Sp4 Lewis Nance; Birth: Oct. 22, 1945 New York Death: Aug. 24, 1968, Vietnam. Lewis Nance native of Charlotte, NC was 22 years old and married and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Army Spec 4 was an Armor Intelligence Specialist and served with G Troop 2nd squad of the 11th Armored Cavalry. He was killed in hostile action from multiple fragmentation wounds while serving in Binh Long, South Vietnam. He had started his tour in Viet Nam June 3, 1968. His body remains were recovered. Burial: York Memorial Park Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

Cpl Ronald Edward Niles; Birth: Nov. 3, 1946 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: May 9, 1967 Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. USMC Cpl Ronald Edward Niles native of Charlotte, NC was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Ronald died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Niles of Charlotte, NC. He served with 1st Platoon, Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF. He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR), 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. 10, Lot # 506, Grave #4. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

Cpl William Wilson Norman; Birth: Dec. 20, 1946 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Feb. 6, 1968 Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. USMC Cpl William Wilson Norman native of Charlotte, NC was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered.

A friend and neighbor recalls that they attended school together and played baseball on the same team. I can still see William, we called him Billy, with that big smile on his face as he rounded third heading for home. His brothers, Gary and Toby were in the war zone at the time he was killed, they were also Marines. He was the son of Mrs. Luther C. Norman of Charlotte, NC.

He served with the 7th Communication Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Sharon Memorial Park Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)