Sergeant First Class Bennie E. Hodges
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Army
SFC Bennie E. Hodges was killed on June 27, 1968, while serving with Troop B, 7th Squadron, 1st Calvary, 1st Aviation Brigade. Details about the crash that killed SFC Hodges can be found on this site: <a href="http://www.armyaircrews.com/cayuse_2.html">http://www.armyaircrews.com/cayuse_2.html</a>. <br /><br />A photo of SFC Hodges' grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45630359/bennie-edward-hodges">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45630359/bennie-edward-hodges</a>. <br /><br />SFC Hodges' Virtual Wall site can be found here: <a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HodgesBE01a.htm">http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HodgesBE01a.htm</a>
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1968
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1921
Lamar County (AL)
Lieutenant Commander Jerry Franks Hogan
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Navy
According to National Archives and Records Administration. <em>U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998</em> via Ancestry.com, LCDR Jerry F. Hogan was killed on January 21, 1967, when his plane crashed over North Vietnam. LCDR Hogan's Virtual Wall site can be found here; <a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HoganJF01a.htm">http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HoganJF01a.htm</a>. <br /><br />A photo of CDR Hogan's memorial stone at Arlington National Cemetery can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24688183">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24688183</a>. <br /><br />At the time of his death LCDR Hogan was serving on the USS Kitty Hawk. More information can be found on this site: <a href="http://www.abmc.gov/search-abmc-burials-and-memorializations/detail/Vietnam_914#.VXCxmtJVhBc">http://www.abmc.gov/search-abmc-burials-and-memorializations/detail/Vietnam_914#.VXCxmtJVhBc</a>
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1967
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1922
Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Specialist Fourth Class James Larry Johnson
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States Army
Spc.4 James L. Johnson was killed on August 12, 1969, while serving with Company C, 1st Calvary, 1st Squad. Spc. Johnson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Johnson of Eldridge.<br /><br />Spc Johnson's Virtual Wall page can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/26204/JAMES-L-JOHNSON">http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/26204/JAMES-L-JOHNSON</a>. <br /><br /><br />
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August 24, 1969
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Walker County (AL)
Staff Sergeant Harry M. Kitchens
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States Army
SSgt. Harry M. Kitchens was killed on August 2, 1966, while serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Kitchens was the husband of Mrs. Harry Kitchens and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyde Kitchens. For his service Sgt. Kitchens was awarded the Silver Star.<br /><br />A photo of Sgt. Kitchens and of his grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45754807/harry-m-kitchens">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45754807/harry-m-kitchens</a>.
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August 12, 1966
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Fayette County (AL)
Specialist Four Jerry Wayne Kizziah
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States Army
Spc4 Jerry W. Kizziah was killed on January 10, 1968, when the helicopter he was riding on went down over Vietnam. Spc. Kizziah was the husband of Mrs. Vicky Selby Kizziah and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Levon Kizziah all of Brookwood. Spc. Kizziah was a graduate of Brookwood High School and was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church.<br /><br />A photo of Spc4 Kizziah's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39811075/jerry-wayne-kizziah">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39811075/jerry-wayne-kizziah</a>.
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January 16, 1968
June 29, 1989
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Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Private First Class Garry Frank Lawrence
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States Army
Pfc. Garry F. Lawrence was killed on February 4, 1968, while serving with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Pfc. Lawrence was the husband of Mrs. Darlene Crowe Lawrence and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vester Lawrence. <br /><br />A photo of Pfc. Lawrence's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161757005/garry-frank-lawrence">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161757005/garry-frank-lawrence</a>. <br /><br />Pfc. Lawrence was honored with having a section of Alabama Highway 5 named for him. An article concerning the dedication of the memorial highway can be found in the July 23, 2011 Tuscaloosa News:<a href="http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110723/news/110729909"> http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110723/news/110729909</a>
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July 3, 1970
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West Blocton (AL)
Private First Class John Edgar Little
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Army
According to National Archives and Records Administration. <em>U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998</em> via Ancestry.com, Pfc. John E. Little was killed on April 6, 1966, while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. <br /><br />Pfc. Little's Virtual Wall Site can be found here: <a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/dl/LittleJE01a.htm">http://www.virtualwall.org/dl/LittleJE01a.htm</a>
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1966
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1924
Holt (AL)
Staff Sergeant Grady Leonard Lewis
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Army
SSgt Grady L. Lewis was killed on November 21, 1969, while serving with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 1st Calvary, Americal Division. Sgt Lewis was a graduate of Riverside High School and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis of Holt. <br /><br />More information on Sgt. Lewis can be found at this site: <a href="http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=57663">http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=57663</a>. <br /><br />The Virtual Wall Site for Sgt. Lewis can be found here: <a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/dl/LewisGL03a.htm">http://www.virtualwall.org/dl/LewisGL03a.htm</a>
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December 3, 1969
July 3, 1970
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Holt (AL)
Corporal Henry Leon Little
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States Marine Corps
United States. Marine Corps--African American troops
Cpl. Henry L. Little was killed on June 15, 1967, while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Cpl. Little was a graduate of Druid High School and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Little.<br /><br />A photo of Cpl. Little and that of his grave can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111752017">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111752017</a>.
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June 20, 1967
June 25, 1967
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Lance Corporal Louis Cardell Lowe
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States. Marine Corps
United States. Marine Corps--African Americans
Lance Cpl. Louis C. Lowe was killed on May 14, 1968, while serving with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Cpl. Lowe was a graduate of Druid High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lowe Jr. of Tuscaloosa.<br /><br />A photo of Cpl. Lowe's grave can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=117427886">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=117427886</a>.
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May 18, 1968
May 19, 1968
May 31, 1968
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Tuscaloosa (AL)