THE WALL OF FACES

PFC Arthur Dale Lindsey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to the RECON PLT, E CO, 4TH BN, 3RD INFANTRY, 11TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/

Dear PFC Arthur Lindsey, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Easter Thursday, and the last day of Passover. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On March 9, 1969, a 20-man strong Recon Platoon from E Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, was conducting a sweep and clear mission in their area of responsibility near LZ Buff in Quang Ngai Province, RVN. As they were preparing to search a village, they spotted some Viet Cong and started chasing them. While pursuing the enemy, they were ambushed crossing a rice paddy. The pinned-downed patrol returned fire but reportedly suffered weapon malfunctions with their M16 rifles and several were unable to defend themselves. Many were forced to play dead to survive. Four members of the patrol were killed. They included PFC Arthur D. Lindsey, CPL Ralph E. Mayers III, SGT Robin B. Miller, and SP4 John J. Petrie. Two others were wounded. Lindsey’s remains were found the following day by a reaction force from A Company, 4/3, sent to assist Recon Platoon. It was surmised that Lindsey had been wounded and captured alive but was later executed by the enemy. Another of the wounded, PFC Coy R. Tinsley, had been shot in the shoulder and was also captured by the enemy. It was speculated that Tinsley’s life was spared because he was armed with a holstered .45 pistol and the enemy believed him to be an officer. Carried as Missing in Action, Tinsley was held until October 24, 1969, when he and two other American Prisoners of War were released, returning to U.S. control on November 9, 1969. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and information provided by Tom Bedient and Russ Blais (July 2019)]

I remember you from school and never knew you served in the army until later in life. I served and went into the army in 1969-1971. I found out by accident, but never forgot about you from school. God bless you for your service buddy, you gave it your all, I will always have your memory with me forever friend, your buddy.

Thank you PFC Lindsey for your courage in dangerous times, in a dangerous place.