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Ellis, Sylvester, CPL.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Columbus , MS
Last Address Columbus , MS
Casualty Date May 06, 1970
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Location Cambodia
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Union Baptist Church Cemetery - Lowndes, Colorado
I never knew him, but I was watching him as he was watching me look after Bruce Hahn whose body was being lifted up to a helicopter. On 5/6/70 President Nixon permitted US troops to enter Cambodia. The unit was the 25th infantry division, company C , 3rd. We arrived across the river into Cambodia to protect engineers building a bridge for mechanized units to cross. The mechanized unit called in artillery into our position and did not know we were there. Mechanized always called for artillery bombarment prior to entering an area. We lost two KIAand 12 wounded. I watched the medic patch up Sylvester as he looked on. Once Bruce was lifted up, I looked to Mr. Ellis whose eyes no longer focused on me. He passed away after being wounded from the artillery shots. I remember the medic started to cry. A general came along and expressed his concern that such a terrible accident occurred.
Posted by: Gary A. Harding
Relationship: fellow soldier Wednesday, December 2, 1998
Comments/Citation:
Ayandria Barry [email protected]
Father
115 Hillside Court Stafford VA 22554 United States
My Father
Even though I never got the chance to meet you..I know you have ALWAYS been with me... One day we will meet and I will know your face, because it is mine...Love your daughter
Jan 24, 2009
