Sgt Paul Marion Nance, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Washington, North Carolina.
Sergeant Paul Marion Nance Jr, was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Nance served our country until May 1st, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. Paul died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Paul was born on May 31st, 1944 in Washington, North Carolina. SGT Nance is on panel 53E, line 038 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Paul Jr., as we called him, was the only child of his parents, Paul and Helen Nance. His parents called him "Petey." He had already served one tour in Vietnam and then volunteered to go back. While between tours, he married and had been married six weeks when he returned to Vietnam, only to die there. I was in college and visiting my grandmother(also his grandmother),the first weekend in May when we found out he had died. My Daddy drove to Graham, NC, where my grandmother lived, to give her the news. She said she "knew" something bad had happened because she had had a bad feeling all weekend. Paul Jr. was a caring, fun, hard-working, and thoughtful person. He loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River in Washington, NC. His parents never really got over his death; both of them have now passed on. I (and his other cousins) remember him often and still reminisce about him. We all still miss him. Susan Nance Sautter.
Friend and classmate. Paul is 1962 Washington High School graduate. As young children we played together especially during the summer when I spent time at my neighbors summer beach house which was a couple of doors down from the Nance family summer home. We were also classmate from grade school through high school. Paul was such a nice young man, fun to be around and very easy to like. Like others that served and gave their life for our country, Paul America will always be grateful for your service and I for our friendship. Thank you ~ Friends forever! Delores Staley-Spraker, 15753 Edgewood Dr Dumfries, VA 22025.
Former Platoon Leader. No greater sacrifice. Paul was in my platoon (3rd) during his tour with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam in 1967. He was one hell of a soldier and a fine young man. I learned of his being killed in action during his second Viet Nam tour with the 82nd Airborne from Milo Cadotte when we visited at the 2004 1st Brigade reunion in Phoenix. He had a gentle heart and a softness in his soul that few in combat could maintain. He is typical of the terrific potential these many young soldiers possessed who died in the defense of freedom for others. His death shall not be in vain. Paul I miss you and know you are in the arms of God. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Larry Boecklen(Grey Ghost).
He is the Son of Mr Paul and Mrs Helen Nance of Washington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, "All The Way Sir", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Army Commendation 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.
Sergeant Paul Marion Nance Jr, was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Nance served our country until May 1st, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. Paul died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Paul was born on May 31st, 1944 in Washington, North Carolina. SGT Nance is on panel 53E, line 038 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Paul Jr., as we called him, was the only child of his parents, Paul and Helen Nance. His parents called him "Petey." He had already served one tour in Vietnam and then volunteered to go back. While between tours, he married and had been married six weeks when he returned to Vietnam, only to die there. I was in college and visiting my grandmother(also his grandmother),the first weekend in May when we found out he had died. My Daddy drove to Graham, NC, where my grandmother lived, to give her the news. She said she "knew" something bad had happened because she had had a bad feeling all weekend. Paul Jr. was a caring, fun, hard-working, and thoughtful person. He loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River in Washington, NC. His parents never really got over his death; both of them have now passed on. I (and his other cousins) remember him often and still reminisce about him. We all still miss him. Susan Nance Sautter.
Friend and classmate. Paul is 1962 Washington High School graduate. As young children we played together especially during the summer when I spent time at my neighbors summer beach house which was a couple of doors down from the Nance family summer home. We were also classmate from grade school through high school. Paul was such a nice young man, fun to be around and very easy to like. Like others that served and gave their life for our country, Paul America will always be grateful for your service and I for our friendship. Thank you ~ Friends forever! Delores Staley-Spraker, 15753 Edgewood Dr Dumfries, VA 22025.
Former Platoon Leader. No greater sacrifice. Paul was in my platoon (3rd) during his tour with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam in 1967. He was one hell of a soldier and a fine young man. I learned of his being killed in action during his second Viet Nam tour with the 82nd Airborne from Milo Cadotte when we visited at the 2004 1st Brigade reunion in Phoenix. He had a gentle heart and a softness in his soul that few in combat could maintain. He is typical of the terrific potential these many young soldiers possessed who died in the defense of freedom for others. His death shall not be in vain. Paul I miss you and know you are in the arms of God. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Larry Boecklen(Grey Ghost).
He is the Son of Mr Paul and Mrs Helen Nance of Washington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, "All The Way Sir", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Army Commendation 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.
Sgt Paul Marion Nance, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Washington, North Carolina.
Sergeant Paul Marion Nance Jr, was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Nance served our country until May 1st, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. Paul died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Paul was born on May 31st, 1944 in Washington, North Carolina. SGT Nance is on panel 53E, line 038 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Paul Jr., as we called him, was the only child of his parents, Paul and Helen Nance. His parents called him "Petey." He had already served one tour in Vietnam and then volunteered to go back. While between tours, he married and had been married six weeks when he returned to Vietnam, only to die there. I was in college and visiting my grandmother(also his grandmother),the first weekend in May when we found out he had died. My Daddy drove to Graham, NC, where my grandmother lived, to give her the news. She said she "knew" something bad had happened because she had had a bad feeling all weekend. Paul Jr. was a caring, fun, hard-working, and thoughtful person. He loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River in Washington, NC. His parents never really got over his death; both of them have now passed on. I (and his other cousins) remember him often and still reminisce about him. We all still miss him. Susan Nance Sautter.
Friend and classmate. Paul is 1962 Washington High School graduate. As young children we played together especially during the summer when I spent time at my neighbors summer beach house which was a couple of doors down from the Nance family summer home. We were also classmate from grade school through high school. Paul was such a nice young man, fun to be around and very easy to like. Like others that served and gave their life for our country, Paul America will always be grateful for your service and I for our friendship. Thank you ~ Friends forever! Delores Staley-Spraker, 15753 Edgewood Dr Dumfries, VA 22025.
Former Platoon Leader. No greater sacrifice. Paul was in my platoon (3rd) during his tour with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam in 1967. He was one hell of a soldier and a fine young man. I learned of his being killed in action during his second Viet Nam tour with the 82nd Airborne from Milo Cadotte when we visited at the 2004 1st Brigade reunion in Phoenix. He had a gentle heart and a softness in his soul that few in combat could maintain. He is typical of the terrific potential these many young soldiers possessed who died in the defense of freedom for others. His death shall not be in vain. Paul I miss you and know you are in the arms of God. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Larry Boecklen(Grey Ghost).
He is the Son of Mr Paul and Mrs Helen Nance of Washington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, "All The Way Sir", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Army Commendation 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.
Sergeant Paul Marion Nance Jr, was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Nance served our country until May 1st, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. Paul died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Paul was born on May 31st, 1944 in Washington, North Carolina. SGT Nance is on panel 53E, line 038 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
Paul Jr., as we called him, was the only child of his parents, Paul and Helen Nance. His parents called him "Petey." He had already served one tour in Vietnam and then volunteered to go back. While between tours, he married and had been married six weeks when he returned to Vietnam, only to die there. I was in college and visiting my grandmother(also his grandmother),the first weekend in May when we found out he had died. My Daddy drove to Graham, NC, where my grandmother lived, to give her the news. She said she "knew" something bad had happened because she had had a bad feeling all weekend. Paul Jr. was a caring, fun, hard-working, and thoughtful person. He loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River in Washington, NC. His parents never really got over his death; both of them have now passed on. I (and his other cousins) remember him often and still reminisce about him. We all still miss him. Susan Nance Sautter.
Friend and classmate. Paul is 1962 Washington High School graduate. As young children we played together especially during the summer when I spent time at my neighbors summer beach house which was a couple of doors down from the Nance family summer home. We were also classmate from grade school through high school. Paul was such a nice young man, fun to be around and very easy to like. Like others that served and gave their life for our country, Paul America will always be grateful for your service and I for our friendship. Thank you ~ Friends forever! Delores Staley-Spraker, 15753 Edgewood Dr Dumfries, VA 22025.
Former Platoon Leader. No greater sacrifice. Paul was in my platoon (3rd) during his tour with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam in 1967. He was one hell of a soldier and a fine young man. I learned of his being killed in action during his second Viet Nam tour with the 82nd Airborne from Milo Cadotte when we visited at the 2004 1st Brigade reunion in Phoenix. He had a gentle heart and a softness in his soul that few in combat could maintain. He is typical of the terrific potential these many young soldiers possessed who died in the defense of freedom for others. His death shall not be in vain. Paul I miss you and know you are in the arms of God. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Larry Boecklen(Grey Ghost).
He is the Son of Mr Paul and Mrs Helen Nance of Washington, North Carolina.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, "All The Way Sir", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Army Commendation 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.
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