THE WALL OF FACES

Lieutenant Raymond Ellis, Served with the United States Naval Advisory Group, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV). He was assigned to the 27th Republic of Vietnam River Assault Group, When He was Killed in Action.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow seamen. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Raymond Ellis

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
GENERAL ORDERS:
All Hands (August 1966)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Raymond Ellis (NSN: 0-621357), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 30 September 1965, while serving as advisor to the 27th River Assault Group, Vietnamese Navy, in the hostile area of Dinh Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Ellis assisted in planning and executing the attack on a heavily-fortified Viet Cong stronghold. During the assault, as enemy fire increased in volume and accuracy, he continuously exposed himself to this fire while calling for air support and artillery bombardment. He personally maintained the integrity of the force by preventing the command craft from grounding. He was mortally wounded by hostile fire while attempting to replace the fallen gunner of an automatic weapon. Lieutenant Ellis, by his leadership, courage and devotion to duty, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Dear Lt Raymond Ellis,
Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer (Surface Warfare.) We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Mr. Ellis,

First and foremost thank you for your service and dedication to teaching America's youth. I am a graduate student at Shippensburg University and graduated in May with my Bachelors in History and Business. Also, my step grandmother dated you in high school at Middle Township High.

Mr. Ellis is remembered at Shippensburg in the Military Science department with an ROTC Scholarship that is in his name.

Thank you for your service to our country.