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Capt Steve Lewis Camby

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Capt Steve Lewis Camby Veteran

Birth
Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Death
12 Feb 1967 (aged 26)
Huế, Thừa Thiên-Huế, Vietnam
Burial
Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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US Marine Captain Steve Lewis Camby, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Spindale, NC.

US Marine Captain Steve Lewis Camby was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, CPT Camby served our country until February 12th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Steve died from an undetermined explosion. His body was recovered. CPT Camby is on panel 15E, line 018 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 6 years.

A Buddy and Friend and fellow Marine: Steve, You were a friend and will always be in my mind. You were quiet but dependable as hardened steel. Your potential was unlimited. A fine man and an outstanding Marine. Sorely missed my friend. Rest easy. "Pop" Doyle USMC(ret). Robert Doyle, Beaufort, SC 29902, [email protected].

He was a basic school tank school classmate. Steve was only quiet when you first met him. The talk came out with familiarity. We bunked together on board Navy LSD's for more months than I wish to count. A reliable friend if you got in trouble on shore leave. He loved tanks and he took care of his men. Semper Fidelis Steve. Thomas Flattery, [email protected].

He proudly served with Bravo Company, 3rd Anti-Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs Morgan L Camby, 1414 Rosewood Lane, Gastonia, NC.

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 Captain Steve Lewis Camby, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Spindale, NC.

US Marine Captain Steve Lewis Camby was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, CPT Camby served our country until February 12th, 1967 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Steve died from an undetermined explosion. His body was recovered. CPT Camby is on panel 15E, line 018 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 6 years.

A Buddy and Friend and fellow Marine: Steve, You were a friend and will always be in my mind. You were quiet but dependable as hardened steel. Your potential was unlimited. A fine man and an outstanding Marine. Sorely missed my friend. Rest easy. "Pop" Doyle USMC(ret). Robert Doyle, Beaufort, SC 29902, [email protected].

He was a basic school tank school classmate. Steve was only quiet when you first met him. The talk came out with familiarity. We bunked together on board Navy LSD's for more months than I wish to count. A reliable friend if you got in trouble on shore leave. He loved tanks and he took care of his men. Semper Fidelis Steve. Thomas Flattery, [email protected].

He proudly served with Bravo Company, 3rd Anti-Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs Morgan L Camby, 1414 Rosewood Lane, Gastonia, NC.

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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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17383867/steve_lewis-camby: accessed ), memorial page for Capt Steve Lewis Camby (9 Feb 1941–12 Feb 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17383867, citing Cool Springs Cemetery, Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).