THE WALL OF FACES

I knew Peter for only a few months. We were co workers moving furniture in Greenwich before he left for Vietnam. I remember him as a Can Do guy and was very upset when I heard of his death. I was later drafted and served with the 8th Infantry Division in W Germany. I still think fondly of Pete. RIP

1st Lt. Peter Leadbetter Tripp was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantry Unit Commander and was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry (Airmobile).
See https://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your Johns Hopkins classmates are touching and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Lt Peter Tripp, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander with the 1st Cavalry. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Agent Orange Awareness Month. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Peter was in my ROTC unit at Johns Hopkins and from my hometown in Connecticut.
He was a very good man with an infectious smile. I think of him often. A plaque was installed in his honor at the Veterans Museum in Centralia, Washington.