SSG Perry Monroe Smith, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, NC.

Staff Sergeant Perry Monroe Smith was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SSG Smith served our country until January 17th, 1971 in Darlac, South Vietnam. He was 24 years old and was not married. It was reported that Perry died in the line of duty while stationed at Nha Trang Air Base. His body was recovered. Perry was born on July 2nd, 1946 in Guilford County, North Carolina. SSG Smith is on panel 05W, line 054 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.

Smith, Perry Monroe, Sergeant, US Army, died January 17, 1971, during action against enemy forces in Vietnam at the age of 24. A Green Beret, he had served in the US Army for seven years. An Alamance County native, he was the son of Raymond and Callie Perry Smith of Burlington. He is also survived by his daughter, Kimberly M. Smith; two brothers; and grandmothers Mrs. Rosie Lowe of Whitsett and Mrs. Ella Perry of Burlington. Sgt. Smith was a member of West Burlington United Methodist Church. He is buried at Alamance Memorial Park in Alamance County.
Source: Times-News January 25, 1971

He is the Son of Mr Raymond and Callie Perry Smith of Burlington, NC.

He served with Headquarters Company, 5th Special Forces Group, Special Forces, Vietnam.

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