THE WALL OF FACES

The 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was dispatched to South Vietnam following the Tet Offensive in support of 3rd Marine Division forces deployed in Quang Tri Province. The brigade served from July 1968 until August 1971, contributing to the defense of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone. Combat units included 1st Battalion, 77th Armor, a tank regiment. Divisional headquarters were located at Camp Red Devil on a portion of Dong Ha Combat Base, 13 kilometers (8 miles) northwest of Quang Tri city. After midnight on August 22, 1969, a brigade mortarman from 1/77th Armor was fatally shot at LZ Nancy located five kilometers (3.1 miles) southeast of Quang Tri city. SP4 Lawrence R. Goodman Jr. was walking in the company area at approximately 1:30 AM when an interior guard fired at him, striking Goodman in the back of the head. He died instantly. An inquiry was opened to gather facts about the incident; however, it is unclear what outcome it produced as the Army generally provided very little details regarding such investigations. Goodman was 20 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Image courtesy of Redbird Research LLC, Saint Charles, MO.

We can never truly repay the great debt we owe are fallen heroes. Rest in peace SP4. Goodman, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Dear Specialist 4 Goodman ~ You Are Not Forgotten!
This is the 3rd year, on the anniversary of your passing, that I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969

Dear Specialist 4 Goodman, You Are Not Forgotten!
This is the 2nd year, on the anniversary of your passing, that I ran a mile with you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Each year since September 2015, at the annual 5th Division Army reunion, members of the Society of the Fifth Division, U.S Army remember the 514 soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 5th Division, who were Killed in Action in Vietnam. You are among the soldiers remembered. You Are Not Forgotten!

Phil “LT Mike” Maniscalco
Society of the 5th Division, U.S. Army
Delta Company 1/11 Infantry
Vietnam Sept 1968- Sept 1969