HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 5 OF THE WALL
JAMES LEE HOLCOMB
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JAMES L HOLCOMB
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POSTED ON 9.28.2023
POSTED BY: James John Magner
I took that picture
I took that picture of Sgt. Jimmy Lee Holcomb. It was the day before he was killed. He and Company C, 3rd Platoon were waiting for the choppers. I had been his platoon leader from March to June, 1966. He was a squad leader. One of the best soldiers I have ever known--quiet and fearless. His squad would follow him anywhere. He had been through many firefights and major battles, with two Purple Hearts, but the battle on November 1, 1966 would be his last. I wrote about him and the other incredible soldiers, Grunts, in my book, "A Haunting Beauty. "
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POSTED ON 1.2.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your brother Joe is touching and reflects the anguish experienced by so many who lost loved ones in this war. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 11.30.2022
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans
Sergeant James Lee Holcomb, Served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam. Montani Semper Liberi !
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POSTED ON 6.27.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sgt James Holcomb, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Next is Independence Day, and there is no better time to honor you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your strength. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.14.2014
POSTED BY: Mark Sovine
It hits home
I grew up in Russellville, WV the home of Sgt Holcomb. Known as Jimmy Lee to everyone there. He and his siblings were close to my mother and her siblings. I have always heard the stories of his death and it just seemed to get to me every time. I am grown now, and I think back to my childhood, growing up during the Viet Nam war and the losses close to home and kin. Such a tragedy. This week, in Russellville, WV, a new bridge was dedicated in honor of Jimmy Lee Holcomb. It was just absolutely fitting for that bridge to be dedicated in his honor. It doesn't bring him back. But it keeps his memory alive.
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