Michael Le Roy Ellis

Specialist Four
A CO, 2ND BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173 ABN BDE
Army of the United States
20 August 1946 - 19 November 1967
Valinda, California
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173 ABN BDE 503RD INF RGT
Combat Infantry

Bronze Star (2 awards), Purple Heart (2 awards), National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

Airborne!

The database page for Michael Le Roy Ellis

18 Jun 2008

Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13 KJV

Specialist Four Elis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 19 November 1967... On this day..., on a search and destroy mission, contact was made with a well fortified enemy force. With the initial burst of enemy fire Specialist Ellis ran forward and engaged the enemy despite the intense enemy fire. Specialist Ellis continuously moved from position to position to place accurate fire against the enemy positions. During the assault Specialist Ellis aided the wounded and dragged several troopers to a secure area for treatment and medical evacuation. As the intense firefight continued, Specialist Ellis was mortally wounded in his advance against the enemy. Specialist Ellis' outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service... (excerpts from Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device citation)

From his sister,
Sheri (Ellis) Anderson
momsgr8@adelphia.net

A Note from The Virtual Wall

Michael Ellis died in the bitter fighting for Hill 875. Two Medals of Honor, three Distinguished Service Crosses, and numerous Silver and Bronze Stars were awarded the men who fought there between 19 and 23 November 1967 - but at least 127 Americans died there as well, with hundreds more wounded.

A summary of the battle and a listing of the men who died
during the fighting may be found on The Virtual Wall's
Hill 875 Memorial



The point-of-contact for this memorial is
his sister,
Sheri (Ellis) Anderson
momsgr8@adelphia.net



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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 18 Jun 2008
Last updated 07/19/2008