SGT William Roger Garner, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC. He was born February 16, 1948 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina and died July 8, 1969 in Quang Tin, Vietnam

Sergeant William Roger Garner was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SGT Garner served our country until July 8th, 1969 in Quang Tin, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was married. It was reported that William died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. SGT Garner is on panel 21W, line 082 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

Garner, William R, Sergeant, US Army, died July 8, 1969, while serving with Company A, First Battalion, 502nd Infantry in Vietnam. Sgt. Garner, age 20, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane B. Garner, his mother, Mrs. Doris Garner, both of Burlington, and his father, W. D. Garner of Robbins, North Carolina. Sergeant Garner's widow was presented the Silver Star and the Bronze Medal Star for his distinguished service. During a battle with North Vietnamese soldiers on a narrow jungle trail when his platoon leader and platoon sergeant were seriously wounded, Sergeant Garner moved forward to the lead element and inspired his men to remain and fight. He was struck by an enemy bullet and was mortally wounded. Source: Times-News November 15, 1969.

He was the Husband of Mrs Jane B Garner, 2312 Venie Street, Burlington, NC.

He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, "Strike", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Silver Star For Gallantry In Action, The Bronze Star Medal for Bravery against the enemy, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Burial: Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, North Carolina. Plot: Garner
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)