THE WALL OF FACES

First Lieutenant William Ellis Gay Jr., Served with the Reconnaissance Platoon, Company E, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just nine days after your 25th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

I knew Bill in the 3/22, 69-70. I spoke with him right before he went up that road in Cambodia. He was always good and decent man. He had just returned from R&R. I was going in a few weeks. Never got to really talk R&R.
Don James 3/22 Inf, 25th Div.

Lt. William Ellis Gay was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device V, for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service.
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Dear Lt William Gay,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Happy Thanksgiving. 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.