Michael Le Roy Ellis
Specialist Four
A CO, 2ND BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV
Army of the United States
Valinda, California
August 20, 1946 to November 19, 1967
MICHAEL L ELLIS is on the Wall at Panel 30E, Line 24

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Michael L Ellis
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18 Jun 2008

Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13 KJV

Specialist Four Elis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 19 November 1967... On this day..., on a search and destroy mission, contact was made with a well fortified enemy force. With the initial burst of enemy fire Specialist Ellis ran forward and engaged the enemy despite the intense enemy fire. Specialist Ellis continuously moved from position to position to place accurate fire against the enemy positions. During the assault Specialist Ellis aided the wounded and dragged several troopers to a secure area for treatment and medical evacuation. As the intense firefight continued, Specialist Ellis was mortally wounded in his advance against the enemy. Specialist Ellis' outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service... (excerpts from Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device citation)

From his sister,
Sheri (Ellis) Anderson
momsgr8@adelphia.net


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

Michael Ellis died in the bitter fighting for Hill 875. Two Medals of Honor, three Distinguished Service Crosses, and numerous Silver and Bronze Stars were awarded the men who fought there between 19 and 23 November 1967 - but at least 127 Americans died there as well, with hundreds more wounded.

A summary of the battle and a listing of the men who died
during the fighting may be found on The Virtual Wall's
Hill 875 Memorial


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