THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

HOOAH

9. 251430 BQ996519 (Extract from the 173rd Abn Bde ORLL for Feb-Apr 1969)

A Company located 17km WNW of Tuy Hoa was engaged by an unknown size enemy force using small arms and automatic weapons. The enemy location in well fortified positions 20m from the friendly element when contact was initiated. Small arms and automatic weapons fire was exchanged and at 1700 hrs, A Company withdrew from the area in order to direct artillery onto the enemy position. B Company moved into the contact area to act as a blocking force for A Company. Gunships also provided supporting fires. Enemy casualties are unknown and A Company sustained 7 men KIA and 10 men wounded.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

SSgt Arthur Andrews is buried at the Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Allen-Green Road Sopchoppy, FL

Arthur L. Andrews Bridge In Honor of Wakulla County Veterans - Designated By 2004 Legislature of Florida