Sgt Arthur Lavelle Davis; Birth: Nov. 14, 1944 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Death: Apr. 28, 1968 Thua Thien, Vietnam. US Marine Sgt Arthur Lavelle Davis, Vietnam Veteran, native of Charlotte, NC was 23 years old and was not married. It was reported that Arthur died from friendly fire. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L Davis of Charlotte, NC. He served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, 3rd MAF. He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Burial: York Memorial Park Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Plot: Sect.11, Lot 33, Grave #1 (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

Airman 1st Class Daryl Lee Davis; Birth: Jul. 5, 1946 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Nov. 30, 1967 Kontum, Vietnam. US Air Force Airman 1st Class Daryl Lee Davis, Vietnam Veteran, native of Charlotte, NC was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that Daryl died when his plane crashed.

"I will never forget you. I will love you forever. Married just over a year when you perished. Had to go on with my life and have. But I WILL NEVER FORGET you and your ultimate sacrifice of bravery for me and OUR country. Linda Yvonne Ritter Davis Odom."

He served with the Headquarters Squadron, 633rd Combat Support Group, 7th Air Force. He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; Plot: Sect.9 Lot # 19. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

PFC George Lewis Davis; Birth: Jul. 8, 1946 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Death: Feb. 23, 1969 Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. PFC George Lewis Davis, Vietnam Veteran, native of Charlotte, NC was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that George died from small arms fire or grenade. He is the son of Mr. George L. and Mrs. Opal Hunter Davis of Charlotte NC. He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, "Tomahawk", 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning". He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Silver Star for Bravery, The Bronze Star for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Sunset Memory Gardens Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Plot: Veterans Garden,Lot 92B Space 3 (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

PFC Robert Lewis Dial; Birth: July 5, 1944 Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC Death: March 15, 1966, Vietnam. PFC Robert Lewis Dial, Vietnam Veteran, native of Charlotte, NC was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that Robert died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. He was with the 1st Cavalry Division and had just landed on a hill top on helicopter tail #0E080ACD. When the Huey top rotor blade hit the ground he and his crew went end over end over the top of the mountain and down the other side.

"To my only brother: I was so young when you died for our Country. I remember very little but you remain very alive in my heart. You my brave brother were the very first person to die in this war from our County. You are never forgotten! Love and miss you very much. Ruth Russell Laurinburg, NC."  "You are my hero: I think about you so very much our train rides when we were such small children. Now I tell my grandchildren about our childhood days so long ago; Some of my very happiest memories. I miss all of the things we never got to do. I love and miss you, Debbie Shelby Dial, Laurinburg NC."  "I love and miss you; I remember the day you died like it was yesterday. I love and miss you so much, but I know that you are in heaven with our wonderful Mother and that makes me happy. Your sister, Joann Dial Thrower Laurinburg, NC."

He was the husband of Mrs. Ridda Dial, of Charlotte, NC. He served with Alpha Company, 227th Air Support Helicopter Company, 227th AHS, 1st Cavalry Division. He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Good Conduct Medal and Two Air Medals with Two Oak Leaf Clusters. Burial: Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC Plot: Dial (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)