THE WALL OF FACES

Dear William,
You Have Not Been Forgotten!

The Society of the Fifth Division, U.S. Army, during its 95th Annual Reunion in Pittsburgh, PA (Sept 10-14, 2015) , held a Reading of the Names Ceremony to honor the 514 Soldiers from the 5th Division that were Killed in Action during the War in Vietnam. Your Name Was Read Aloud Among Those Soldiers. You Have Not Been Forgotten! Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.

Thomas Grafton
Alpha company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division
Vietnam (1968-1969)

He was with us only a short time he lead us against a nva motor position that was firing on a down chopper as he was firing on the motor pith was hit high in leg we put a grenade in the pit and carried him up the hill under heavy fire by the time the chopper came in he was gone a brave man who led his platoon the helicopter crew was saved our caption STAR was also wounded see the fifth div web site for the story.

Dear 2LT William Mcgregor Pierpont, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Being only 5 when you were taken from us, the memories are dim. The 5-6 nieces and nephews at that time, have blossomed into 20 who are married to 17 amazing in-laws and brought 27 great-nieces and nephews (with 3 more on the way)into this world! You'd be as proud of us as we are of you and your service to our country!!! God Bless!

William is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood, MI. BSM/OLC PH