THE WALL OF FACES

Captain William Ray Black, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

The “Friends of Rocky Versace” once again remember one of Bob Walters' USMA 1964 classmates - and a brother Airborne-Ranger - CPT William Ray Black, on what would’ve been his 76th birthday - 17 April 2018.

Billy's hometown was actually Dyer, TN. He lived across the street from Dyer High School growing up. Mother's name was Marjorie if I remember correctly and he had a brother named Jimmy

I was a doc with the 173rd Airborne in Tay Ninh when I had to inform our colonel that Bill had been k.i.a. With his typical courage and leadership he had taken point position on a patrol. He was hit by a sniper. Those who knew and respected Bill were devastated. I had known Bill for only 4 months prior to his death in Vietnam, but I have never forgotten his example of dedication and sacrifice.

The “Friends of Rocky Versace” again remember one of Bob Walters' USMA 1964 classmates, CPT William Ray Black, on what would’ve been his 75thx birthday - 17 April 2017.