Lee R Bays

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19 Sep 2004 This memorial is for my Grandfather, SGT Lee R. Bays. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I didn't need to. I loved him anyway. I love him for my mother. I love him for the stories that my family has told me. I love him for the soft smile on his face in the portrait that hangs in my mother's living room. I love him because all though we have never met in this life, he's a part of me, and I know we will meet in the next. Katherine R. Bays

A Note from The Virtual Wall During the second week of February 1967 elements of the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, were inserted into the far southwestern corner of Kontum Province in order to conduct area denial operations against NVA units operating along the Cambodian border. On 16 Feb, A/1/22 Infantry and C/2/8 Infantry separately engaged battalion-sized NVA forces. Although the US forces, supported by air and artillery, were able to hold their positions until relieved, there was a very high cost to the operation: 1st Bn, 22nd Infantry: 21 killed in action 2nd Bn, 8th Infantry: 23 killed in action D/1/9th Cavalry: 2 killed in action (two OH-23 acft shot down)

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his granddaughter, Katherine R. Bays kaytibear22@aol.com  19 Sep 2004

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 09/19/2004