THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who served with you are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

I was lucky enough to have Bill as my Ranger Buddy. Through the first few freezing weeks of Ranger School probably no one figure Bill would finish 1st in our class, and many probably doubted he would finish. The tougher it got, and the more the instructors wore us down, the more Bill's strength- both outer and inner- shined. I don't think anyone would have disagreed he deserved his #1 ranking. I am proud to have been with him, and miss him so very much.
Tom Crane

Lt. William Ralph Graves, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantry Unit Commander and was assigned to A CO, 1ST BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV,
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First Lieutenant William Ralph Graves Jr., Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Lt William Graves,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander 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.