KIRKSVILLE DAILY EXPRESS, Kirksville, Missouri
October 1967
SP. 4 GARY GRISSOM, 20, DIES OF WOUNDS
---Sp. 4 Gary L. Grissom, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Grissom, of Kirksville route one, and husband of the former Vicky Lou Sullivan, died yesterday from injuries received while serving with the Army in Vietnam.
---Mrs. Grissom, who was visiting relatives in Davenport, Ia., received the news of her husband's death about eight o'clock last night from an Army officer. Telegrams were later received by both families.
---Another officer was to call on the family here today or tomorrow with additional information. Sp. Grissom, according to the telegram, died in Vietnam as the result of wounds received while on night patrol when he was hit by small arms fire and grenades. He was with the 1st Infantry.
---In addition to expressing "deepest sympathy," the government notification stated that instructions would follow as to return of the serviceman's body to the states.
---Young Grissom was born Aug. 15, 1947, in the Troy Mills Community and attended school and church in the structure which has since been remodeled for the senior Grissoms home. At the Kirksville High School from which he was graduated in 1965, he was active in COE and the Future Farmers of America. He was an employee of Truitt Brothers Motor Company and just prior to his induction into the Armed Forces on Sept. 28, 1966, was working at McGrew-Edison where his mother is now employed. His father is with Hollister, Inc.
---On Dec. 23, 1966, Sp. Grissom was married to Vicky Lou Sullivan at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan, of Greentop, Mrs. Grissom is now making her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Sanders of 912 S. Riggen.
---Receiving his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sp. Grissom was stationed there until he was sent overseas in April. The Grissoms had received several tapes and letters describing conditions in the war area. The latest received by his parents was dated Oct. 12 and the one to his wife was written Oct. 16.
October 1967
SP. 4 GARY GRISSOM, 20, DIES OF WOUNDS
---Sp. 4 Gary L. Grissom, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Grissom, of Kirksville route one, and husband of the former Vicky Lou Sullivan, died yesterday from injuries received while serving with the Army in Vietnam.
---Mrs. Grissom, who was visiting relatives in Davenport, Ia., received the news of her husband's death about eight o'clock last night from an Army officer. Telegrams were later received by both families.
---Another officer was to call on the family here today or tomorrow with additional information. Sp. Grissom, according to the telegram, died in Vietnam as the result of wounds received while on night patrol when he was hit by small arms fire and grenades. He was with the 1st Infantry.
---In addition to expressing "deepest sympathy," the government notification stated that instructions would follow as to return of the serviceman's body to the states.
---Young Grissom was born Aug. 15, 1947, in the Troy Mills Community and attended school and church in the structure which has since been remodeled for the senior Grissoms home. At the Kirksville High School from which he was graduated in 1965, he was active in COE and the Future Farmers of America. He was an employee of Truitt Brothers Motor Company and just prior to his induction into the Armed Forces on Sept. 28, 1966, was working at McGrew-Edison where his mother is now employed. His father is with Hollister, Inc.
---On Dec. 23, 1966, Sp. Grissom was married to Vicky Lou Sullivan at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan, of Greentop, Mrs. Grissom is now making her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Sanders of 912 S. Riggen.
---Receiving his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sp. Grissom was stationed there until he was sent overseas in April. The Grissoms had received several tapes and letters describing conditions in the war area. The latest received by his parents was dated Oct. 12 and the one to his wife was written Oct. 16.
KIRKSVILLE DAILY EXPRESS, Kirksville, Missouri
October 1967
SP. 4 GARY GRISSOM, 20, DIES OF WOUNDS
---Sp. 4 Gary L. Grissom, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Grissom, of Kirksville route one, and husband of the former Vicky Lou Sullivan, died yesterday from injuries received while serving with the Army in Vietnam.
---Mrs. Grissom, who was visiting relatives in Davenport, Ia., received the news of her husband's death about eight o'clock last night from an Army officer. Telegrams were later received by both families.
---Another officer was to call on the family here today or tomorrow with additional information. Sp. Grissom, according to the telegram, died in Vietnam as the result of wounds received while on night patrol when he was hit by small arms fire and grenades. He was with the 1st Infantry.
---In addition to expressing "deepest sympathy," the government notification stated that instructions would follow as to return of the serviceman's body to the states.
---Young Grissom was born Aug. 15, 1947, in the Troy Mills Community and attended school and church in the structure which has since been remodeled for the senior Grissoms home. At the Kirksville High School from which he was graduated in 1965, he was active in COE and the Future Farmers of America. He was an employee of Truitt Brothers Motor Company and just prior to his induction into the Armed Forces on Sept. 28, 1966, was working at McGrew-Edison where his mother is now employed. His father is with Hollister, Inc.
---On Dec. 23, 1966, Sp. Grissom was married to Vicky Lou Sullivan at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan, of Greentop, Mrs. Grissom is now making her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Sanders of 912 S. Riggen.
---Receiving his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sp. Grissom was stationed there until he was sent overseas in April. The Grissoms had received several tapes and letters describing conditions in the war area. The latest received by his parents was dated Oct. 12 and the one to his wife was written Oct. 16.
October 1967
SP. 4 GARY GRISSOM, 20, DIES OF WOUNDS
---Sp. 4 Gary L. Grissom, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Grissom, of Kirksville route one, and husband of the former Vicky Lou Sullivan, died yesterday from injuries received while serving with the Army in Vietnam.
---Mrs. Grissom, who was visiting relatives in Davenport, Ia., received the news of her husband's death about eight o'clock last night from an Army officer. Telegrams were later received by both families.
---Another officer was to call on the family here today or tomorrow with additional information. Sp. Grissom, according to the telegram, died in Vietnam as the result of wounds received while on night patrol when he was hit by small arms fire and grenades. He was with the 1st Infantry.
---In addition to expressing "deepest sympathy," the government notification stated that instructions would follow as to return of the serviceman's body to the states.
---Young Grissom was born Aug. 15, 1947, in the Troy Mills Community and attended school and church in the structure which has since been remodeled for the senior Grissoms home. At the Kirksville High School from which he was graduated in 1965, he was active in COE and the Future Farmers of America. He was an employee of Truitt Brothers Motor Company and just prior to his induction into the Armed Forces on Sept. 28, 1966, was working at McGrew-Edison where his mother is now employed. His father is with Hollister, Inc.
---On Dec. 23, 1966, Sp. Grissom was married to Vicky Lou Sullivan at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan, of Greentop, Mrs. Grissom is now making her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Sanders of 912 S. Riggen.
---Receiving his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sp. Grissom was stationed there until he was sent overseas in April. The Grissoms had received several tapes and letters describing conditions in the war area. The latest received by his parents was dated Oct. 12 and the one to his wife was written Oct. 16.
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