior superlative election and was a member of the student council. He attended Forsyth Technical Institute before entering military service.
Surviving are his patents: a sister. Mrs. Pansy Miller of Deep Gap: three brothers, Max of Winston-Salem and Gregory and Harold of the home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00PM at the Old Fields Baptist Church with the Reverend Elwaad Gooden and Elder Dewey Roten, officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery with full military honors. Gary was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in November for an act of Bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs Vernon & Mabel Bare Phillips, Route #2, Box 126, West Jefferson, NC.
He served with Bravo Company, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, "Bearcats", 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medic's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Army Achievement Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Old Fields Church Cemetery, Ashe County, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Sgt Jimmy Doyle Phipps, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Crumpler, NC.
Sergeant Jimmy Doyle Phipps was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Phipps served our country until October 23rd, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jimmy died from multiple fragmentation wounds during Operation Kailua in the Ho Bo woods when his Armored Personnel Carrier was hit by an enemy rocket. His body was recovered. Jimmy was born on July 22nd, 1946 in Crumpler, North Carolina. SGT Phipps is on panel 11E, line 101 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
THE SKYLAND POST, WEST JEFFERSON NORTH CAROLINA, Thursday, October 27th, 1966.
County Man is Reported Killed in Vietnam Sunday: Sgt Jimmy Doyle Phipps, 20, Is Killed in Action. Army Sgt Jimmy Doyle Phipps, 20, of Crumpler was killed in action in Vietnam Sunday. His parents, Lester and Louisa Kesler Phipps, were informed Monday by the Department of Defense. The message stated that Sgt Phipps was killed at 3pm Sunday by shrapnel. He had been in action only three weeks. The body is expected to arrive at Badger's Funeral home later this week. The time of the service had not been set when this paper went to press. The body is being sent to Badger's Funeral Home and the service wil be held at the New River Baptist Church with Reverends Fred Jennings, Alan Ledford and Reeves Jones officiating.
Surviving are the parents; two sisters, Mrs Nancy Ann Widner, Mrs Brenda Joy Phipps of Wayco, West Virginia; two brothers, Alfonzo Ray, United States Navy stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois; Arnold F Phipps of Detroit, Michigan; two half sisters; Sandrea Lea and Ellie Mae of Wayco, WV; three half-brothers, Samuel Wayne, Robert Dean and Darrel of Wayco, West Virginia.
He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, "Bobcats", Mechanized, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", 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: New River Cemetery, Weavers Ford, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)

Sgt John Bernard Proffit, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Todd, North Carolina.
Sergeant John Bernard Proffit was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SGT Proffit served our country until August 3rd, 1970 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. John was born on September 3rd, 1949 in Todd, North Carolina. SGT Proffit is on panel 08W, line 080 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, "Golden Dragons", 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, 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 Army Achivement Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Proffit's Grove Church Cemetery, Boone, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)