CPL Melton Edward Smith, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Grifton, NC.
Corporal Melton Edward Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Smith served our country until March 30th, 1969 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Melton died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Melton was born on September 29th, 1946 in Grifton, North Carolina. CPL Smith is on panel 28W, line 094 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Same High School. A Nice Guy And A Hero. Melton Edward Smith and I attended the same High School. He graduated about three or four years behind me. I met him just after he completed boot camp just before my deployment to Vietnam. He was a nice average small town country boy. I will never forget him as I am sure that his family will never. God Bless Edward Melton Smith, Jimmy Carter, [email protected].
A friend from his home town. Our Local Hero. Ed, Whenever I think of Vietnam I think of you. The news of your death broke the hearts of all who knew you in Grifton. I see your Mother almost every Sunday in Church. She remains as strong as ever. I cannot help but wonder how she endured the pain of your loss. In her quiet way, she has supported our church and our local Veteran's organization for many years. You would be proud of her as she and all of us are proud of you. We will never forget you. John Manning, 6419 Fairway Drive, Grifton, NC 28530.
The Michelin. 30 March 1969 was a day we lost good men. Your unit lost 17 men in the 3 day period. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I served with 1/5th, First Cavalry Division on the west side of Michelin that date. We lost you and my good friend Donald Nixon on this date. Today, I visited his grave. And a poem happened. Standing on soggy graves Talking to my friend On the 39th anniversary of his passing, And to his parents Who wait next to him, I noticed movement Out of my right eye. Slowly, in that direction I turn. Silently, a herd of whitetails Stepping, softly, Stopping. Watching me, Witnessing. Don Nixon, my friend, was first to die on this date. I counted 17 in the herd amidst the rows of graves, lined like up like rubber trees. Jason Holmes, 440 Great Hill Ballwin MO 63021, [email protected].
He served with Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,"The 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.
Corporal Melton Edward Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Smith served our country until March 30th, 1969 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Melton died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Melton was born on September 29th, 1946 in Grifton, North Carolina. CPL Smith is on panel 28W, line 094 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Same High School. A Nice Guy And A Hero. Melton Edward Smith and I attended the same High School. He graduated about three or four years behind me. I met him just after he completed boot camp just before my deployment to Vietnam. He was a nice average small town country boy. I will never forget him as I am sure that his family will never. God Bless Edward Melton Smith, Jimmy Carter, [email protected].
A friend from his home town. Our Local Hero. Ed, Whenever I think of Vietnam I think of you. The news of your death broke the hearts of all who knew you in Grifton. I see your Mother almost every Sunday in Church. She remains as strong as ever. I cannot help but wonder how she endured the pain of your loss. In her quiet way, she has supported our church and our local Veteran's organization for many years. You would be proud of her as she and all of us are proud of you. We will never forget you. John Manning, 6419 Fairway Drive, Grifton, NC 28530.
The Michelin. 30 March 1969 was a day we lost good men. Your unit lost 17 men in the 3 day period. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I served with 1/5th, First Cavalry Division on the west side of Michelin that date. We lost you and my good friend Donald Nixon on this date. Today, I visited his grave. And a poem happened. Standing on soggy graves Talking to my friend On the 39th anniversary of his passing, And to his parents Who wait next to him, I noticed movement Out of my right eye. Slowly, in that direction I turn. Silently, a herd of whitetails Stepping, softly, Stopping. Watching me, Witnessing. Don Nixon, my friend, was first to die on this date. I counted 17 in the herd amidst the rows of graves, lined like up like rubber trees. Jason Holmes, 440 Great Hill Ballwin MO 63021, [email protected].
He served with Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,"The 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.
CPL Melton Edward Smith, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Grifton, NC.
Corporal Melton Edward Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Smith served our country until March 30th, 1969 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Melton died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Melton was born on September 29th, 1946 in Grifton, North Carolina. CPL Smith is on panel 28W, line 094 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Same High School. A Nice Guy And A Hero. Melton Edward Smith and I attended the same High School. He graduated about three or four years behind me. I met him just after he completed boot camp just before my deployment to Vietnam. He was a nice average small town country boy. I will never forget him as I am sure that his family will never. God Bless Edward Melton Smith, Jimmy Carter, [email protected].
A friend from his home town. Our Local Hero. Ed, Whenever I think of Vietnam I think of you. The news of your death broke the hearts of all who knew you in Grifton. I see your Mother almost every Sunday in Church. She remains as strong as ever. I cannot help but wonder how she endured the pain of your loss. In her quiet way, she has supported our church and our local Veteran's organization for many years. You would be proud of her as she and all of us are proud of you. We will never forget you. John Manning, 6419 Fairway Drive, Grifton, NC 28530.
The Michelin. 30 March 1969 was a day we lost good men. Your unit lost 17 men in the 3 day period. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I served with 1/5th, First Cavalry Division on the west side of Michelin that date. We lost you and my good friend Donald Nixon on this date. Today, I visited his grave. And a poem happened. Standing on soggy graves Talking to my friend On the 39th anniversary of his passing, And to his parents Who wait next to him, I noticed movement Out of my right eye. Slowly, in that direction I turn. Silently, a herd of whitetails Stepping, softly, Stopping. Watching me, Witnessing. Don Nixon, my friend, was first to die on this date. I counted 17 in the herd amidst the rows of graves, lined like up like rubber trees. Jason Holmes, 440 Great Hill Ballwin MO 63021, [email protected].
He served with Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,"The 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.
Corporal Melton Edward Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Smith served our country until March 30th, 1969 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Melton died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Melton was born on September 29th, 1946 in Grifton, North Carolina. CPL Smith is on panel 28W, line 094 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Same High School. A Nice Guy And A Hero. Melton Edward Smith and I attended the same High School. He graduated about three or four years behind me. I met him just after he completed boot camp just before my deployment to Vietnam. He was a nice average small town country boy. I will never forget him as I am sure that his family will never. God Bless Edward Melton Smith, Jimmy Carter, [email protected].
A friend from his home town. Our Local Hero. Ed, Whenever I think of Vietnam I think of you. The news of your death broke the hearts of all who knew you in Grifton. I see your Mother almost every Sunday in Church. She remains as strong as ever. I cannot help but wonder how she endured the pain of your loss. In her quiet way, she has supported our church and our local Veteran's organization for many years. You would be proud of her as she and all of us are proud of you. We will never forget you. John Manning, 6419 Fairway Drive, Grifton, NC 28530.
The Michelin. 30 March 1969 was a day we lost good men. Your unit lost 17 men in the 3 day period. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I served with 1/5th, First Cavalry Division on the west side of Michelin that date. We lost you and my good friend Donald Nixon on this date. Today, I visited his grave. And a poem happened. Standing on soggy graves Talking to my friend On the 39th anniversary of his passing, And to his parents Who wait next to him, I noticed movement Out of my right eye. Slowly, in that direction I turn. Silently, a herd of whitetails Stepping, softly, Stopping. Watching me, Witnessing. Don Nixon, my friend, was first to die on this date. I counted 17 in the herd amidst the rows of graves, lined like up like rubber trees. Jason Holmes, 440 Great Hill Ballwin MO 63021, [email protected].
He served with Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,"The 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.
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