1LT William Ralph Graves Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Murphy, North Carolina.
First Lieutenant William Ralph Graves Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 1LT Graves served our country until March 15th, 1970 in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 1LT Graves is on panel 13W, line 131 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
We attended Murphy HS and graduated together in 1964. He was a good friend and I miss him. Yearbook photo and Team Photo courtesy of Robert E.(Bob) Anderson Jr.
He went on to Wake Forest University and the ROTC program there. He was commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant on graduation in 1968. Then on to various training schools for a year.
I was a member of Lt. Graves platoon from the time he took over 1st platoon Alpha 1/8 1st Cavalry Div. until his death. He was the best platoon leader we ever had, I'll never forget him. Don Craig.
I last saw Bill at Tigerland, Fort Polk, La in 1969. We talked about our hometown. We both went to Vietnam and served in the infantry. May he rest in peace. Luke Bayless.
When we were in high school and Bill was playing football, he used to use me as weights to press to the ceiling of the locker room. Assume the position Ellis would be the command and I had to stiffen my body so the could press me to the ceiling. Bill we will never forget you and what you gave to us. Till I see you again, my friend. Larry Ellis.
I was a Soldier in his Platoon: I was with Lt Graves on the day he was killed. I had only been in country for about a month and this was my first mission into the field. We were on patrol. There was one soldier walking between me and him. I passed through a small clearing with a large tree on the other side. The next soldier passed through and when Lt Graves stepped into the clearing an enemy soldier shot from behind the tree. I helped carry him to the helicopter the next day. I regret that I only knew him for a short time, David Clark, 7024 Parkdale Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
We graduated from OCS together: In remembrance of a good man. Bill and I were in the same platoon in OCS, which was the worst six months of my life, not counting Vietnam. He made tough times a little better with his upbeat spirit and good heart. You will not be forgotten, Bill. Rest well. Chuck Eisenberg
CHILDHOOD FRIEND: BEING A VIETNAM VETERAN AND KNOWING THE EXPERIENCE OF THIS CONFLICT, I FEEL THAT THOSE OF USE WHO SURVIVED OWE A TRIBUTE TO THESE FALLEN HERO'S. SSGT JAMES N DOCKERY, 100 MEADOW LN, MURPHY, NC 28906.
Friend: A long overdue thank you to my lab partner for your sacrifice. I think of you often. Bill Anglim
I Served with him in Vietnam: Remembrance of a fine man: I was with A Co. 1/8 the day Lt. Graves was killed. He was killed on the 2nd contact we made that day. You will never meet a more decent likable person than this man. He understood his men and they followed him because of it. I was a Pointman for the 2nd platoon and he was the Platoon Leader for the 3rd platoon. I have thought about our talks and what they meant to us "just getting by" many times over the last 36 years. I can't help but miss this man. May God bless his family and friends. Stan Hunter, 250 Woody Dr, Athens, Ga. 30606.
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Ralph Graves Sr. He is also survived by three sisters, Carolyn Graves of Canton,Ga. Mrs Frances Hembree of Murphy and Miss Helen Graves of the home. Two brothers, Thomas & Robert of the home. His grandparents also survive him, Mr.& Mrs. J.E.Graves of Murphy & Mrs. Scott Odell of Knoxville, Tenn.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery, 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, The Good Conduct Medal, The Achievement Medal and The Commendation Medal.
First Lieutenant William Ralph Graves Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 1LT Graves served our country until March 15th, 1970 in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 1LT Graves is on panel 13W, line 131 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
We attended Murphy HS and graduated together in 1964. He was a good friend and I miss him. Yearbook photo and Team Photo courtesy of Robert E.(Bob) Anderson Jr.
He went on to Wake Forest University and the ROTC program there. He was commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant on graduation in 1968. Then on to various training schools for a year.
I was a member of Lt. Graves platoon from the time he took over 1st platoon Alpha 1/8 1st Cavalry Div. until his death. He was the best platoon leader we ever had, I'll never forget him. Don Craig.
I last saw Bill at Tigerland, Fort Polk, La in 1969. We talked about our hometown. We both went to Vietnam and served in the infantry. May he rest in peace. Luke Bayless.
When we were in high school and Bill was playing football, he used to use me as weights to press to the ceiling of the locker room. Assume the position Ellis would be the command and I had to stiffen my body so the could press me to the ceiling. Bill we will never forget you and what you gave to us. Till I see you again, my friend. Larry Ellis.
I was a Soldier in his Platoon: I was with Lt Graves on the day he was killed. I had only been in country for about a month and this was my first mission into the field. We were on patrol. There was one soldier walking between me and him. I passed through a small clearing with a large tree on the other side. The next soldier passed through and when Lt Graves stepped into the clearing an enemy soldier shot from behind the tree. I helped carry him to the helicopter the next day. I regret that I only knew him for a short time, David Clark, 7024 Parkdale Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
We graduated from OCS together: In remembrance of a good man. Bill and I were in the same platoon in OCS, which was the worst six months of my life, not counting Vietnam. He made tough times a little better with his upbeat spirit and good heart. You will not be forgotten, Bill. Rest well. Chuck Eisenberg
CHILDHOOD FRIEND: BEING A VIETNAM VETERAN AND KNOWING THE EXPERIENCE OF THIS CONFLICT, I FEEL THAT THOSE OF USE WHO SURVIVED OWE A TRIBUTE TO THESE FALLEN HERO'S. SSGT JAMES N DOCKERY, 100 MEADOW LN, MURPHY, NC 28906.
Friend: A long overdue thank you to my lab partner for your sacrifice. I think of you often. Bill Anglim
I Served with him in Vietnam: Remembrance of a fine man: I was with A Co. 1/8 the day Lt. Graves was killed. He was killed on the 2nd contact we made that day. You will never meet a more decent likable person than this man. He understood his men and they followed him because of it. I was a Pointman for the 2nd platoon and he was the Platoon Leader for the 3rd platoon. I have thought about our talks and what they meant to us "just getting by" many times over the last 36 years. I can't help but miss this man. May God bless his family and friends. Stan Hunter, 250 Woody Dr, Athens, Ga. 30606.
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Ralph Graves Sr. He is also survived by three sisters, Carolyn Graves of Canton,Ga. Mrs Frances Hembree of Murphy and Miss Helen Graves of the home. Two brothers, Thomas & Robert of the home. His grandparents also survive him, Mr.& Mrs. J.E.Graves of Murphy & Mrs. Scott Odell of Knoxville, Tenn.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery, 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, The Good Conduct Medal, The Achievement Medal and The Commendation Medal.
1LT William Ralph Graves Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Murphy, North Carolina.
First Lieutenant William Ralph Graves Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 1LT Graves served our country until March 15th, 1970 in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 1LT Graves is on panel 13W, line 131 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
We attended Murphy HS and graduated together in 1964. He was a good friend and I miss him. Yearbook photo and Team Photo courtesy of Robert E.(Bob) Anderson Jr.
He went on to Wake Forest University and the ROTC program there. He was commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant on graduation in 1968. Then on to various training schools for a year.
I was a member of Lt. Graves platoon from the time he took over 1st platoon Alpha 1/8 1st Cavalry Div. until his death. He was the best platoon leader we ever had, I'll never forget him. Don Craig.
I last saw Bill at Tigerland, Fort Polk, La in 1969. We talked about our hometown. We both went to Vietnam and served in the infantry. May he rest in peace. Luke Bayless.
When we were in high school and Bill was playing football, he used to use me as weights to press to the ceiling of the locker room. Assume the position Ellis would be the command and I had to stiffen my body so the could press me to the ceiling. Bill we will never forget you and what you gave to us. Till I see you again, my friend. Larry Ellis.
I was a Soldier in his Platoon: I was with Lt Graves on the day he was killed. I had only been in country for about a month and this was my first mission into the field. We were on patrol. There was one soldier walking between me and him. I passed through a small clearing with a large tree on the other side. The next soldier passed through and when Lt Graves stepped into the clearing an enemy soldier shot from behind the tree. I helped carry him to the helicopter the next day. I regret that I only knew him for a short time, David Clark, 7024 Parkdale Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
We graduated from OCS together: In remembrance of a good man. Bill and I were in the same platoon in OCS, which was the worst six months of my life, not counting Vietnam. He made tough times a little better with his upbeat spirit and good heart. You will not be forgotten, Bill. Rest well. Chuck Eisenberg
CHILDHOOD FRIEND: BEING A VIETNAM VETERAN AND KNOWING THE EXPERIENCE OF THIS CONFLICT, I FEEL THAT THOSE OF USE WHO SURVIVED OWE A TRIBUTE TO THESE FALLEN HERO'S. SSGT JAMES N DOCKERY, 100 MEADOW LN, MURPHY, NC 28906.
Friend: A long overdue thank you to my lab partner for your sacrifice. I think of you often. Bill Anglim
I Served with him in Vietnam: Remembrance of a fine man: I was with A Co. 1/8 the day Lt. Graves was killed. He was killed on the 2nd contact we made that day. You will never meet a more decent likable person than this man. He understood his men and they followed him because of it. I was a Pointman for the 2nd platoon and he was the Platoon Leader for the 3rd platoon. I have thought about our talks and what they meant to us "just getting by" many times over the last 36 years. I can't help but miss this man. May God bless his family and friends. Stan Hunter, 250 Woody Dr, Athens, Ga. 30606.
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Ralph Graves Sr. He is also survived by three sisters, Carolyn Graves of Canton,Ga. Mrs Frances Hembree of Murphy and Miss Helen Graves of the home. Two brothers, Thomas & Robert of the home. His grandparents also survive him, Mr.& Mrs. J.E.Graves of Murphy & Mrs. Scott Odell of Knoxville, Tenn.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery, 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, The Good Conduct Medal, The Achievement Medal and The Commendation Medal.
First Lieutenant William Ralph Graves Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 1LT Graves served our country until March 15th, 1970 in Phuoc Long, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. 1LT Graves is on panel 13W, line 131 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
We attended Murphy HS and graduated together in 1964. He was a good friend and I miss him. Yearbook photo and Team Photo courtesy of Robert E.(Bob) Anderson Jr.
He went on to Wake Forest University and the ROTC program there. He was commissioned as an Army 2nd Lieutenant on graduation in 1968. Then on to various training schools for a year.
I was a member of Lt. Graves platoon from the time he took over 1st platoon Alpha 1/8 1st Cavalry Div. until his death. He was the best platoon leader we ever had, I'll never forget him. Don Craig.
I last saw Bill at Tigerland, Fort Polk, La in 1969. We talked about our hometown. We both went to Vietnam and served in the infantry. May he rest in peace. Luke Bayless.
When we were in high school and Bill was playing football, he used to use me as weights to press to the ceiling of the locker room. Assume the position Ellis would be the command and I had to stiffen my body so the could press me to the ceiling. Bill we will never forget you and what you gave to us. Till I see you again, my friend. Larry Ellis.
I was a Soldier in his Platoon: I was with Lt Graves on the day he was killed. I had only been in country for about a month and this was my first mission into the field. We were on patrol. There was one soldier walking between me and him. I passed through a small clearing with a large tree on the other side. The next soldier passed through and when Lt Graves stepped into the clearing an enemy soldier shot from behind the tree. I helped carry him to the helicopter the next day. I regret that I only knew him for a short time, David Clark, 7024 Parkdale Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
We graduated from OCS together: In remembrance of a good man. Bill and I were in the same platoon in OCS, which was the worst six months of my life, not counting Vietnam. He made tough times a little better with his upbeat spirit and good heart. You will not be forgotten, Bill. Rest well. Chuck Eisenberg
CHILDHOOD FRIEND: BEING A VIETNAM VETERAN AND KNOWING THE EXPERIENCE OF THIS CONFLICT, I FEEL THAT THOSE OF USE WHO SURVIVED OWE A TRIBUTE TO THESE FALLEN HERO'S. SSGT JAMES N DOCKERY, 100 MEADOW LN, MURPHY, NC 28906.
Friend: A long overdue thank you to my lab partner for your sacrifice. I think of you often. Bill Anglim
I Served with him in Vietnam: Remembrance of a fine man: I was with A Co. 1/8 the day Lt. Graves was killed. He was killed on the 2nd contact we made that day. You will never meet a more decent likable person than this man. He understood his men and they followed him because of it. I was a Pointman for the 2nd platoon and he was the Platoon Leader for the 3rd platoon. I have thought about our talks and what they meant to us "just getting by" many times over the last 36 years. I can't help but miss this man. May God bless his family and friends. Stan Hunter, 250 Woody Dr, Athens, Ga. 30606.
He was the Son of Mr and Mrs William Ralph Graves Sr. He is also survived by three sisters, Carolyn Graves of Canton,Ga. Mrs Frances Hembree of Murphy and Miss Helen Graves of the home. Two brothers, Thomas & Robert of the home. His grandparents also survive him, Mr.& Mrs. J.E.Graves of Murphy & Mrs. Scott Odell of Knoxville, Tenn.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery, 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, The Good Conduct Medal, The Achievement Medal and The Commendation Medal.
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