The Shadow
We begin our journey to the arrival of the The Wall That Heals’ on October 3-6, 2024 with these eight Vietnam Veterans. All paid some. Some paid all – SS Fred E. Barnette (KIA April 26, 1967) and CPL Carl Roger Crosier (KIA March 20, 1967). Thank you for your service.
It is truly an honor for Curtis A Smith VFW Post 1033 and Auxiliary to have the opportunity to recognize the men and women in our area who fought to protect the flag and our country. We thank the local post office for their support of this very special project.
On May 25, 2024, Kars Unlimited will be having their 4th annual Veterans in the Park Car Show at Jackson River Sports Complex. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please come out and help us celebrate area veterans and say “thank you”. There will be some folks from VFW Post 1033 there if you have any questions.
Below is a list of the veterans on the current Wall of Valor. We will be doing another wall in the near future and would love to have you share your veteran with us. All it takes is a photo and brief write up to honor their service. Please reach out to Marian Paxton at 843-653-6098 or via marianpaxton@gmail.com.
WALL OF VALOR MAY 2024
SP4 Thomas E McCauley
Army RA Armor
39th Cav. Plt. – Armor Recon Specialist
ACY Mini Gunner
Vietnam – 2/26/1970 – 9/17/1970
Medals:
Army Commendation Medal w/”D” Device, Purple Heart
National Defense Service Award
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal w/service 1960
Combat Infantryman (Badge: Expert (M-16 rifle)
MSGT (E-8) William R. Orndorff
United States Marine Corp (Retired)
Vietnam served 10/2/1965 to 11/6/1966
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
Good Conduct Medal (6 awards)Meritorious Unit Commendation
MSGT Orndorff served his country from March 11, 1958 to March 10, 1988 when he retired after 30 years of service. Thank you sir for all those years.
SS Fred E. Barnette
United States Air Force
Vietnam War
Killed in Action April 26, 1967
Wall that Heals location: Panel 18E/90
CPL Carl Roger Crosier
United States Army
Died: March 20, 1967
Binh Dinh Providence, South Vietnam
Died of hostile small-arms fire
Buried: New Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, WV
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial; Panel 16E. Line 119
SP4 Sherman Nathaniel Holloway
United States Army
Vietnam War
11/28/1966 – 10/24/1968
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Services Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Marksman – M-14 Rifle
Marksman – M-16 Rifle
Commander VFW Post 1033 2014-2015 (We salute you Comrade)
Past Commander Holloway passed away May 20215 during term.
Holloway was honored with the Alcova Hometown Hero Award
SP5 Stephen B. Martin
United States Army
Vietnam War
4/1/1965 – 3/31/1970
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device
Sharpshooter Badge (M-14 rifle)
LCPL Ernie Wright
United States Marine
Vietnam 8/1968 – 7/1979
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Achievement Medal (Combat)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device
Veteran Service Medal with COE, 3rd Recon, 3rd Marines
Combat Action Ribbon
Certificate of Commendation – The Commanding
General Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
Gary C. Fleming
U.S. Navy Seabees
November 1969 – February 1972
Medals:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Chu Li Vietnam
Honorable Discharge
