US Army 2LT Bryan Eugene Grogan, Vietnam Veteran, born In Texas, he became a native of Sanford, NC.
US Army Second Lieutenant Bryan Eugene Grogan was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, 2LT Grogan served our country until July 5th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Bryan died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 2LT Grogan is on panel 02E, line 027 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bryan Eugene Lind Grogan. His Father was Wilson Grogan of Alto, Texas. His mother has visited him in Sanford. Lt Grogan, who has resided in Sanford around six years, was assigned to Vietnam in April and planned to stay for a year. His wife last heard from him in a letter written July 4th in which he said that he had been busy with what is known as the Central highlands of Vietnam. Funeral arrangements are indefinite, but the Father of Mrs. Grogan said that it is planned to hold the Military rites in Sanford, at a time and place to be announced later. Mrs Lind is employees at William-Belk.
1Lt Grogan who was a career man in the Special Forces, received his Commission in May a year ago after attending Officers Candidate School at Ft Benning, where he received The Peace Commendation Medal. He had served a four year enlistment in the Marines, then enlisted in Special Forces where he advanced through the ranks. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg for 6 years. While residing in Sanford, Lt Grogan had spoken to the Sanford Rotary Club and at various Boy Scout groups and activities about the Special Forces and was well liked there.
I will always remember the day we heard of your death. The war became real to me on that day. It was a month before my 15th birthday. I remember being with your family, your brother, sisters and Mother. They loved you so. I don't think Mike ever got over losing you. I'm sure you know, because he is in Heaven with you now, along with your mother. I have the newspaper clipping with your picture so handsome (very!)in your Green Beret. You didn't have to go to Vietnam, you had served your country proudly for many years. You chose to go, you believed in it. I will always remember you and how brave and committed you were. You and Mike were the big brothers I never had. I will never forget you. Cathy Smith, Highland Village, TX, 75077.
I helped return his remains: I reported to the 119th Aviation Company, Camp Holloway, in the first few days of July 1965 as a brand new aviator. My first mission was to recover American bodies from the Special Forces camp of Duc Co. By piecing together information from Mr Ed Rasen, I have become certain that one of the two fallen soldiers I carried from Duc Co to Pleiku in a UH-1B Huey was 2Lt Grogan, KIA on 5 July. I just learned this in early July of 2002. For 37 years I have wondered who they were. Their comrades had constructed wooden coffins for them with wood from ammo boxes. R. D. Miller and I were shot at coming out of the camp, but not hit. We had gunship escort but fire was not returned because a friendly patrol was outside the wire. Charles E. Oualline, 441 Bronzeglo Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239.
In 1962 you led me well. You were the very model of what I envisioned JFK's Green Beret. You were the best standup soldier I have ever served with and I think about you every day. Cpt Thomas A. Nash Sr, SF,(USA Ret).
Even though I never knew you, I've been told about you from Granny, Aunt Clarice, and Aunt Barbara. You were well loved more than you will ever know. I wish I had had a chance to know you, but I'm sure you know how much I love you. Everyone tells me I am the spitting image of you. I love you! Michelle Grogan Allman.
You made a difference and you will never be forgotten. Tom Kelly.
Lieutenant Bryan Grogan's military career was of professional dedication and achievement. After a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps, Bryan Grogan enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for Special Forces training earning the elite Green Beret. Promoted to Sergeant and because of his demonstrated leadership abilities, he was selected for Officer Candidate School which he successfully completed receiving a U. S. Army commission as a Second Lieutenant Infantry. He then returned to Special Forces and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam.
The 5th Special Forces mission was to recruit, train and advise the Civilian Irregular Defense Group into fighting units in remote locations controlled and strongly contested by the Viet Cong. It was in the midst of conducting these dangerous unconventional warfare combat operations that Lieutenant Grogan was killed in action. Lieutenant Grogan was survived by his wife, son, and daughter and was buried with military honors in Dallas, Texas. Robert Sweeney, LTC, USA Army(Ret).
He was a Former US Marine, Former US Army NCO, promoted to US Army Commissioned Officer after Officer Candidate School with the US Army Green Berets.
He is the son of Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Carmell Dubose Grogan Of Dallas County, Texas; Husband of Mrs Brenda Joyce Lind Grogan; Father of Michael Bryan Grogan and Michelle Grogan. Brother to Michael Don Grogan.
He served with Bravo Company, Detachment A-215, (Duc Co), 5th Special Forces Group, Special Forces Vietnam, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Airborne Paratrooper Wings Insignia, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
US Army Second Lieutenant Bryan Eugene Grogan was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, 2LT Grogan served our country until July 5th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Bryan died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 2LT Grogan is on panel 02E, line 027 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bryan Eugene Lind Grogan. His Father was Wilson Grogan of Alto, Texas. His mother has visited him in Sanford. Lt Grogan, who has resided in Sanford around six years, was assigned to Vietnam in April and planned to stay for a year. His wife last heard from him in a letter written July 4th in which he said that he had been busy with what is known as the Central highlands of Vietnam. Funeral arrangements are indefinite, but the Father of Mrs. Grogan said that it is planned to hold the Military rites in Sanford, at a time and place to be announced later. Mrs Lind is employees at William-Belk.
1Lt Grogan who was a career man in the Special Forces, received his Commission in May a year ago after attending Officers Candidate School at Ft Benning, where he received The Peace Commendation Medal. He had served a four year enlistment in the Marines, then enlisted in Special Forces where he advanced through the ranks. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg for 6 years. While residing in Sanford, Lt Grogan had spoken to the Sanford Rotary Club and at various Boy Scout groups and activities about the Special Forces and was well liked there.
I will always remember the day we heard of your death. The war became real to me on that day. It was a month before my 15th birthday. I remember being with your family, your brother, sisters and Mother. They loved you so. I don't think Mike ever got over losing you. I'm sure you know, because he is in Heaven with you now, along with your mother. I have the newspaper clipping with your picture so handsome (very!)in your Green Beret. You didn't have to go to Vietnam, you had served your country proudly for many years. You chose to go, you believed in it. I will always remember you and how brave and committed you were. You and Mike were the big brothers I never had. I will never forget you. Cathy Smith, Highland Village, TX, 75077.
I helped return his remains: I reported to the 119th Aviation Company, Camp Holloway, in the first few days of July 1965 as a brand new aviator. My first mission was to recover American bodies from the Special Forces camp of Duc Co. By piecing together information from Mr Ed Rasen, I have become certain that one of the two fallen soldiers I carried from Duc Co to Pleiku in a UH-1B Huey was 2Lt Grogan, KIA on 5 July. I just learned this in early July of 2002. For 37 years I have wondered who they were. Their comrades had constructed wooden coffins for them with wood from ammo boxes. R. D. Miller and I were shot at coming out of the camp, but not hit. We had gunship escort but fire was not returned because a friendly patrol was outside the wire. Charles E. Oualline, 441 Bronzeglo Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239.
In 1962 you led me well. You were the very model of what I envisioned JFK's Green Beret. You were the best standup soldier I have ever served with and I think about you every day. Cpt Thomas A. Nash Sr, SF,(USA Ret).
Even though I never knew you, I've been told about you from Granny, Aunt Clarice, and Aunt Barbara. You were well loved more than you will ever know. I wish I had had a chance to know you, but I'm sure you know how much I love you. Everyone tells me I am the spitting image of you. I love you! Michelle Grogan Allman.
You made a difference and you will never be forgotten. Tom Kelly.
Lieutenant Bryan Grogan's military career was of professional dedication and achievement. After a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps, Bryan Grogan enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for Special Forces training earning the elite Green Beret. Promoted to Sergeant and because of his demonstrated leadership abilities, he was selected for Officer Candidate School which he successfully completed receiving a U. S. Army commission as a Second Lieutenant Infantry. He then returned to Special Forces and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam.
The 5th Special Forces mission was to recruit, train and advise the Civilian Irregular Defense Group into fighting units in remote locations controlled and strongly contested by the Viet Cong. It was in the midst of conducting these dangerous unconventional warfare combat operations that Lieutenant Grogan was killed in action. Lieutenant Grogan was survived by his wife, son, and daughter and was buried with military honors in Dallas, Texas. Robert Sweeney, LTC, USA Army(Ret).
He was a Former US Marine, Former US Army NCO, promoted to US Army Commissioned Officer after Officer Candidate School with the US Army Green Berets.
He is the son of Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Carmell Dubose Grogan Of Dallas County, Texas; Husband of Mrs Brenda Joyce Lind Grogan; Father of Michael Bryan Grogan and Michelle Grogan. Brother to Michael Don Grogan.
He served with Bravo Company, Detachment A-215, (Duc Co), 5th Special Forces Group, Special Forces Vietnam, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Airborne Paratrooper Wings Insignia, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
US Army 2LT Bryan Eugene Grogan, Vietnam Veteran, born In Texas, he became a native of Sanford, NC.
US Army Second Lieutenant Bryan Eugene Grogan was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, 2LT Grogan served our country until July 5th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Bryan died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 2LT Grogan is on panel 02E, line 027 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bryan Eugene Lind Grogan. His Father was Wilson Grogan of Alto, Texas. His mother has visited him in Sanford. Lt Grogan, who has resided in Sanford around six years, was assigned to Vietnam in April and planned to stay for a year. His wife last heard from him in a letter written July 4th in which he said that he had been busy with what is known as the Central highlands of Vietnam. Funeral arrangements are indefinite, but the Father of Mrs. Grogan said that it is planned to hold the Military rites in Sanford, at a time and place to be announced later. Mrs Lind is employees at William-Belk.
1Lt Grogan who was a career man in the Special Forces, received his Commission in May a year ago after attending Officers Candidate School at Ft Benning, where he received The Peace Commendation Medal. He had served a four year enlistment in the Marines, then enlisted in Special Forces where he advanced through the ranks. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg for 6 years. While residing in Sanford, Lt Grogan had spoken to the Sanford Rotary Club and at various Boy Scout groups and activities about the Special Forces and was well liked there.
I will always remember the day we heard of your death. The war became real to me on that day. It was a month before my 15th birthday. I remember being with your family, your brother, sisters and Mother. They loved you so. I don't think Mike ever got over losing you. I'm sure you know, because he is in Heaven with you now, along with your mother. I have the newspaper clipping with your picture so handsome (very!)in your Green Beret. You didn't have to go to Vietnam, you had served your country proudly for many years. You chose to go, you believed in it. I will always remember you and how brave and committed you were. You and Mike were the big brothers I never had. I will never forget you. Cathy Smith, Highland Village, TX, 75077.
I helped return his remains: I reported to the 119th Aviation Company, Camp Holloway, in the first few days of July 1965 as a brand new aviator. My first mission was to recover American bodies from the Special Forces camp of Duc Co. By piecing together information from Mr Ed Rasen, I have become certain that one of the two fallen soldiers I carried from Duc Co to Pleiku in a UH-1B Huey was 2Lt Grogan, KIA on 5 July. I just learned this in early July of 2002. For 37 years I have wondered who they were. Their comrades had constructed wooden coffins for them with wood from ammo boxes. R. D. Miller and I were shot at coming out of the camp, but not hit. We had gunship escort but fire was not returned because a friendly patrol was outside the wire. Charles E. Oualline, 441 Bronzeglo Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239.
In 1962 you led me well. You were the very model of what I envisioned JFK's Green Beret. You were the best standup soldier I have ever served with and I think about you every day. Cpt Thomas A. Nash Sr, SF,(USA Ret).
Even though I never knew you, I've been told about you from Granny, Aunt Clarice, and Aunt Barbara. You were well loved more than you will ever know. I wish I had had a chance to know you, but I'm sure you know how much I love you. Everyone tells me I am the spitting image of you. I love you! Michelle Grogan Allman.
You made a difference and you will never be forgotten. Tom Kelly.
Lieutenant Bryan Grogan's military career was of professional dedication and achievement. After a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps, Bryan Grogan enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for Special Forces training earning the elite Green Beret. Promoted to Sergeant and because of his demonstrated leadership abilities, he was selected for Officer Candidate School which he successfully completed receiving a U. S. Army commission as a Second Lieutenant Infantry. He then returned to Special Forces and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam.
The 5th Special Forces mission was to recruit, train and advise the Civilian Irregular Defense Group into fighting units in remote locations controlled and strongly contested by the Viet Cong. It was in the midst of conducting these dangerous unconventional warfare combat operations that Lieutenant Grogan was killed in action. Lieutenant Grogan was survived by his wife, son, and daughter and was buried with military honors in Dallas, Texas. Robert Sweeney, LTC, USA Army(Ret).
He was a Former US Marine, Former US Army NCO, promoted to US Army Commissioned Officer after Officer Candidate School with the US Army Green Berets.
He is the son of Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Carmell Dubose Grogan Of Dallas County, Texas; Husband of Mrs Brenda Joyce Lind Grogan; Father of Michael Bryan Grogan and Michelle Grogan. Brother to Michael Don Grogan.
He served with Bravo Company, Detachment A-215, (Duc Co), 5th Special Forces Group, Special Forces Vietnam, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Airborne Paratrooper Wings Insignia, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
US Army Second Lieutenant Bryan Eugene Grogan was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, 2LT Grogan served our country until July 5th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Bryan died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 2LT Grogan is on panel 02E, line 027 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs Bryan Eugene Lind Grogan. His Father was Wilson Grogan of Alto, Texas. His mother has visited him in Sanford. Lt Grogan, who has resided in Sanford around six years, was assigned to Vietnam in April and planned to stay for a year. His wife last heard from him in a letter written July 4th in which he said that he had been busy with what is known as the Central highlands of Vietnam. Funeral arrangements are indefinite, but the Father of Mrs. Grogan said that it is planned to hold the Military rites in Sanford, at a time and place to be announced later. Mrs Lind is employees at William-Belk.
1Lt Grogan who was a career man in the Special Forces, received his Commission in May a year ago after attending Officers Candidate School at Ft Benning, where he received The Peace Commendation Medal. He had served a four year enlistment in the Marines, then enlisted in Special Forces where he advanced through the ranks. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg for 6 years. While residing in Sanford, Lt Grogan had spoken to the Sanford Rotary Club and at various Boy Scout groups and activities about the Special Forces and was well liked there.
I will always remember the day we heard of your death. The war became real to me on that day. It was a month before my 15th birthday. I remember being with your family, your brother, sisters and Mother. They loved you so. I don't think Mike ever got over losing you. I'm sure you know, because he is in Heaven with you now, along with your mother. I have the newspaper clipping with your picture so handsome (very!)in your Green Beret. You didn't have to go to Vietnam, you had served your country proudly for many years. You chose to go, you believed in it. I will always remember you and how brave and committed you were. You and Mike were the big brothers I never had. I will never forget you. Cathy Smith, Highland Village, TX, 75077.
I helped return his remains: I reported to the 119th Aviation Company, Camp Holloway, in the first few days of July 1965 as a brand new aviator. My first mission was to recover American bodies from the Special Forces camp of Duc Co. By piecing together information from Mr Ed Rasen, I have become certain that one of the two fallen soldiers I carried from Duc Co to Pleiku in a UH-1B Huey was 2Lt Grogan, KIA on 5 July. I just learned this in early July of 2002. For 37 years I have wondered who they were. Their comrades had constructed wooden coffins for them with wood from ammo boxes. R. D. Miller and I were shot at coming out of the camp, but not hit. We had gunship escort but fire was not returned because a friendly patrol was outside the wire. Charles E. Oualline, 441 Bronzeglo Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239.
In 1962 you led me well. You were the very model of what I envisioned JFK's Green Beret. You were the best standup soldier I have ever served with and I think about you every day. Cpt Thomas A. Nash Sr, SF,(USA Ret).
Even though I never knew you, I've been told about you from Granny, Aunt Clarice, and Aunt Barbara. You were well loved more than you will ever know. I wish I had had a chance to know you, but I'm sure you know how much I love you. Everyone tells me I am the spitting image of you. I love you! Michelle Grogan Allman.
You made a difference and you will never be forgotten. Tom Kelly.
Lieutenant Bryan Grogan's military career was of professional dedication and achievement. After a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps, Bryan Grogan enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for Special Forces training earning the elite Green Beret. Promoted to Sergeant and because of his demonstrated leadership abilities, he was selected for Officer Candidate School which he successfully completed receiving a U. S. Army commission as a Second Lieutenant Infantry. He then returned to Special Forces and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam.
The 5th Special Forces mission was to recruit, train and advise the Civilian Irregular Defense Group into fighting units in remote locations controlled and strongly contested by the Viet Cong. It was in the midst of conducting these dangerous unconventional warfare combat operations that Lieutenant Grogan was killed in action. Lieutenant Grogan was survived by his wife, son, and daughter and was buried with military honors in Dallas, Texas. Robert Sweeney, LTC, USA Army(Ret).
He was a Former US Marine, Former US Army NCO, promoted to US Army Commissioned Officer after Officer Candidate School with the US Army Green Berets.
He is the son of Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Carmell Dubose Grogan Of Dallas County, Texas; Husband of Mrs Brenda Joyce Lind Grogan; Father of Michael Bryan Grogan and Michelle Grogan. Brother to Michael Don Grogan.
He served with Bravo Company, Detachment A-215, (Duc Co), 5th Special Forces Group, Special Forces Vietnam, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Airborne Paratrooper Wings Insignia, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
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