Services Set For Marine Killed in War
Services for First Lieutenant William M. Grammar, 25, 6476 Sterling Dr. killed in action in Vietnam May 20, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Crown Heights Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Gene Adams Funeral Home.
1LT Grammar was born in Oklahoma City, and graduated from Harding High School where he won a letter in football. He was active in Scouting and church activities. He attended the University of Oklahoma one year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1965 in the upper twenty-five percent of his class. Following completion of Basic School at Quantico, Va., he reported to Camp Lejune, N.C., where he was executive officer of G Company, 2nd Marine Division, and commanded the sub unit while on a six-month Mediterranean cruise. After attending the Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, he reported in February to Headquarters Military Assistance Command, Saigon, with duty at Quang Tri as advisor to the South Vietnamese Army.
He had served in the Marines for five years. He had been in Vietnam three months.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, and a son, Richard A., both of Oklahoma City, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Grammar of Oklahoma City, and two brothers, Robert E., and Richard Patrick, both of Oklahoma City.
Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper May 31, 1967 page 16.
(Obituary courtesy of: Jackie)
Special Note: 1LT Grammar was posthumously awarded the Silver Star as well as the Prisoner of War Medal. According to the Prisoner of War Medal Citation, he was executed by the enemy.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Senior Advisor to the Third Battalion, First Regiment, First Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam on 20 May 1967. When his unit was hit hard and infiltrated by an overwhelmingly large enemy force, First Lieutenant Grammar, realizing that they were hopelessly disorganized and ineffective, took immediate action to withdraw and safeguard his team. One member of the team was seriously wounded in the initial attack. In the face of intense enemy fire and almost certain death, First Lieutenant Grammar attempted to carry the wounded man to safety. When this proved impossible, the wounded man asked to be left behind and volunteered to provide covering fire. Fighting his way through the enemy and leading the remaining members of the team, he maneuvered to the edge of a village undetected. As they prepared to leave the enemy position, they encountered an enemy search party. Unhesitatingly and without regard for his own safety, he ran across an open field to draw attention from the other team member, allowing him to escape. As a result he was taken prisoner by the enemy and killed before a relief force arrived. His outstanding courage and selfless efforts in behalf of others served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Prisoner of War Medal Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, was captured in operations in South Vietnam on 20 May 1967 and was held as a Prisoner of War until he was executed by the enemy later that same day.
Action Date: May 20, 1967 - May 20, 1967
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Advisor
Division: Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 20E - Line 59
Source: 1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
You can click on his name below to visit his Vietnam Memorial Page.
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
Services for First Lieutenant William M. Grammar, 25, 6476 Sterling Dr. killed in action in Vietnam May 20, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Crown Heights Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Gene Adams Funeral Home.
1LT Grammar was born in Oklahoma City, and graduated from Harding High School where he won a letter in football. He was active in Scouting and church activities. He attended the University of Oklahoma one year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1965 in the upper twenty-five percent of his class. Following completion of Basic School at Quantico, Va., he reported to Camp Lejune, N.C., where he was executive officer of G Company, 2nd Marine Division, and commanded the sub unit while on a six-month Mediterranean cruise. After attending the Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, he reported in February to Headquarters Military Assistance Command, Saigon, with duty at Quang Tri as advisor to the South Vietnamese Army.
He had served in the Marines for five years. He had been in Vietnam three months.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, and a son, Richard A., both of Oklahoma City, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Grammar of Oklahoma City, and two brothers, Robert E., and Richard Patrick, both of Oklahoma City.
Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper May 31, 1967 page 16.
(Obituary courtesy of: Jackie)
Special Note: 1LT Grammar was posthumously awarded the Silver Star as well as the Prisoner of War Medal. According to the Prisoner of War Medal Citation, he was executed by the enemy.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Senior Advisor to the Third Battalion, First Regiment, First Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam on 20 May 1967. When his unit was hit hard and infiltrated by an overwhelmingly large enemy force, First Lieutenant Grammar, realizing that they were hopelessly disorganized and ineffective, took immediate action to withdraw and safeguard his team. One member of the team was seriously wounded in the initial attack. In the face of intense enemy fire and almost certain death, First Lieutenant Grammar attempted to carry the wounded man to safety. When this proved impossible, the wounded man asked to be left behind and volunteered to provide covering fire. Fighting his way through the enemy and leading the remaining members of the team, he maneuvered to the edge of a village undetected. As they prepared to leave the enemy position, they encountered an enemy search party. Unhesitatingly and without regard for his own safety, he ran across an open field to draw attention from the other team member, allowing him to escape. As a result he was taken prisoner by the enemy and killed before a relief force arrived. His outstanding courage and selfless efforts in behalf of others served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Prisoner of War Medal Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, was captured in operations in South Vietnam on 20 May 1967 and was held as a Prisoner of War until he was executed by the enemy later that same day.
Action Date: May 20, 1967 - May 20, 1967
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Advisor
Division: Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 20E - Line 59
Source: 1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
You can click on his name below to visit his Vietnam Memorial Page.
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
Services Set For Marine Killed in War
Services for First Lieutenant William M. Grammar, 25, 6476 Sterling Dr. killed in action in Vietnam May 20, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Crown Heights Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Gene Adams Funeral Home.
1LT Grammar was born in Oklahoma City, and graduated from Harding High School where he won a letter in football. He was active in Scouting and church activities. He attended the University of Oklahoma one year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1965 in the upper twenty-five percent of his class. Following completion of Basic School at Quantico, Va., he reported to Camp Lejune, N.C., where he was executive officer of G Company, 2nd Marine Division, and commanded the sub unit while on a six-month Mediterranean cruise. After attending the Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, he reported in February to Headquarters Military Assistance Command, Saigon, with duty at Quang Tri as advisor to the South Vietnamese Army.
He had served in the Marines for five years. He had been in Vietnam three months.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, and a son, Richard A., both of Oklahoma City, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Grammar of Oklahoma City, and two brothers, Robert E., and Richard Patrick, both of Oklahoma City.
Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper May 31, 1967 page 16.
(Obituary courtesy of: Jackie)
Special Note: 1LT Grammar was posthumously awarded the Silver Star as well as the Prisoner of War Medal. According to the Prisoner of War Medal Citation, he was executed by the enemy.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Senior Advisor to the Third Battalion, First Regiment, First Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam on 20 May 1967. When his unit was hit hard and infiltrated by an overwhelmingly large enemy force, First Lieutenant Grammar, realizing that they were hopelessly disorganized and ineffective, took immediate action to withdraw and safeguard his team. One member of the team was seriously wounded in the initial attack. In the face of intense enemy fire and almost certain death, First Lieutenant Grammar attempted to carry the wounded man to safety. When this proved impossible, the wounded man asked to be left behind and volunteered to provide covering fire. Fighting his way through the enemy and leading the remaining members of the team, he maneuvered to the edge of a village undetected. As they prepared to leave the enemy position, they encountered an enemy search party. Unhesitatingly and without regard for his own safety, he ran across an open field to draw attention from the other team member, allowing him to escape. As a result he was taken prisoner by the enemy and killed before a relief force arrived. His outstanding courage and selfless efforts in behalf of others served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Prisoner of War Medal Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, was captured in operations in South Vietnam on 20 May 1967 and was held as a Prisoner of War until he was executed by the enemy later that same day.
Action Date: May 20, 1967 - May 20, 1967
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Advisor
Division: Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 20E - Line 59
Source: 1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
You can click on his name below to visit his Vietnam Memorial Page.
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
Services for First Lieutenant William M. Grammar, 25, 6476 Sterling Dr. killed in action in Vietnam May 20, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Crown Heights Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Gene Adams Funeral Home.
1LT Grammar was born in Oklahoma City, and graduated from Harding High School where he won a letter in football. He was active in Scouting and church activities. He attended the University of Oklahoma one year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1965 in the upper twenty-five percent of his class. Following completion of Basic School at Quantico, Va., he reported to Camp Lejune, N.C., where he was executive officer of G Company, 2nd Marine Division, and commanded the sub unit while on a six-month Mediterranean cruise. After attending the Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, he reported in February to Headquarters Military Assistance Command, Saigon, with duty at Quang Tri as advisor to the South Vietnamese Army.
He had served in the Marines for five years. He had been in Vietnam three months.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, and a son, Richard A., both of Oklahoma City, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Grammar of Oklahoma City, and two brothers, Robert E., and Richard Patrick, both of Oklahoma City.
Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper May 31, 1967 page 16.
(Obituary courtesy of: Jackie)
Special Note: 1LT Grammar was posthumously awarded the Silver Star as well as the Prisoner of War Medal. According to the Prisoner of War Medal Citation, he was executed by the enemy.
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Senior Advisor to the Third Battalion, First Regiment, First Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam on 20 May 1967. When his unit was hit hard and infiltrated by an overwhelmingly large enemy force, First Lieutenant Grammar, realizing that they were hopelessly disorganized and ineffective, took immediate action to withdraw and safeguard his team. One member of the team was seriously wounded in the initial attack. In the face of intense enemy fire and almost certain death, First Lieutenant Grammar attempted to carry the wounded man to safety. When this proved impossible, the wounded man asked to be left behind and volunteered to provide covering fire. Fighting his way through the enemy and leading the remaining members of the team, he maneuvered to the edge of a village undetected. As they prepared to leave the enemy position, they encountered an enemy search party. Unhesitatingly and without regard for his own safety, he ran across an open field to draw attention from the other team member, allowing him to escape. As a result he was taken prisoner by the enemy and killed before a relief force arrived. His outstanding courage and selfless efforts in behalf of others served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Prisoner of War Medal Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
First Lieutenant William Michael Grammar (MCSN: 0-91923), United States Marine Corps, was captured in operations in South Vietnam on 20 May 1967 and was held as a Prisoner of War until he was executed by the enemy later that same day.
Action Date: May 20, 1967 - May 20, 1967
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Advisor
Division: Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 20E - Line 59
Source: 1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
You can click on his name below to visit his Vietnam Memorial Page.
1LT WILLIAM MICHAEL GRAMMAR
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Oklahoma
1st LT US Marine Corps
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