THE WALL OF FACES

I am forever honored to call you a friend. Your drums may be silent but you are not forgotten, I think of you often.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

Specialist Four Donald A. Campbell, Served with the 64th Transportation Company, 124th Transportation Battalion, 8th Transportation Group, United States Army Support Command (Qui Nhon), 1st Logistical Command, United States Army Vietnam.

On May 5, 1968, a U.S. 4th Infantry Division truck convoy was ambushed on Highway 14, eight miles south of Kontum City in Kontum Province, RVN. The 9:40 AM attack began when enemy gunners fired small arms, B-40 rockets, and mortars from both sides of the highway. Ten minutes later, the enemy launched a ground attack from the tree lines along the road. Tanks from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) 3rd Armored Cavalry reacted immediately and began firing into the ambush. ARVN armored personnel carriers arrived at 11:00 AM, forcing their way into the tree line on the westside of the road and overran the enemy command post. ARVN Rangers and CIDG troopers reinforced the ground action, and U.S. Army helicopter gunships and American and Vietnamese Air Force tactical airstrikes and artillery supported the ground forces. The battle ended at 2:30 PM when enemy broke contact. A total of 121 enemy combatants were killed. American losses were eight killed and twenty-eight wounded. The lost U.S. personnel included SP4 Donald A. Campbell, SP4 John R. Crouse, PFC John L. Downing, SP4 Harold T. Henesy, SP4 William J. Safrit, SP4 Tommy L. Shehorn, PFC Larry D. Williams, and SP4 Jerry A. Wyman. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear Spec 4 Donald Campbell,
Thank you for your service as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. As another summer comes to an end, it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.