THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Douglas Webster is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

I only know John from the stories I've been told since I was a kid. Unfortunately, I never got the chance to meet him. His brother, David Catton, was my dad. I know that my dad loved him more than anything. I just want to thank everyone that has come here to remember my uncle. It means a lot to me and my family and most importantly to my dad. Thank you.

SP4 John L. Catton and SP4 Joshua Hickman were mechanics serving with the 704th Maintenance Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. On June 2, 1967, Hickman was driving a military vehicle and Catton was his passenger. While traveling on a road in Vietnam, the vehicle overturned in a curve. Both soldiers were fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

This is a story no one has ever heard. I was a person who run convoys all the time. John came and ask if he could ride shot gun for me. I told him he had to get permission. So he did. The morning we was to leave with me they put him in a deuce and a half. And I went to one of the forward areas alone. I was gone 2 days and when I returned I was told that John had been killed. I have always felt if he had been with me it wouldn't have happened. I have. Thought about that day a lot over the years.

Dear Sp4 John Catton,
Thank you for your service as an Air Defense Artillery Repairman. It is so 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 strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.