The Wall of Faces
JAMES HOWARD MONROE
is honored on Panel 15E, Line 48 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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REMEMBRANCES
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Medal of Honor
Posted on 2/16/18 - by A Grateful Vietnam VeteranJames Howard MonroeMORE
Date of birth: October 17, 1944
Date of death: February 16, 1967
Burial location: Wheaton, Illinois
Place of Birth: Illinois, Aurora
Home of record: Chicago Illinois
Status: KIA
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Medal of Honor
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class James Howard Monroe (ASN: 54801435), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against enemy aggressor forces at Bon Son, Hoai Nhon Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 February 1967. Private First Class Monroe's platoon was deployed in a night ambush when the position was suddenly subjected to an intense and accurate grenade attack, and one foxhole was hit immediately. Responding without hesitation to the calls for help from the wounded men Private First Class Monroe moved forward through heavy small-arms fire to the foxhole but found that all of the men had expired. He turned immediately and crawled back through the deadly hail of fire toward other calls for aid. He moved to the platoon sergeant's position where he found the radio operator bleeding profusely from fragmentation and bullet wounds. Ignoring the continuing enemy attack, Private First Class Monroe began treating the wounded man when he saw a live grenade fall directly in front of the position. He shouted a warning to all those nearby, pushed the wounded radio operator and the platoon sergeant to one side, and lunged forward to smother the grenade's blast with his body. Through his valorous actions, performed in a flash of inspired selflessness, Private First Class Monroe saved the lives of two of his comrades and prevented the probable injury of several others. His gallantry and intrepidity were in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army, and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 68 (November 5, 1968)
Action Date: February 16, 1967
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Regiment: 8th Cavalry Regiment
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) -
Peace with Honor
Posted on 2/28/16 - by Bob Ahles, Vietnam Vet, St. Cloud, MNYou were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor James.MORE -
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 12/8/13 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.netDear PFC James Howard Monroe, sirMORE
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
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We Remember
Posted on 4/11/10 - by Robert Sage rsage@austin.rr.comJames is buried at Wheaton Cemetery,Wheaton,IL. -
Who Shall We Send
Posted on 12/30/05 - by Dave Avery averyds@carrollsweb.com"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."MORE
Isaiah 6:8
Facta Non Verba
Laus Deo
The Wall of Faces
Brought to you by the organization that built The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Virtual Memorial Wall is dedicated to honoring, remembering and sharing the legacies of all those who died in the Vietnam War. Here you can go beyond the names on The Wall to see the faces, share the stories and read the remembrances posted by friends, neighbors, classmates and family members.
All of these photos will be showcased in The Education Center at The Wall on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. To learn more about the effort to collect these photos and ensure their faces will never be forgotten, visit www.buildthecenter.org.
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JAMES H MONROE
10/17/1944 - 2/16/1967
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the education center at the wall
VVMF is completing the mission of preserving the legacy of our fallen heroes by building an education center to tell the stories of the names on The Wall.