Elzie Sanders, Jr

The database page for Elzie Sanders, Jr

20 Mar 2003 When I think of you I remember the way you enjoyed life. The laughter you brought, the happiness you shared with everyone around you - everything seemed so much brighter when you were around and you were my hero as well as big brother. I will always miss you until God calls me home. Until then, I am thankful for all the wonderful memories I have of our childhood. From his sister, Linda Sanders Hodges lindachodges@windstream.net

09 Dec 2006 Elzie, my dad Captain Charles A. Springer was your commanding officer with Bravo Co, 2/27th Wolfhounds. He was killed in action that same fateful day on November 12, 1967 in the same fire fight. My Dad spoke of you and his men in all his letters home and was so very proud of all of you. I was only seven when you both were killed and I was then and still remain so very proud of my Dad and all of you that paid such a price for our freedom. Thank You. From the son of Elzie's commanding officer, Charles Phillip Springer Katy, Texas Bravosix227@yahoo.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall Bravo 2/27 Infantry lost four men on 12 November 1967: CPT Charles A. Springer, Memphis, TN (Dist Svc Cross) SSG Jacob Ortiz, Denver, CO SP4 Gregg M. Goslin, Spooner, WI SP4 Elzie Sanders, Smiths Grove, KY See the Citation to Captain Springer's Distinguished Service Cross, which gives an idea of the circumstances.

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 20 Mar 2003
Last updated 11/13/2010