THE WALL OF FACES

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 marines. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Dear PFC Lawrence Fults,
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in order to serve our country. I hope that one day I will be able to shake your hand and thank you for your bravery. You received the Silver Star and are undoubtedly a brave soul. Your courage and mental strength will never be forgotten. I hope you rest in peace with the warriors. You're an American Hero and will always be remembered.

Dear PFC Lawrence Fults,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. . 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 PFC Lawrence Arthur Fults Jr, 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, Sir

Curt Carter

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lawrence A. Fults, Jr. (MCSN: 2198691), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner with Company E, Second Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), FMF, in the Republic of Vietnam, on 13 March 1968. Private First Class Fults was a member of an eleven-man combat patrol operating in Quang Nam Province, when they were suddenly taken under fire from a well concealed, numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force. In the initial burst of enemy fire, several casualties were sustained, including the machine gunner. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private First Class Fults picked up the machine gun and, firing the weapon from the hip, assaulted the enemy position. He moved forward in his one man assault until he depleted his ammunition supply. Disregarding the intense fire impacting around him, he loaded his M-16 rifle and continued his assault until he was mortally wounded. By his bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit and loyal devotion to duty, Private First Class Fults was instrumental in breaking up the enemy ambush, thereby saving his comrades from further injury or possible death, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: 13-Mar-68

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Private First Class

Company: Company E

Battalion: 2d Battalion

Regiment: 27th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF