RANDALL LEE ELLIS
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Army Sergeant / Specialist Five - Pay grade E5
Killed in action November 9, 1970 by ground casualty
gun, small arms fire hostile,
died in Bien Hoa South Vietnam. The body was
recovered. Home of record was JUSTICE, WV.
Born December 1, 1949 age at death 20. A Caucasian
Male, Married. Religious affiliation Church of God .
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CAACF Record Number:233781310
Randy Ellis is standing giving
out instruction prior to an air mobile operation the morning of Nov. 9th,
1970. He was our squad leader. Randy was one of those people who
was proud to be a soldier and fully believed in what he was doing. Randy
never got to see his first child, his wife was 7 months pregnant at the
time of his death. The second picture is of Francis
William Harter. It is a very special picture. When it was taken
little did I know that 3 hours later he would get killed. He is the red
head kneeling down petting the puppy. A few hours later the rest of the
squad had headed out to an ambush location with 5 Arvn soldiers. On the
way there they walked into an ambush. (which we believe was set up by the
2 Arvn's walking point since we never found them, believing that they went
over to the other side). Unfortunately I don't have a picture of
Ronald
J. Di Bartolomeo who lived for 2 days after the ambush. Randy and Fran
Died on Nov. 9, 1970, Ron died on the 11th. We were all in Co. B 1/5th
Mech, 25th Infantry Div. November 9th 1970 was without a doubt the very
worst day of my life and these three great people are to this day my hero's.
I will remember them always! Thank You,
Randy Kethcart
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