Category: Vietnam War

ANTHONY, Paul Wayne

Paul Wayne Anthony
Birth: May 27, 1949 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina;
Death: Apr. 7, 1970 Quang Nam Province.
A1C Anthony was 20 years old and was married. It was reported that Paul died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. He served with the 6924TH Security Squadron, “Tigers”, 7th Air Force. He was awarded 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 and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Plot: Military Section.

(Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA’s gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

ALSTON, Bennie

 

Bennie Alston

Birth: Sep. 12, 1943 South Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Death: Dec. 19, 1967 Quang Nam, Vietnam.

US Marine PFC Bennie Alston, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Edgecombe County, he was living in Charlotte at the time of his enlistment. He was 24 years old and was not married. Bennie died from an undetermined explosion. His body was recovered. His is the Son of Mr. & Mrs. James R Alston Sr. of Edgecombe Co. NC. He served with Hotel Company, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF. He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon, The Bronze Star Medal, 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 and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Northeastern Cemetery Rocky Mount Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Plot: Sect. 11, Row 4, Lot 2, Loc.1 (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA’s gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)