Sgt Robert Edward Pulliam Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.

Sergeant Robert Edward Pulliam Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Pulliam served our country until July 21st, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was not married. It was reported that Robert died in the line of duty. His body was recovered. Robert was born on April 22nd, 1944 in Burlington, North Carolina. SGT Pulliam is on panel 09E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.

Source: Times-News December 19, 1966.

Pulliam, Robert E. Jr, Sergeant, US Army, died July 21, 1966, as a result of wounds received while in combat action in Vietnam. A career soldier, Sgt. Pulliam attended Burlington schools, including Jordan Sellers High School, but received his high school diploma by completing requirements for graduation while in Vietnam. He entered the Army in 1962. He was the son of Elder and Mrs. Robert E. Pulliam, Sr. of Burlington. In December 1966, his parents received his posthumous medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in Vietnam from April 15 to July 21, 1966. Sgt. Pulliam was a member of the Holy Tabernacle of Jesus Christ Church.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Pulliam, 1115 Shaw Street, Burlington, NC.

He served with Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, "Manchus", 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.

He was awarded the The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal, 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: Northlawn, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina. Plot: Legion Sect. #87.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)