David Marvin Jolley, JrSpecialist FourC CO, 1ST BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1 CAV DIV Army of the United States 02 May 1944 - 22 May 1966 Jeffersonville, Indiana Panel 07E Line 102 |
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Sp4 David Jolley. Though I do not know yet the time of your wounds, I do know they were bad. The hardest part of war is knowing that someone can be helped, only to learn you can't bring them to that spot. You had a belly wound, and you were made comfortable, but not much more could be done. CRAZY HORSE was a vicious fight, but we stayed the course. Captain Mozey liked you a lot from what I've read. You men of Charlie Company provided crucial support for the men of Bravo that day, surely many more would have died had it not been for men like you. I will learn more about the person you were, and pass it along for all to know that America had a field full of heroes on 22 May 1966. I want to thank you for your sacrifice, and let you know that in heaven I'll be looking for you and the rest of the "Mustangs" so I can learn even more. Thank you, sir. "HONOR AND COURAGE"
In Gerry Metcalf's memory, 11 Nov 2006
Well, Mr. Jolley, I've learned a bit more about you. You were a part of Charlie Company's 3rd platoon. You were on your way to replace Bravo's 1st platoon, which had been severely hit by the ambush. From the photos I've seen of you, you were a 60 gunner. I know that you fought with all you had to make it to those men of Bravo. Unfortunately you sustained a bad belly wound. You, Mr. Jolley, gave your life to save others. I cannot make that point clear enough, because you did it without thought. I thank you now and I will thank you in heaven for what youve done. HONOR AND COURAGE
In Gerry Metcalf's memory, |
A Note from The Virtual WallThe 8th Cavalry fought two bitter engagements in the Vinh Thanh Valley in May 1966. On 17 May the 2nd Battalion lost 19 soldiers, and on the 22nd the 1st Battalion lost eleven more:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is one who remembers, James Oldham ourhpyfmly@yahoo.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 27 Jul 2006
Last updated 11/13/2010