THE WALL OF FACES

Coming down to Washington to see you guys. Miss you Richie and Gary. Coming with Marc this year, first time in 46 years the 5 of us will be together. Miss you, love you.

thinking about you guy, you Richie and Gary. Went to Richies grave site yesterday to pay my respects. I remember that day April 27, 1970, and that firefight that took you three away. I think about you every day. Some day we will be together again.

Specialist Four Loncon distinguished himself while serving as a medical aidman during combat operations in Phuoc Long Province. Specialist Loncon was accompanying a friendly force up a steep, densely vegetated hill when the lead element came under an intense volley of fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. Without hesitation, Specialist Loncon advanced through the hostile fire until he reached a seriously wounded soldier in the lead element. While under enemy fire; he skillfully applied first aid to the soldier's wounds and assisted him to a rear position. The Specialist then returned to the forward area of contact to treat two comrades who had been seriously wounded. Although seriously wounded by enemy fire as he treated the two casualties, he continued to treat his comrades and assist them to safety until he collapsed. Specialist Four Loncon's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. [Taken from SP4 Loncon's Distinguished Service Cross citation on 1stcavmedic.com]

Larry is buried at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Iberia Parish, LA. His gravestone is recorded as Lancon.

Anyone with knowledge of Larry's burial site please advise, researcher Sue Rice at [email protected]. The men from HHC and B companies are looking for the burial sites or our Fallen Soldiers from the 1-8 Jumping Mustangs,