James David Housley
Specialist Four
B CO, 2ND BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Van Buren, Arkansas January 12, 1947 to April 15, 1970 JAMES D HOUSLEY is on the Wall at Panel W11, Line 7 |
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I have been told my dad was a very likeable and out going young man. I received some audio tapes and a tape recorder that he bought while in Vietnam, from his older brothers. I received these items April 13th 2005. I listened to them April 15th 2005 and then realized that it was the day of his depatuture 35 years later. This was the first time I had heard my dad's voice. I now understand where I get my outgoing personalty from. The audio tapes put him in Tin Yan at a Landing Zone. He is visiting with his fellow comrades trying to make the best of the situation. He is also talking to his brother and other family members on the audio tape. I guess this was an easier way to communicate. My dad was a morter man with the Army. I would like to finish by saying I believe my dad was a stand-up guy and was proud to serve his country with his head held high.
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A Note from The Virtual WallOn the night of 15/16 April 1970, Fire Support Base Atkinson, located about 4 miles northwest of Dong Xoai in Tay Ninh Province, was attacked by a reinforced battalion from the 95C NVA Regiment. The fight resulted in 25 US wounded in action and 7 dead:
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