PFC Edward Earl Dew, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Hallsboro, North Carolina.
Private First Class Edward Earl Dew was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Dew served our country until February 18th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Edward died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. PFC Dew is on panel 40E, line 004 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Eddie was just a boy when he died, but because he was three years older than I, and I was just 15 when we met, I thought he was a man. I was 17 when he died, so that makes him 20 at the time of his death. Young for a soldier. I remember him, from the vantage point of 33 years later, as someone who was usually full of laughter. He was a sophisticated boy from the country of southeastern NC, and I think he thought life was essentially good. He was up for the adventure.
I don't know what else to say, except that it is still hard to believe that he never came back. He just went one day, and never returned. I thought then, and still believe, that that war was stupid, unjust. In that context, his death was a waste, as were so many others. But one's death, however it comes, cannot be left at that--a waste. His death has meaning because of his life. He was a good person, a decent human being, a great dancer. I miss him and know others do too. No one ever told me exactly how or where he died. If anyone knew Eddie, and if you read this, could you post something, some info? Thanks. A memorial from his Friend, Deborah Hooker(DeeDee).
Remembering My Friend: I cry as I write this because the pain of losing someone you grew up with is stronger than I expected even after all these years. Eddie and I went out on a date just a couple of days before he left to go to Viet Nam. I remember him telling me how he felt like he would not come back. I remember telling him not to think like that, to just be careful and return to us in a year. Well, it only took a little less than 2 months, and he was gone. It still is so hard to understand why. You never could have met a more fun loving, great guy. We used to have the best times. Eddie, Freddie, and my cousin Jerry were like the 3 Musketeers. Eddie did do some singing too. Oh, there are some funny stories I could tell you! I still have the black poodle pin he gave me on my 11th or 12th birthday. We went through all grades together and graduated in 1966. Eddie, I still love you and miss you. My husband David and I still talk about you and the crazy things we did. That house party at Myrtle Beach after the Junior/Senior prom in 1966 was a wild one! I wish you were here to reminisce. You will never be forgotten. Pat. Patricia Lamb Medlin, 854 Bella Coola Road, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.
I fought side by side with Ed. He was easy going, and alot of fun. The thing I remember most, he could sing. He could really come on with "My Girl." He served his country, and gave his all. I will never forget you Ed. Larry L. Waller, 737 Forest Lane, Conroe, TX 77302.
Obituary from the 1968 Whiteville Newspaper: WHITEVILLE: PFC Edward Earl "Eddie" Dew, 20, who was killed in action in Vietnam was buried Monday afternoon in Whiteville with Full Military Honors.
Some 200 service and ex-servicemen were on hand to pay their respects to Eddie Dew and all others who, like Eddie, "Died in Vietnam and all over the world to preserve our freedom," stated Whiteville attorney John K Burns. An additional 500 persons also came to pay their tribute "to the boy they had known so well and loved so much, and they too came with thankfulness in their hearts for those like Eddie, not to reason why, but do and die; according to Burns. In a request to all servicemen to attend the funeral the following statement was issued by John K Burns, Whiteville attorney: "The remains of Eddie Dew represent both the living and the dead. In due respect for him and his kind and the great country which they serve..."
The request was fulfilled. Servicemen and Ex-Servicemen wore white armbands on their left arm, stood in formation and executed the hand salute and order arms by command, at the funeral.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tommie J Dew, Box 192, Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", 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.
Private First Class Edward Earl Dew was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Dew served our country until February 18th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Edward died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. PFC Dew is on panel 40E, line 004 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Eddie was just a boy when he died, but because he was three years older than I, and I was just 15 when we met, I thought he was a man. I was 17 when he died, so that makes him 20 at the time of his death. Young for a soldier. I remember him, from the vantage point of 33 years later, as someone who was usually full of laughter. He was a sophisticated boy from the country of southeastern NC, and I think he thought life was essentially good. He was up for the adventure.
I don't know what else to say, except that it is still hard to believe that he never came back. He just went one day, and never returned. I thought then, and still believe, that that war was stupid, unjust. In that context, his death was a waste, as were so many others. But one's death, however it comes, cannot be left at that--a waste. His death has meaning because of his life. He was a good person, a decent human being, a great dancer. I miss him and know others do too. No one ever told me exactly how or where he died. If anyone knew Eddie, and if you read this, could you post something, some info? Thanks. A memorial from his Friend, Deborah Hooker(DeeDee).
Remembering My Friend: I cry as I write this because the pain of losing someone you grew up with is stronger than I expected even after all these years. Eddie and I went out on a date just a couple of days before he left to go to Viet Nam. I remember him telling me how he felt like he would not come back. I remember telling him not to think like that, to just be careful and return to us in a year. Well, it only took a little less than 2 months, and he was gone. It still is so hard to understand why. You never could have met a more fun loving, great guy. We used to have the best times. Eddie, Freddie, and my cousin Jerry were like the 3 Musketeers. Eddie did do some singing too. Oh, there are some funny stories I could tell you! I still have the black poodle pin he gave me on my 11th or 12th birthday. We went through all grades together and graduated in 1966. Eddie, I still love you and miss you. My husband David and I still talk about you and the crazy things we did. That house party at Myrtle Beach after the Junior/Senior prom in 1966 was a wild one! I wish you were here to reminisce. You will never be forgotten. Pat. Patricia Lamb Medlin, 854 Bella Coola Road, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.
I fought side by side with Ed. He was easy going, and alot of fun. The thing I remember most, he could sing. He could really come on with "My Girl." He served his country, and gave his all. I will never forget you Ed. Larry L. Waller, 737 Forest Lane, Conroe, TX 77302.
Obituary from the 1968 Whiteville Newspaper: WHITEVILLE: PFC Edward Earl "Eddie" Dew, 20, who was killed in action in Vietnam was buried Monday afternoon in Whiteville with Full Military Honors.
Some 200 service and ex-servicemen were on hand to pay their respects to Eddie Dew and all others who, like Eddie, "Died in Vietnam and all over the world to preserve our freedom," stated Whiteville attorney John K Burns. An additional 500 persons also came to pay their tribute "to the boy they had known so well and loved so much, and they too came with thankfulness in their hearts for those like Eddie, not to reason why, but do and die; according to Burns. In a request to all servicemen to attend the funeral the following statement was issued by John K Burns, Whiteville attorney: "The remains of Eddie Dew represent both the living and the dead. In due respect for him and his kind and the great country which they serve..."
The request was fulfilled. Servicemen and Ex-Servicemen wore white armbands on their left arm, stood in formation and executed the hand salute and order arms by command, at the funeral.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tommie J Dew, Box 192, Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", 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.
PFC Edward Earl Dew, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Hallsboro, North Carolina.
Private First Class Edward Earl Dew was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Dew served our country until February 18th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Edward died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. PFC Dew is on panel 40E, line 004 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Eddie was just a boy when he died, but because he was three years older than I, and I was just 15 when we met, I thought he was a man. I was 17 when he died, so that makes him 20 at the time of his death. Young for a soldier. I remember him, from the vantage point of 33 years later, as someone who was usually full of laughter. He was a sophisticated boy from the country of southeastern NC, and I think he thought life was essentially good. He was up for the adventure.
I don't know what else to say, except that it is still hard to believe that he never came back. He just went one day, and never returned. I thought then, and still believe, that that war was stupid, unjust. In that context, his death was a waste, as were so many others. But one's death, however it comes, cannot be left at that--a waste. His death has meaning because of his life. He was a good person, a decent human being, a great dancer. I miss him and know others do too. No one ever told me exactly how or where he died. If anyone knew Eddie, and if you read this, could you post something, some info? Thanks. A memorial from his Friend, Deborah Hooker(DeeDee).
Remembering My Friend: I cry as I write this because the pain of losing someone you grew up with is stronger than I expected even after all these years. Eddie and I went out on a date just a couple of days before he left to go to Viet Nam. I remember him telling me how he felt like he would not come back. I remember telling him not to think like that, to just be careful and return to us in a year. Well, it only took a little less than 2 months, and he was gone. It still is so hard to understand why. You never could have met a more fun loving, great guy. We used to have the best times. Eddie, Freddie, and my cousin Jerry were like the 3 Musketeers. Eddie did do some singing too. Oh, there are some funny stories I could tell you! I still have the black poodle pin he gave me on my 11th or 12th birthday. We went through all grades together and graduated in 1966. Eddie, I still love you and miss you. My husband David and I still talk about you and the crazy things we did. That house party at Myrtle Beach after the Junior/Senior prom in 1966 was a wild one! I wish you were here to reminisce. You will never be forgotten. Pat. Patricia Lamb Medlin, 854 Bella Coola Road, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.
I fought side by side with Ed. He was easy going, and alot of fun. The thing I remember most, he could sing. He could really come on with "My Girl." He served his country, and gave his all. I will never forget you Ed. Larry L. Waller, 737 Forest Lane, Conroe, TX 77302.
Obituary from the 1968 Whiteville Newspaper: WHITEVILLE: PFC Edward Earl "Eddie" Dew, 20, who was killed in action in Vietnam was buried Monday afternoon in Whiteville with Full Military Honors.
Some 200 service and ex-servicemen were on hand to pay their respects to Eddie Dew and all others who, like Eddie, "Died in Vietnam and all over the world to preserve our freedom," stated Whiteville attorney John K Burns. An additional 500 persons also came to pay their tribute "to the boy they had known so well and loved so much, and they too came with thankfulness in their hearts for those like Eddie, not to reason why, but do and die; according to Burns. In a request to all servicemen to attend the funeral the following statement was issued by John K Burns, Whiteville attorney: "The remains of Eddie Dew represent both the living and the dead. In due respect for him and his kind and the great country which they serve..."
The request was fulfilled. Servicemen and Ex-Servicemen wore white armbands on their left arm, stood in formation and executed the hand salute and order arms by command, at the funeral.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tommie J Dew, Box 192, Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", 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.
Private First Class Edward Earl Dew was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Dew served our country until February 18th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Edward died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. PFC Dew is on panel 40E, line 004 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
Eddie was just a boy when he died, but because he was three years older than I, and I was just 15 when we met, I thought he was a man. I was 17 when he died, so that makes him 20 at the time of his death. Young for a soldier. I remember him, from the vantage point of 33 years later, as someone who was usually full of laughter. He was a sophisticated boy from the country of southeastern NC, and I think he thought life was essentially good. He was up for the adventure.
I don't know what else to say, except that it is still hard to believe that he never came back. He just went one day, and never returned. I thought then, and still believe, that that war was stupid, unjust. In that context, his death was a waste, as were so many others. But one's death, however it comes, cannot be left at that--a waste. His death has meaning because of his life. He was a good person, a decent human being, a great dancer. I miss him and know others do too. No one ever told me exactly how or where he died. If anyone knew Eddie, and if you read this, could you post something, some info? Thanks. A memorial from his Friend, Deborah Hooker(DeeDee).
Remembering My Friend: I cry as I write this because the pain of losing someone you grew up with is stronger than I expected even after all these years. Eddie and I went out on a date just a couple of days before he left to go to Viet Nam. I remember him telling me how he felt like he would not come back. I remember telling him not to think like that, to just be careful and return to us in a year. Well, it only took a little less than 2 months, and he was gone. It still is so hard to understand why. You never could have met a more fun loving, great guy. We used to have the best times. Eddie, Freddie, and my cousin Jerry were like the 3 Musketeers. Eddie did do some singing too. Oh, there are some funny stories I could tell you! I still have the black poodle pin he gave me on my 11th or 12th birthday. We went through all grades together and graduated in 1966. Eddie, I still love you and miss you. My husband David and I still talk about you and the crazy things we did. That house party at Myrtle Beach after the Junior/Senior prom in 1966 was a wild one! I wish you were here to reminisce. You will never be forgotten. Pat. Patricia Lamb Medlin, 854 Bella Coola Road, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.
I fought side by side with Ed. He was easy going, and alot of fun. The thing I remember most, he could sing. He could really come on with "My Girl." He served his country, and gave his all. I will never forget you Ed. Larry L. Waller, 737 Forest Lane, Conroe, TX 77302.
Obituary from the 1968 Whiteville Newspaper: WHITEVILLE: PFC Edward Earl "Eddie" Dew, 20, who was killed in action in Vietnam was buried Monday afternoon in Whiteville with Full Military Honors.
Some 200 service and ex-servicemen were on hand to pay their respects to Eddie Dew and all others who, like Eddie, "Died in Vietnam and all over the world to preserve our freedom," stated Whiteville attorney John K Burns. An additional 500 persons also came to pay their tribute "to the boy they had known so well and loved so much, and they too came with thankfulness in their hearts for those like Eddie, not to reason why, but do and die; according to Burns. In a request to all servicemen to attend the funeral the following statement was issued by John K Burns, Whiteville attorney: "The remains of Eddie Dew represent both the living and the dead. In due respect for him and his kind and the great country which they serve..."
The request was fulfilled. Servicemen and Ex-Servicemen wore white armbands on their left arm, stood in formation and executed the hand salute and order arms by command, at the funeral.
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Tommie J Dew, Box 192, Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", 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.
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