THE WALL OF FACES

In April 1971, the Third Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) operated east of Bien Hoa, extending southeast to the South China Sea. Mission objectives were the destruction of the 33rd North Vietnamese Army Regiment, locate and destroy their cache sites and base areas, and counter any attempts by the enemy to disrupt pacification activities. On April 7th, in response to recent intelligence reports, the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment was relocated from War Zone D (north of Bien Hoa) to Fire Support Base Mace to support operations in the east. After 1/7’s arrival, enemy contact in the area south of FSB Mace increased. On the early morning of April 9th, a patrol from 1st Platoon, A-1/7, was leaving their overnight defensive position 13 kilometers (8.0 miles) south of Gia Ray Airfield in Long Khanh Province when they were ambushed by elements of the North Vietnamese Army. The U.S. unit received small arms, automatic weapons, and B-40 rocket propelled grenade fire from approximately 15 enemy combatants. The Americans returned fire with unit weapons supported by artillery and aerial units which killed one attacker. U.S. losses were one killed and six wounded. Lost was SFC William R. Furr, 36, a decorated Airborne-qualified veteran recently transferred to 1/7. [Sourced at coffeltdatabase.org and “Operational Report – Lessons Learned, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Period Ending 30 April 1971” at dtic.mil]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your daughter Kimberlye is poignant and reflects her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Sergeant First Class William Renard Furr was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Airborne Qualified Indirect Fire Infantryman and was assigned to A CO, 1ST BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Dear SFC William Furr,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Indirect Fire Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. 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.

Thank you Sergeant First Class Furr for your devotion, leadership, and courage under fire.