Ray Murray
Rmurrayhh@gmail.com
'Buddy'
6 Larkspur Lane Bluffton SC 29909 USA
' A Friend'
I knew Ray when we were 'Buck' Sergeants in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. We were buddies then and shared some good times together. I did not hear of his death until years later when I was told by another one of our buddies. I always had a high regard for Ray as a soldier and person. I was sorry to hear of his death. My daughter recently visited the Wall and I asked her to do a pencil copy of his name. Two days ago she sent me his picture and a page from this web site. I did not go to VietNam until October of 1967 but I was in the same area west of Duc Pho. News of his death, even though it was long ago, has saddened me more than I can tell. He was truly a hero. May he rest in peace.
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Louis Archuletta
Louis.Archuletta@hotmail.com
Brother
925 S Sandalwood St Wichita CO 67230 USA
Well Bro its been 44 years since you passed on. I don't think you would like the shape the country is in today. Leaders that couldn't lead there way out of a wet paper bag, unions demanding more from a broke nation, and more problems that you could imagine. You and your brothers gave your life so these fools could do what they want with this great country. Life was so much better back then when we were growing up. It is just not fun to be all grown up now. I will be with Brother Tony this weekend in Pagosa Springs,CO hopefully fishing on the banks of the San Juan River. Rest in Peace
Sep 7, 2011 |
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William Taylor
A Fellow Veteran
There is an inscription, on a Gate, at Arlington, National Cemetery, that reads 'Rest easy, sleep well, my brothers. Know the line has held, your job, is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others, have taken up, where you fell, the line, has held, Peace, peace and farewell.'
Sep 7, 2009 |
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Louis Archuletta
LT1Archuletta@earthlink.net
Brother
925, S., Sandalwood St., Wichita, KS., 67230, USA
Ray's Awards
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES, ARMY, VIETNAM
APO., San Francisco, 96307
GENERAL ORDERS, 4742
18, July 1966
AWARD, OF The BRONZE, STAR MEDAL, FOR HEROISM
1.TC 320, * The following AWARD, is announced.
ARCHU-DEPARTMENT, OF THE ARMLETTA, RAY A RA17404497, STAFF-SERGEANT, E-6, United States, Army
Co., B, 2d, Bn., (Abn), 502d, Inf., 1st, Bde., 101st, abn., Div., APO., 96347
Awarded; Bronze, Star Medal, with “V,” Device
Date actions, 26, Mar., 1966
Theater; Republic, of Vietnam
Reason: For heroism, in connection with military operations, against a hostile force, Staff Sergeant, Archuletta, distinguished himself ‘by exceptionally valorous actions, on 26, March 1966, while serving as a scout team leader, during a search and destroy mission, near Tuy Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. As his four man, scout team, traveled along a dark trail, Staff Sergeant, Archuletta, detected, a Viet Cong moving in the dense jungle. He immediately moved, to the front of his patrol, charged the insurgent and killed him, Moments after, this initial contact, three men were pinned down, by intense hostile fire. With complete disregard for his safety, Staff Sergeant, Archuletta, charged forward and killed, two more Viet Cong, before he was, seriously wounded himself. Through his courage, arid determination, he contributed immeasurably, to the success of the mission, Staff Sergeant, Arcbuletta’s, personal bravery and devotion to duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions, of the military service and reflect great credit, upon himself, his unit, and the United States, Army.
Authority: By direction, of the President under the provisions, of Executive Order 11046, 24, August 1962.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL
L. T HARTIS
Colonel, AGC.
Adjutant General
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RICHARD J. SEITZ
Brigadier General, US., Army
Chief of Staff
DISTFtIL3JTION: B plus
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HEADQUARTERS
AMERICAL DIVISION
APO., San Francisco, 96374
GENERAL ORDERS, 16, October 1967
NUMBER, 892
AWARD, OF THE SILVER STAR
(FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER
1 TC 320. The following AWARD, is announced posthumously.
ARCHULETTA RAY A RA 17404497, STAFF SERGEANT, E6, United States Army, Company B, 2nd, Battalion, (Airborne) 502nd, Infantry, lst, Brigade, 101st, Airborne, Division, APO., 96347
Awarded: Silver Star (1st Oak Leaf Cluster)
Date action:25 August 1967
Theater:Republic of Vietnam
Reason:For gallantry, in action against a hostile enemy, on 25, August 1967, near Duc Pho, Republic, of Vietnam. While conducting, a search and destroy mission, the point squad and platoon leader, of Staff Sergeant, Archuletta’s platoon, began receiving, heavy enemy automatic weapons fire and were pinned down, in an exposed rice paddy. Observing this, Sergeant Archuletta, repeatedly exposed himself, to the hail of enemy fire in order, to properly position his men and direct their firepower. Seeing that, the machinegunner and assistant machinegunner, of the pinned down squad, had both been wounded, Sergeant Archuletta, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, rushed forward, through the heavy enemy automatic weapons fire, to the machinegun position. After insuring, that the wounded troopers were given, proper medical attention and had been moved back, to a safe position, he manned the machinegun and put out, a heavy volume of firepower, until running out of ammunition. Knowing, that the machinegun was drastically needed, in order to obtain, superior fire power, Sergeant Archuletta, fired his own rifle as he maneuvered, from position to position in order, to gather additional ammunition. After gathering, the desperately needed ammunition, Sergeant Archuletta, again opened up, with the machinegun and was instrumental, in saving one trooper’s life and repelling, the vicious enemy assault. Staff Sergeant, Archuletta’s, outstanding display, of gallantry and his devotion to duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions, of the military service and reflect, great credit, upon himself and the Americal Division and the United States, Army.
Authority:By direction of’ the President under the provisions, of the of Congress, approved 9, July 1918. HEADQUARTERS
AMERICAL DIVISION
APO., San Francisco, 96374
GENERAL ORDERS, 18, October 1967
NUMBER, 894
AWARD, OF THE SILVER STAR
(SECOND) OAK LEAF CLUSTER)
1.TC 320. The following AWARD, is announced posthumously.
ARCHULETTA RAY A RA 17 404 497, SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, (then SSG., E-6, USA
Company B, 2nd, Battalion, (Airborne) 502nd, Infantry, 1st, Brigade, 101st, Airborne Division
Awarded:Silver Star (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster)
Date of action: 7, September 1967
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For gallantry in action against a hostile force on 7 September 1967 near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Archuletta distinguished himself as his platoon was moving a wounded man to a landing zone to be extracted when they were suddenly brought under a tremendous volume of enemy automatic weapons fire. Seeing his machinegunner wounded. Sergeant Archuletta ordered his evacuation while he rushed forward with complete disregard for his own safety and in spite of the enemy fire to provide covering fire. As the wounded man was too heavy to be carried by the medic, Sergeant Archuletta again moved through the fire and helped carry him to the safety of a nearby wood line position... Nearing the wood line, Sergeant Archuletta was seriously wounded and in one last valiant effort he ordered the medic to take the wounded man to safety as he stayed behind and expended his ammunition to provide the covering fire. The outstanding gallantry, devotion to his fellow soldier, and his intense dedication to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Archuletta were in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.
Authority:By direction, of the President under the provisions, of the Act of Congress, approved 9, July 1918.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
OFFICIAL:ROBERT P. MUSSER.
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
MATTEW IRVIN
MATTEW W. IRVIN LTC., SGC.
Adjutant General
No record of two Purple Hearts, were found, in Military, Personel Records.
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Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Viet Army Vet & Coloradoan
"DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL, LOVE LEAVES LIVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL"
Oct 16, 2006 |
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Garnet Jenkins
Just passing by...
Grand Junction, Co.
In Rememberance, of a Fallen, Young Hero
"To live in the hearts, of those you leave behind, is never, to die." ~Robert Orr~.....
Remembering, SFC., Ray Adam Archuleta, on the anniversary, of the day, he gave his Life, for our Country, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and dedication. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister, of a yet, another, Fallen, Young Hero, from Colorado, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice, in Vietnam. KIA, 1967.... Those we love, remain with us, for love itself, lives on.... And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one's gone.... Those we love, can never be more than, a thought apart.... For as long, as there is memory, They'll live on, in the heart....
Sep 7, 2006 |
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Glenda Dykstra nee Jaquez
momglenda@msn.com
Second cousin
230 Dayton Street
Hartford, IA 50118 Warren
A tribute
I was a child when you came home that last time Glamorous in your uniform- I stood there in awe Not understanding how you fought with your life I was a child when you came home that last time I asked daddy who you were And he explained you were a cousin While I tried to touch your medals I didn't understand why you looked so great I was a child when you came home that last time I came in the house that day and it was quiet I could hear crying and didn't understand I was then told you died in a war I didn't understand then I stood there and remembered how handsome you were and cried. I was a child that last time you came home
Thursday, June 15, 2006 |
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Louis Archuletta
LArchulett@aol.com
Brother
1040,, Valkenburg Dr.,Colorado Springs, CO., 80907, USA
Ray Adam Archuletta
Ray was, loved and respected by all members, of his immediate, family and relitives. Those, that knew him, knew, what he stood, for and what, he loved most. He will always, be remembered and loved, by those who loved him, most. His family, was hurt by the passing, of this paratrooper. The only way, that seemed to help was, to name, a son, after him, because he, did not have a chance, to do so, himself. May God bless his name, forever and never let, it, die out. Someday I hope to see, a picture, of him in these spaces, so others can remember him, as we do.
Sunday, April 25, 1999 |
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Louis Archuletta
lt1archuletta@juno.com
Brother
925, S., Sandalwood, ST., Wichita, KS., 67230, USA
I remember you, as always, being a brother. The time, I did not want you, to go and play, pool and I got, my finger run over, with your model, T, Ford. The time you, took me, to The old, Emerson School, in Florence. I didn't want, to stay there, without you, so I ran away. Every time, you came home on leave, from the service and then, went away again. The last time, you left, for Nam and left me, the 64, SS., so I could run, the shit out of it, while you was, getting your ass, shot off. Now I remember, you, as the Hero from Florence, who died, for his country, so that some, of us could have, a better life. It is now, many years, later and I still miss, not having you, around. That, what life, has been like, since you left. I joined up, not 6, months, after you died and let me, tell you brother, I had a reason, to go and that asshole, Commanding Officer, I had back then, thought he was, my Dad and would not, let me go. Some, of your 101st, brothers, had you for a brother, for a little while, but you will always, be my brother, dead, or alive. Now I'am, an old man and I've seen military men, get out of the service, because they didn't want, to go, to war and the old ladies crying, because they are new, Gold, Star mothers. How, are they going, to deal with their lives, later on, in life. Well now, I said it, so lets see, if they will print it. So Long, for now!
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