05 Nov 2002 Bobby, you may have been taken from the world early but you will always be remembered by your family and friends forever. From his nephew, Ralph L. Barefield Dardanelle Ar 72834 ralph2658@hotmail.com The photo montage above was prepared by and is used with the kind permission of Judy Green. Provided by Ralph Barefield

 

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 20, 1966 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barefield: It was with deep regret that I learned of the death of your son, Private First Class Bobby J. Barefield, United States Army, while serving in Vietnam. Your son was a soldier who served his country well and performed his duties in an efficient manner. His fine soldierly qualities and devotion to duty earned for him the admiration and respect of his military associates. While I realize that words cannot lessen your grief, I sincerely hope that you will find comfort and strength in the knowledge that our Nation is deeply grateful for his contribution to its security. Mrs. Johnson joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you in your tragic loss. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barefield 1718 West Broadway Mesa, Arizona 85201 Provided by his mother, Anita Barefield Russellville, Arkansas

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall Even without enemy action a combat zone is deadly. According to the 5th Infantry History, PFC Barefield had been out on a night ambush. When morning came and his ambush team prepared to return to the company perimeter, PFC Barefield was disarming a Claymore mine when it exploded, inflicting fatal injuries. A month earlier a Claymore detonated during a training session, killing two and wounding several others. As it happened, the sixth victim of that accident also died on 26 May 1966 - PFC Robert Smith of Headquarters Company. Bobby Joe Barefield is remembered by his comrades from the 5th Infantry - the Bobcats

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