THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. May you rest in eternal peace.

Staff Sergeant Glenn Ray Fleitman, Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

To be honest, I had no idea you exsisted. Then my Grandmother told me about a guy who died in the war and never thought of her as anything but his kid sisters friend. I may not know who you are exactly, but I know that you deserve to be remembered. Even if it is your kid sisters friend and her granddaughter. You fought bravely and that’s enough to be amazing in my book.

Dear Ssgt Glenn Fleitman,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. . 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.

Glenn Ray Fleitman
Date of birth: July 4, 1948
Date of death: June 8, 1969
Place of Birth: Texas, Gainesville
Home of record: Muenster Texas
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Glenn Ray Fleitman (ASN: US-54443816), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, on 8 June 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Sergeant Fleitman was serving as Platoon Sergeant with his unit on a reconnaissance in force operation approximately 26 kilometers northwest of Lai Khe. As the friendly force proceeded through a region of dense jungle, it was suddenly subjected to intense small arms fire from five North Vietnamese Army soldiers who immediately fled along a trail. Learning of the situation, the platoon leader immediately began to chase the insurgents along the path. Realizing the peril of the platoon leader's action, Sergeant Fleitman deployed the platoon into strategic positions and then ran after the platoon leader in an attempt to offer assistance. When a burst of enemy automatic weapons fire killed the platoon leader and severely wounded Sergeant Fleitman, he ignored his injuries and led his men on a determined assault of the aggressor emplacements. While leading his men in a triumphant rout of the insurgent force, Sergeant Fleitman was mortally wounded. His courageous initiative, inspiring determination, and selfless concern for his fellow soldiers distinguishes Sergeant Fleitman as a soldier of the highest caliber. Staff Sergeant Fleitman's unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 6394 (July 5, 1969)

Action Date: June 8, 1969

Service: Army

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Company: Company D

Battalion: 1st Battalion

Regiment: 28th Infantry Regiment

Division: 1st Infantry Division