THE WALL OF FACES

Dear Sp5 William Eltringham,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified member of the 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion with the 1st Cavalry. 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.

Dear SP5 William David Eltringham, sir

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

Was with William D. Eltringham at time of his death from incoming mortar fire; February 6, 1968.
Never wished to disrupt family healing processes nor cause further pain, so have not previously attempted to locate family members. But as I age, and after such a long time, I began to feel that perhaps someone might wish to know more about what happened that night,
If additional information is desired, please contact me at my e-mail address (below).
I sincerely apologize for this long delay, although in truth, I have not previously been ready to discuss these events in detail.

*The way the town supported our family is something I will never forget. One thing that I can still see in my mind’s eye is a view of the boys from St. Mary’s Grade School lining the highway as an honor guard on that freezing February morning wearing only suit coats as shown in the photo

Rest in peace with the warriors.