Cpl Larry Michael Roberson, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.

Corporal Larry Michael Roberson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Roberson served our country until March 22nd, 1968 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam. He was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that Larry died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Larry was born on July 27th, 1948 in Burlington, North Carolina. CPL Roberson is on panel 45E, line 060 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

Roberson, Larry Michael, Corporal, US Army, died March 22, 1968, in action in Vietnam. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberson. of N. Mebane St., Burlington. Posthumous medals were presented to the Robersons, including the Bronze Star for Bravery and the Purple Heart, in a ceremony at their home in Burlington. Source: Times-News July 17, 1968.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Roberson, 1105 North Mebane Street, Burlington, NC.

He served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor in Action, 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 Army Good Conduct Medal.

Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, North Carolina. Plot: #23.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)