THE WALL OF FACES

Never forgotten.

Semper Fortis

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us…..

Seaman Michael James Clifford, Served aboard the USS Harnett County, Task Force 116 (TF-116), United States Naval Forces Vietnam (USNAVFORV).

Dear SN Michael Clifford,
Thank you for your service as a Seaman on the U.S.S. HARNETT COUNTY. December is here, along with all the preparations. 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.

On 13 June,. six PBRs struck enemy positions 12 miles southeast of Ben Tre in response to an intelligence report that the Viet Cong were preparing an ambush. The fire from the PBRs triggered two secondary explosion,. started two fires, destroyed two sampans and killed at least one Viet Cong. A sailor embarked in one of the PBRs, Seaman J. J. CLIFFORD, USN. attached to the GAME WARDEN support ship, USS HARNETT COUNTY (LST 821), was killed during the engagement by a rifle grenade. http://bit.ly/2jTmXDN