PVT Jerry Ray Campbell, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Graham, North Carolina. He was born October 27, 1944 in Graham, Alamance Co., NC and died Jun. 27, 1965 in Vietnam

Private Jerry Ray Campbell was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PVT Campbell served our country until June 28th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was married. Jerry was accidentally killed while on patrol. His body was recovered. PVT Campbell is on panel 02E, line 021 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

Campbell, Jerry Ray, Private, U.S. Army, was accidentally shot and killed on June 28, 1965 while on a combat mission in Vietnam when a companion's gun discharged firing 2 shots. Pvt. Campbell, age 20, was the son of William T. Campbell of Siler City and the late Mrs. Mildred Johnson Campbell. He was a native of Chatham County, but lived in Graham until 1963 when he joined the service. Pvt. Campbell had been in Vietnam for 2 months at the time of his death while serving with the 173rd Airborne Infantry Battalion. Survivors other than his father include his wife, Marie Caulder Campbell of Elon College, 3 brothers, and 1 half-sister. A brother, Pete Campbell, is currently serving with the U.S. Army in Texas. The funeral will be held at Deep Creek Baptist Church at a later date to be determined. Source: Times-News June 29, 1965

He proudly served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, "The Rock", 173rd Airborne Brigade, USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.

Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, NC. Plot: Legion, Space #395

(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)