THE WALL OF FACES

Specialist 4 Charles Wesley Bird was born on January 16, 1943 in Belle, West Virginia. He is a 1961 graduate of Dupont High School in Belle, West Virginia. Charles worked for Ford Motor Company at the Rawsonville Plant and was married three months before entering the Army on October 24, 1966. He lived in Ypsilanti residing with his wife's parents until his induction. Specialist 4 Bird began his tour of duty in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam on April 17, 1967 serving with D Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division as an infantryman. Charles died as a result of enemy small arms fire on October 14, 1967. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Charles Wesley Bird is survived by his wife and a brother. He lived for 24 years, 8 months and 28 days. He is resting in Montgomery Memorial Park in Fayette, West Virginia. Rest in peace with the warriors.

Charles is buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Fayette, WV. BSM PH

41 years later you still hold a special place in my heart.

Your service and ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered by those who view this virtual WALL, and by those who served in Vietnam.
May God bless you and give you peace.

Forever in our heats and memories....from your Nam-brothers-in-arms