THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PO2C William Hoover, Thank you for your service as a Steelworker (Fabricator) 2nd Class. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SWF2 William Clifton Hoover, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

You gave your life for your country and for this we salute you.

William Clifton Hoover was a navy steelworker who fought in the Vietnam War. He died on June 10, 1965. William was born in Longview, Washington on December 4, 1939. His family included Mr. and Mrs. Clifton W. Hoover, his brother Michael, and his two sisters Patricia and Jane. He was going to marry Jan Awbrey of Oxnard in September. He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. He moved to San Diego when he was little and went on to attend San Diego High School. He had served in the navy for 6 years. He received many awarded medals for his heroic actions. One award that he won was the Bronze Star. He also had a camp named after him in Danang, Vietnam. William fought bravely for our country. His family and friends will remember him forever.

William is buried at Ft Rosecrans Nat Cem.