Edward Garry Lankin Killed in Action Vietnam 1966 173rd Airborne 503d

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EDWARD GARRY RANKIN - Killed in Action September 15, 1966

EDWARD GARRY RANKIN

Next of Kin - Department of Defense Press Release - Click here to view - A Co, PFC, age 19, VIRGINIA - PFC Edward G. RANKIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. RANKINI, 836 Kent Road, Waynesboro, VA

PFC - E3 - Army - Regular
173rd Airborne Brigade
His tour began on Jul 16, 1966
Casualty was on Sep 16, 1966
In , SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Panel 10E - Line 103

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Frank Drumheller (Message from the Wall)
jacqdrum@ns.gemlink.com
One of his high school teachers
Louisa, VA
I was Garry's senior US Government teacher at Wilson Memorial High School. Garry was raised in TX, so he was affectionately called "Tex" by everyone. We had him less than two years, but he was a friend to everyone, especially the girls. He was such a handsome, well dressed guy who had personality and a big smile. He was a good student and school citizen. He had dreams of running his own automotive business. I saw him for the last time in June 1965, two weeks after graduation when I stopped at his and a friend's newly opened gas station near Waynesboro, VA. It was opening day and both boys were all smiles and graciousness, they were happy. I filled my tank, paid Garry and wished him success. I left for an overseas assignment one week later. When I returned to the States two years later, I was told of Garry's death in Nam. I have never gotten over it. Garry, I think of you often, what a waste. But I am told you did it your way and I'm terribly proud of you. May God bless you in His presence for eternity. You'll never be forgotten by those who loved you and respected you. I visited you in DC last Oct. 16th. I shall never forget how I felt when I touched your name- it was as if I had touched something holy. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice in the name of our country. You are still one fine human!
Monday, August 23, 2004

List of Memorial Pages Below. Click on persons name to view their Memorial Page.

DIED BEFORE DEPLOYMENT TO VIETNAM (3) in 1966

Gasbarra, Robert A; PFC; Medic, HHC

Knight, Larry H, B Co; PFC,

Palmer, Larry P, PFC; Medic, HHC

KIA July 27, 1966

Joseph Francis Hunt, C Co,

Joe David Kegley, C Co,

Carlos David Moore, Medic, C Co,

James Larry McCrystal, C Co,

Melvin Warren McDowell, C Co,

Jerry L Schemel, C Co,