THE WALL OF FACES

Some may think you are forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
But in our memory you are with us
As you always were before….

Staff Sergeant Larry Edward Hand, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

Staff Sergeant Larry Edward Hand was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to A CO, 2ND BN, 1ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV.
See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72203338/larry-edward-hand
See also http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Staff Sergeant Larry Edward Hand 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. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to A CO, 2ND BN, 1ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV.
See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72203338/larry-edward-hand
See also http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Dear Ssgt Larry Hand,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Today is the first day of Spring. The war was years ago, but we all need 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.