US Marine PFC Jimmy Louis Siler, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Siler City, NC.
US Marine Private First Class Jimmy Louis Siler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Siler served our country until February 15th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jimmy died from artillery fire during Operation Scotland at Khe Sanh. His body was recovered. Jimmy was born on March 26th, 1947 in Siler City, North Carolina. PFC Siler is on panel 39E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We grew up together. I will never forget Buck. He was a dear friend to me and will never be forgotten. Love, Hazel Patterson-Brooks.
Jimmy Louis Siler, the son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, was born March 26, 1947. He departed this life February 15, 1968. He was 20 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. He professed Christ and joined Jordan Grove Church at a very young age. Mrs Virginia Chavis was his class leader. He was a very quiet, loyal, and obedient child in the home, as well as the community. He leaves to mourn a Mother and Father, and seven sisters. Mrs Patricia Newkirk of Peekskill, New York; Mrs Shirley Spencer of Peekskill, New York. Mrs Linda Murdock, Misses Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel of the home. Five brothers; William Siler Jr, of Siler City, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth, all of the home. One Grandmother; Mrs Lola Siler, One Great-Grandmother; Mrs Lula Watson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
When his time came for him to show his loyalty to his country he was willing, but felt unprepared for Vietnam. With this poem that was started and not completed by Jimmy, it leaves us with no doubt that he had found God. We will miss him, but God knows best and is too wise to make a mistake. "Take a man and put him alone, Put him 12,000 miles from home, Empty his heart of all but blood, make him live in sweat and mud, And why my soul to the devil I must give. You peace boys rant from your easy chair, But you don't know what it's like over there. You have a ball without trying, while over there your boys are dying. You burn your draft cards, march at dawn, Plant your".....by Jimmy Siler. We will never know how he would have ended this poem, but we are sure God is with him...The Family.
He attended Chatham High School. He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, Star Route, Siler City, NC; Brothers William Jr, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth; Sisters Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel and Sister Patricia.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Forces.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), 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.
US Marine Private First Class Jimmy Louis Siler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Siler served our country until February 15th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jimmy died from artillery fire during Operation Scotland at Khe Sanh. His body was recovered. Jimmy was born on March 26th, 1947 in Siler City, North Carolina. PFC Siler is on panel 39E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We grew up together. I will never forget Buck. He was a dear friend to me and will never be forgotten. Love, Hazel Patterson-Brooks.
Jimmy Louis Siler, the son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, was born March 26, 1947. He departed this life February 15, 1968. He was 20 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. He professed Christ and joined Jordan Grove Church at a very young age. Mrs Virginia Chavis was his class leader. He was a very quiet, loyal, and obedient child in the home, as well as the community. He leaves to mourn a Mother and Father, and seven sisters. Mrs Patricia Newkirk of Peekskill, New York; Mrs Shirley Spencer of Peekskill, New York. Mrs Linda Murdock, Misses Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel of the home. Five brothers; William Siler Jr, of Siler City, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth, all of the home. One Grandmother; Mrs Lola Siler, One Great-Grandmother; Mrs Lula Watson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
When his time came for him to show his loyalty to his country he was willing, but felt unprepared for Vietnam. With this poem that was started and not completed by Jimmy, it leaves us with no doubt that he had found God. We will miss him, but God knows best and is too wise to make a mistake. "Take a man and put him alone, Put him 12,000 miles from home, Empty his heart of all but blood, make him live in sweat and mud, And why my soul to the devil I must give. You peace boys rant from your easy chair, But you don't know what it's like over there. You have a ball without trying, while over there your boys are dying. You burn your draft cards, march at dawn, Plant your".....by Jimmy Siler. We will never know how he would have ended this poem, but we are sure God is with him...The Family.
He attended Chatham High School. He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, Star Route, Siler City, NC; Brothers William Jr, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth; Sisters Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel and Sister Patricia.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Forces.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), 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.
US Marine PFC Jimmy Louis Siler, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Siler City, NC.
US Marine Private First Class Jimmy Louis Siler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Siler served our country until February 15th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jimmy died from artillery fire during Operation Scotland at Khe Sanh. His body was recovered. Jimmy was born on March 26th, 1947 in Siler City, North Carolina. PFC Siler is on panel 39E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We grew up together. I will never forget Buck. He was a dear friend to me and will never be forgotten. Love, Hazel Patterson-Brooks.
Jimmy Louis Siler, the son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, was born March 26, 1947. He departed this life February 15, 1968. He was 20 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. He professed Christ and joined Jordan Grove Church at a very young age. Mrs Virginia Chavis was his class leader. He was a very quiet, loyal, and obedient child in the home, as well as the community. He leaves to mourn a Mother and Father, and seven sisters. Mrs Patricia Newkirk of Peekskill, New York; Mrs Shirley Spencer of Peekskill, New York. Mrs Linda Murdock, Misses Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel of the home. Five brothers; William Siler Jr, of Siler City, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth, all of the home. One Grandmother; Mrs Lola Siler, One Great-Grandmother; Mrs Lula Watson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
When his time came for him to show his loyalty to his country he was willing, but felt unprepared for Vietnam. With this poem that was started and not completed by Jimmy, it leaves us with no doubt that he had found God. We will miss him, but God knows best and is too wise to make a mistake. "Take a man and put him alone, Put him 12,000 miles from home, Empty his heart of all but blood, make him live in sweat and mud, And why my soul to the devil I must give. You peace boys rant from your easy chair, But you don't know what it's like over there. You have a ball without trying, while over there your boys are dying. You burn your draft cards, march at dawn, Plant your".....by Jimmy Siler. We will never know how he would have ended this poem, but we are sure God is with him...The Family.
He attended Chatham High School. He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, Star Route, Siler City, NC; Brothers William Jr, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth; Sisters Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel and Sister Patricia.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Forces.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), 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.
US Marine Private First Class Jimmy Louis Siler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, PFC Siler served our country until February 15th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Jimmy died from artillery fire during Operation Scotland at Khe Sanh. His body was recovered. Jimmy was born on March 26th, 1947 in Siler City, North Carolina. PFC Siler is on panel 39E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
We grew up together. I will never forget Buck. He was a dear friend to me and will never be forgotten. Love, Hazel Patterson-Brooks.
Jimmy Louis Siler, the son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, was born March 26, 1947. He departed this life February 15, 1968. He was 20 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. He professed Christ and joined Jordan Grove Church at a very young age. Mrs Virginia Chavis was his class leader. He was a very quiet, loyal, and obedient child in the home, as well as the community. He leaves to mourn a Mother and Father, and seven sisters. Mrs Patricia Newkirk of Peekskill, New York; Mrs Shirley Spencer of Peekskill, New York. Mrs Linda Murdock, Misses Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel of the home. Five brothers; William Siler Jr, of Siler City, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth, all of the home. One Grandmother; Mrs Lola Siler, One Great-Grandmother; Mrs Lula Watson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
When his time came for him to show his loyalty to his country he was willing, but felt unprepared for Vietnam. With this poem that was started and not completed by Jimmy, it leaves us with no doubt that he had found God. We will miss him, but God knows best and is too wise to make a mistake. "Take a man and put him alone, Put him 12,000 miles from home, Empty his heart of all but blood, make him live in sweat and mud, And why my soul to the devil I must give. You peace boys rant from your easy chair, But you don't know what it's like over there. You have a ball without trying, while over there your boys are dying. You burn your draft cards, march at dawn, Plant your".....by Jimmy Siler. We will never know how he would have ended this poem, but we are sure God is with him...The Family.
He attended Chatham High School. He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Siler, Star Route, Siler City, NC; Brothers William Jr, Jerry, Sherman, Randy and Kenneth; Sisters Emma, Evette, Dale and Angel and Sister Patricia.
He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Forces.
He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), 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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