THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Medal of Honor (World War II) and Distinguished Service Cross citations attest to your courage and devotion ti your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.

I was the custodian of classified documents at HHC, 3rd Corp. I was a draftee an, E-5 and getting short. General Ware was the deputy commanding general of 3 Corps. Along with picking up classifed documents at AG I also picked up other documents for the command section.

The aide was not at his desk but the General saw me from his desk and waved me in. I had a Twix for the General. He did not excuse me so I remained at attention. He read the Twix out loud and he found out he was getting his second star and taking command of the 1st Infantry Division in Viet Nam. I could tell he was thrilled to get a combat command again with him, a Medal of Honor winner in WWII, in France plus he too was a draftee and one of the few ever Mustang Generals, going from private to Major General. Little did both of us know that those new orders were his death sentence,

Dear Maj Gen Keith Ware, Thank you for your service as a General Officer and for receiving the MEDAL OF HONOR. This month is your 107 birthday and the 55th anniversary of the start of your tour. Happy Birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Veterans’ Day is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Taken from The American Traveler (1st Infantry Division publication), February 23, 1970.

Taken from The American Traveler (1st Infantry Division publication), February 23, 1970.