PFC Donald Henry Stephens, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Lilesville, North Carolina.
Private First Class Donald Henry Stephens was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Stephens served our country until June 16th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. Donald died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Donald was born on July 20th, 1949 in Lilesville, North Carolina. PFC Stephens is on panel 56W, line 009 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red One", USARV.
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: Forestville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lilesville, Anson Co., North Carolina
(Source: (source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites.Photo courtesy of Dan Whitehead)
