THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.

As an American I would like to thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice to this beloved country. You will never be forgotten, people will look back on everyone who fought bravely in the Vietnam War and you Sir will be one of them. You are one of the heroes that helped fight and save this country. Thank you for your sacrifice, you will never be forgotten.

With respect and pride, I honor you.

Abby F.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Howard.

DEAR PFC BARTLEY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. ADVENT IS HERE, AND CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. THE NEW YEAR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Howard Lynn Bartley
Date of birth: May 11, 1948
Date of death: November 1, 1967
Home of record: Coahoma Texas
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Howard Lynn Bartley (ASN: US-54402120), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Private First Class Bartley distinguished himself by heroic actions on 1 November 1967, while serving as point man with Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. Private Bartley was walking point through dense undergrowth in the Boi Loi Woods when he was fired upon by enemy automatic weapons positions. Without regard for his own life, he immediately returned the fire to alert his platoon to the impending danger which enabled them to withdraw to safety. Private Bartley continued to expose himself in order to return the fire until he was mortally wounded. Through Private Bartley's courageous efforts his fellow soldiers were saved. Private Bartley's uncommon bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4758 (December 10, 1967)

Action Date: November 1, 1967

Service: Army

Rank: Private First Class

Company: Company C

Battalion: 1st Battalion

Regiment: 27th Infantry Regiment

Division: 25th Infantry Division