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SFC. ALLAN If, ARCHEL. FAYETTR sak, N 7 — Pumeral services for Sfe. Allan H. Archer, son of Mr. and Mrs, Marry Archer of Waterbury, Vi,, whe Wise Need in Vietnam March 22. wilt be held here Monday at the John F, Kennedy Chapel for opecral Forces, Chaplain (Maj.) A. E. Smith will conduct the services Burial will be in Arlington Na. tional Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m, with full military honors.

Sfe. Archer had been in the military gervice for 14 years, one year with the Special Forces srt he had been in- Vietnam two months.

Survivors besides his parents ‘include his wife, Mrs. Janice L, Archer, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moulton of Ger many,

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| CHITTENDEN — (Special) — Army Capt. David J. Sargent, . 27, son of Mr. and: Mrs. Fletcher M. Sargent, of Chit- tenden, assumed command’ of Headquarters Company of the. ‘@BOth “Infentry " Division’s 15th Engineer. Battalion in Vietnam, Oct, 1.

Capt. Sargent entered the Army in February 1965 and was last stationed in Germany,

He ‘is a. 1958 graduate of Rutland © High School. The captain’s wife, gery ives in , Montpeliens Ce

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SA - E2 - Navy - Regular 19 year old Single, Caucasian, Male Born on Nov 12, 1946 From FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Casualty was on Apr 15, 1966 SOUTH VIETNAM Non-Hostile, died of illness/injury FIXED WING - PILOT AIR LOSS, CRASH AT SEA Body was recovered Religion PROTESTANT Panel OGE - - Line 122

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A’ 19- year-old youth: from School ‘Street has become the city’s first casualty in the war in Viet Nam,

Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Un- derhill of 79 School St. received

SEAMAN UNDERHILL

word here Friday afternoon of the accidental death. of .their|.. son“David Underhill, a deck crewman aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk in the South China Sea off the coast of VViet Nam. .

“-The® youth was reportedly killed in ‘a ‘helicopter ‘accident aboard the-aircraft carrier? » | The family was informed that ‘the. body is enroute to Rutland. "They expect further information on the details of the death be- fore the body arrives. © ~~

“Underhill enlisted in” 1964;

~ Besides his’ parents, the ch is survived by» three ® brothers, Harry. €, Underhill Ir.y215 _Ed: ward Underhill, 25; and Rich-| Soe ores 16;- ni and:t teas tot ok se

DENNIS WILBUR

PFC -Army 199" Light Infantry Brigade 18 year old single Born Oct.15, 1948 From Killington Dennis entered the Army on Oct.28 1963 and after basic training at Fort Dix he obtained his jump wings at Fort Benning.His tour of duty in Vietnam

began on Dec. 4,1966

Casualty was on Feb. 4,1967 in Gia Dinh S.V. Hostile Ground Casualty Gun, Small Arms Fire

Body was recovered

» PFC Dennis Wilbur | Dennis enlisted in the United States Army on btober 265325 1963 and after basic training at Ft Dix, New J ersey, he obtained

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Rutlander Presumed Killed In Vietnam Rescue Attempt

heme Platoon Sgt. Edward A, Birmingham, 26, husband. - of Mrs,. Sallie Birmingham ° ‘of 89 East St, and the father of three children, has been reported missing in action in Vietnam and is presumed dead.

Mrs. Birmingham reported Friday night she has received

word from Army officials that’

her husband was last seen on Monday entangled in a rope while trying to rescue a buddy under enemy fire at a river crossing.

scene. reportedly have little hope her husband is still alive. Sgt. Birmingham, an eight-year Army veteran this . month, was reportedly based in the area of Chulai ing South Vieinam.

He received a Bronze Star with a V for valor last May. Birmingham was stationed with

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- Birmingham, a 1958 graduate: of West Rutland High Bcngolnsy

the. son of Mr... and Mrs.. Reginald Birmingham of: Pittsford.

The Rutlander’ s wife said her husband ,left this country for Asia last Nov. 8, after: being

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Mrs; Birmingham ‘said’ her’ husband fell into the river. and ° was not seen getting back out. No one knows if he was hit by. enemy fire, she added.

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may take up to a year before he » is officially listed as ‘‘dead.”’.

The couple have three _ children, David, 6, Jason, 4, and Carrie, 17 months.

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action in Vietnam two weeks ago, will be held Monday. oe 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church. . © Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery in “Alex-’ hoya ae esa taeha Ney Bs . Birm was an.

infantry” iateoa sergeant with . the: it) -Airborne Division’s *, 1st . Battalion, 327th Infant

He was killed while trying . to rescue a wounded com- rade under fire .during a . river crossing. operation | near Chulal. "

Sgt. Birmingham ~ ~ had ‘been stationed in Germany before he was sent to Viet-. nam in November. He had- served for eight years, |» ' He was graduated from West Rutland High School in 1957: and’ attended the.’

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«He, was the son of. Mr... ‘and’ Mrs. Reginald

| Birmingham. of, Pittsford,

His . widow, | the former

Sallie Birch, lives at 89

East St, with ‘their two sons, David, 6, amd Jason,.

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As Set, Birmingham is also:

arrival by four sisters, .

Mrs, Albert Basso of’

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Miss Yvonne. Birmingham, Miss Jeanne: Birmingham, and Miss Louise Birmingham, all of brothers, Thomas’ Birmingham ‘ and-

| Robert Birmingham, both of.

Pittsford; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena | Oldenburg of . Bridgewater;

his paternal grandmother,

| Mrs. Flossie Birmingham of” | Erieville, oN, - Y., and

several aunts, uncles and cousins. ‘There will be no corre

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‘ Funeral arrangements, are ; under the direction of ' Aldous Funeral Home,’ ~ '

Birmingham, Edward A., PSGT, U.S. Army | | FIRE SUPPORT BASE BIRMINGHAM, Phu Bai, Thua Thien

Province ; o ore. t A platoon is a basic organizational element of a company sized unit. : is commanded by a lieutenant and has a noncommissioned officer in the grade

S Poe ; of E—7 as its platoon sergeant. Although lieutenants were trained in roves tactics they relied heavily on the skills of the more experienced platoon sergean Unlike other military occupational specialties. the position of Platoon Sergea

is also a recognized rank. Recipients of the title bare their '!timate responsi- bilities to the men that they lead into combat.

Platoon Sergeant Edward A. Birmingham, a native of Rutland, Vermont, was serving in Germany when he was reassigned to the 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division operating in the I Corps area of Vietnam. Birmingham arrived in Vietnam & November 1966 and soon after led his platoon into action in the Chu Lai area. The twenty-seven year old, eight year Army veteran received the Bronze Star for valor in action against the enemy in May 1967.

Then on 2 October 1967 Sergeant Birmingham lead his platoon to the banks of a swirling river deep in enemy territory. In the northern provinces of South Vietnam, the high mountains shield the coastal plains from the rains brought in by the wet monsoon which occurs May to October. October is the beginning of the dry monsoon —— a form of persistent drizzle accompanied by treacherous fog that the French call “Crachin.’’ These fogs, which materialize suddenly, often slowed down overland movement. Coupled with the monsoon- swollen rivers, such conditions can turn muscles into cords of aching stiffness and tax both men and equipment to their limits. It was under such conditions that Birmingham and his men trudged through thick wet jungle and heavy fog only to be stopped by the dangerous currents of the isolated river.

The platoon slung ropes across the river to ford the barrier, but Viet Cong lay concealed in the mist on the opposite bank. As the first few men entering the water clutched the ropes to brave the current, the enemy opened up with small arms and automatic weapons fire. One of the platoon members became entangled in the rope while the enemy leveled fire at the men on the life line. Platoon Sergeant Birmingham plodded—into_the.riverte save—the endangerc man. During his rescue efforts Sergeant Birmingham was swept away by the powerful current. It was not until days later that his body was found down stream. By that time his family had been notified that he was missing in dttion and presumed dead. Ten days later Platoon Sergeant Birmingham’s body was returned for a military burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Fire Support Base Birmingham in Quang Tri Province was named in honor of the heroic platoon sergeant. In 1969 FSB Birmingham became the headquar- ters for the Ist Battalion, 502d Infantry, 1Olst Airborne Division.

Edward Arnold Birmingham was born on 11 December 1940. His home of record was Rutland, Vermont. His name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the east wall, panel 27E, line 40.

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PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular 19 year old Married, Caucasian, Male Born on Dec 12, 1948 From NORTH CLARENDON, VERMONT His tour of duty began on Aug 20, 1968 Casualty was on Nov 06, 1968 in QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE Body was recovered Religion PROTESTANT Panel 39W - - Line 27

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A Dedication To She Memory Of The Sate Jody Fish

Joseph (Jody) Kenneth Fish - 1948 - 1968 (Jody played in his last Rutland High School Vs Mt. St. Joseph Academy Annual Classic in November of 1964 when

he was a senior at the Academy)

When one attempts to write a dedica- tion to a young man like Joseph (Jody) Kenneth Fish, thoughts do not come easily because it is difficult to say all that you would like to say in just a few sentences. One who knew this young man could write a whole thesis on some of the qualities and characteristics that he possessed even though, only twenty years old. Jody was a man who was kind, who was generous, and who was understanding “par excellence”. A person who is able to extend himself in

these directions i in such a short time, must naturally be a person who possesses a

tremendous sensitivity and love for people.

Jody had these and more, for he had the determination to succeed in all his endeavors, even in death. In one of his many letters home he stated: “Whatever God

wants, He can have, for...

. through this toilsome world, once and only once | pass; ifa

kindness I must show, if a good deed I may do toa suffering fellow man, let me do it while

I can. No delay, for it is plain... . I shall not pass this way again”. What more cana man give, than that which is his most treasured gift... LIFE.

Many will remember Jody for his fine display of friendship and good sportsman- ship on the football field. He was not the biggest in stature, but he was a big man on the field because he had the determination and dedication that go into making a good

football player; one cannot lose no matter

what the score, if he has concern for others. He showed this many times right here on St. Peter’s Field and his final victory came on a hill in Viet Nam on the 20th day of

February 1968.

FISH JOSEPH KENNETH

LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Regular 20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male Born on Sep 06, 1947 From RUTLAND, VERMONT Length of service 1 year.

His tour of duty began on Mar 16, 1967 Casualty was on Feb 19, 1968 in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE Body was recovered Religion ROMAN CATHOLIC Panel 40E - - Line 20

LA ROSE JOSEPH RHUBEN

PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular 19 year old Single, Caucasian, Male Born on Oct 04, 1947 From HADLOCK POND, NEW YORK Length of service 1 year. Casualty was on May 03, 1967 in QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE Body was recovered Religion PROTESTANT Panel 19E - - Line 28

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Lt. Silva suffered fatal injuries when he attempted to retrieve a Mechanical Ambush Device, commonly known as a land mine or above ground explosive device. The mine detonated prematurely while Lt. Silva tried to disarm it.

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Casualty was on June 10,1966 in Ninh Thuan, South Vietnam Non-Hostile, ground casualty

Body was recovered

WEIGHTMAN KENNETH G JR

A1C - E4 - Air Force - Regular 26 year old Married, Caucasian, Male Born on Oct 05, 1939 From JOHNSON, VERMONT Length of service 4 years. Casualty was on Jun 10, 1966 in NINH THUAN, SOUTH VIETNAM NON-HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY OTHER CAUSES Body was recovered Panel O8E - - Line 32

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Record Details

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Last name: CLARK

First name: ROGER WILLIAM

Home of Record (official): PITTSFIELD State (official): VT

Date of Birth: Tuesday, February 18, 1947 Sex: Male

Race: Caucasian

Marital Status: Married

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Branch: Army

Rank: SP4

Serial Number: 12739701

Component: Regular

Pay grade: E4

MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11B2P

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Start of Tour: Wednesday, May 31, 1967

Date of Casualty: Monday, July 10, 1967

Age at time of loss: 20

Casualty type: (Al) Hostile, died

Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty) Country: South VietNam

Province: Kontum

The Wall: Panel 23E - Row 040

KIA RUTLAND COUNTY

Allen Archer Edward Birmingham Roger Clark

Gilford Dashner Richard Dexter Joseph Fish

Phillip Greene

Gary Hall

Edward Henry Harvey Howard Joseph LaRose Bruce Morrison Steven Pettis

Joseph Silva

John Sweeney David Underhill Kenneth Weightman Dennis Wilbur

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STEVEN GENE PETTIS 20 YEARS OLD BORN: Veterans’ Day - November 11, 1948 FROM: West Haven, Vermont SURVIVED BY: Donald (D. 1975) And Olive Pettis SIBLINGS; Don Jr., Carol, Mike, Robyn & Dale

DESCRIPTION: Farm Boy, Outdoor Sportsman, Kind Hearted, Likable, Friendly

SERVICE: Drafted, Army-INFANTry Americal Division

AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: Silver Star For Gallantry In Action, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Etc. In 1996: Vermont Patriot’s Medal

KILLED: May 14, 1969, 11:20 A.M., Village of Thanh Phougq, Quang Tin Province, Republic of South Vietnam in a search and clear operation. Note: His friend, Phil Hernandez of California (same unit) died just before him on the same mission.

TOMBSTONE: “BELOVED SON AND BROTHER, WE ARE PROUD.”

PERSONAL NOTE: He could have gone north. Knew survival chances were slim. Chose to serve his country. But... did his country serve him?

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