1st Lt. David E. Yates - Tolar, TX
N 32° 17.923 W 097° 57.595
14S E 597924 N 3574022
First Lieutenant David E. Yates's death in combat in Vietnam is noted on his headstone in historic Rock Church Cemetery, southwest of Tolar, TX.
Waymark Code: WMZG5P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2018
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His full profile at the Virtual Wall (see Website) notes that he was killed outright under fire. He is buried at the back of the cemetery, visible from Rock Church Highway, and his granite headstone has the four star shield of the Americal Division. The text is:
1st Lt. David E. Yates
Born April 28, 1947
Killed in Que Son Province
South Viet Nam
July 13, 1969
23rd Inf. Div.
He gave his life that
his comrades might live
On the reverse of the headstone is the "Follow Me" medallion, featuring a soldier gesturing onward with his right arm while holding a rifle in his left hand. Lieutenant Yates's decorations are then listed:
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Combat Infantryman's Badge
National Order of South Viet Nam
Gallantry Cross with Palms
Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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