THE WALL OF FACES

To all of you who have left so many beautiful tributes towards my Father, Robert E. Mincey. As his only son, I was just over 3 years old when he was killed. Over the many decades that have past since, my pride, humility and appreciation for his and all the other men and women of our armed forces has and continues to soar. I myself am a Veteran that proudly served in the middle east. I cannot thank all of you enough but to say that for my father and myself, serving our country is an incredible honor. Thank you again for your kind words. While part of me has always wished for him to be here with me and enjoying being both a dad and grand dad, I find great solace knowing who he was through the men in his unit that I have been in touch with and knowing the man behind the uniform who touched so many lives.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

I was looking my father's name up (Robert L. Mincey), when your name and picture came up. Wow! My father was in Vietnam in 1968. I've heard many, many stories. This is a surreal moment for me right now, seeing Robert E. Mincey on the wall. I have tons of respect for all service members. Thank you, Captain, for paying the ultimate price, so that My family can live the free lives that we have. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Again, from an American Citizen, THANK YOU!!
Tausha Marie (Mincey) Carpenter

Dear Captain Robert Mincey, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Halloween is the end of this week, Happy Halloween. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

On May 7, 1970, during the American incursion into Cambodia, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division was shuttled to LZ Phillips from FSB Meredith in Vietnam. The commander of A Company was CPT Robert E. Mincey. Upon arrival to the LZ, Mincey led his men to the southwest. Near a jungle path in tall trees they made brief contact with the enemy. As dusk arrived, A Company needed to set up a night defensive position for the evening. However, CPT Mincey wanted to continue reconnaissance of the area, and with his radioman, PFC Thomas G. Standley, they proceeded alone down a trail. After being lost from sight, they could no longer be raised on the radio. During the night, the members of A Company reported hearing their missing captain and radioman screaming. The next morning, A Company, reinforced by B Company, swept forward using reconnaissance by fire to find the missing men. They were located huddled at the bottom of a trench, hands bound behind their backs. After apparently being captured by the North Vietnamese Army, both had been shot through the backs of their heads. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and the book “Into Cambodia” by Keith Nolan]