David Anthony Gentry

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"Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank, but in simple obedience to duty, as they understood it." Confederate Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery A memorial initiated by his sister, Marva Vincent Box 432, Tulsa, OK 74101 E-Mail address not available 22 Nov 2001 Headquarters AMERICAL DIVISION APO San Francisco 16 October 1967 GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 9228 AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL 1. TC 320. The following AWARD is announced posthumously. GENTRY, DAVID A. RA 18 767 298 PRIVATE FIRST CLASS C CO, 2ND BN, 327TH INF RGT, 101 ABN DIV APO 96347 Awarded: Silver Star Medal Date action: 29 September 1967 Theater: Republic of Vietnam Reason: For gallantry in action against a hostile force on 29 September 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date Private First Class Gentry was moving with his platoon to reinforce another platoon of his company when his element was ambushed by an estimated North Vietnamese Army squad. Even though he was in the ambush killing zone and was the target of extremely heavy hostile fire, Private Gentry displayed resolute courage as he immediately assaulted the closest enemy bunker. Running through intense fire and exploding grenades, with no concern for his own safety, he engaged the enemy position with accurate volleys of fire as he moved closer to the insurgent element. Private Gentry was was fatally wounded just before reaching the bunker, yet his fearless actions enabled the other paratroopers in his platoon to seek cover before the enemy could engage them with effective fire. Private First Class Gentry demonstrated unquestionable valor and his courage in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army. Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918. FOR THE COMMANDER: ROBERT H. MUSSER Colonel, GS Chief of Staff CITATION By direction of the President THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL is presented posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E3 DAVID A. GENTRY RA18767298 UNITED STATES ARMY For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 25 May 1967 to 29 September 1967. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he has consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counter-insurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the Communist threat to its freedom. His initiative, zeal, sound judgment and devotion to duty have been in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon him and on the military service.

10 December 2001 I was a close friend of David's. I would like to hear from his brother, Jack Gentry, and and I would like to hear from someone close to him when he was in Vietnam. I have some unanswered questions that still trouble me today. He was a very special, precious person and is still missed. Thanks. Marjorie Jones farkel71@yahoo.com

27 December 2001 I'm looking for anyone who served with my brother, David. From his brother, Jack Gentry 23 Feb 2007 Please contact me if you served with my brother in Vietnam. I was small when he died and would like to know more about his service in Vietnam. From his brother, Jack Gentry j.l.gentry@juno.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 29 September 1967 elements of 2nd Bn, 327th Infantry and 2nd Bn, 502nd Infantry encircled an NVA unit at Hiep Duc City in Quang Tin Province. Fifteen US soldiers were killed in the ensuing fight: 1st Bn, 327th Infantry 1LT Clyde V. Moore, Irwinville, GA, B Co SGT Johnny B. Albritton, Farmerville, LA, B Co SGT Cullen Barksdale, Gary, IN, B Co SGT Willie Farmer, Pinetops, NC, A Co SP4 Edward C. Beck, Carpentersville, IL, HQ Co CPL David A. Gentry, Knox City, TX, B Co (Silver Star) SP4 Kenneth L. Green, Roosevelt, AZ, HQ Co (Silver Star) CPL Robert J. Smith, Buffalo, NY, B Co PFC Clarence Rivers, Detroit, MI, B Co 2nd Bn, 502nd Infantry SFC James B. Fields, Tulsa, OK, C Co SSG Craig A. McDaniel, Lake Arrowhead, CA, C Co SGT William E. Wilson, Euclid, OH, C Co (Silver Star) CPL George E. Overshine, Lufkin, TX, C Co CPL George H. Ulrich, Merrick, NY, C Co PFC William E. Hamilton, Scottsdale, AZ, A Co

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his brother, Jack Gentry j.l.gentry@juno.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 22 Nov 2001
Last updated 07/29/2007