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LCpl Paul Matthew Spencer

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LCpl Paul Matthew Spencer

Birth
Eagle Springs, Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Death
18 Apr 1968 (aged 20)
Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Eagle Springs, Moore County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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US Marine LCPL Paul Matthew Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Southern Pines, NC.

US Marine Lance Corporal Paul Matthew Spencer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Spencer served our country until April 18th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Paul died from drowning after his Skimmer Boat overturned during Operation Napoleon-Saline in the Cua Viet River. His body was recovered. Paul was born on June 5th, 1947 in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. LCPL Spencer is on panel 50E, line 042 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

A Friend from Southern Pines, NC. We were high school classmates at West Southern Pines HS. Hi Paul, First I'd like to wish you a happy birthday. OK, I'm a few days late.:)I'm sure you had a nice one, filled with lots of love. I think of you often. I had a crush on you when we were in high school, but you were a little older and probably never knew it. You were the handsomest guy in your class, but you were so shy. All the girls in my class used to whisper about how cute you were. I'm sure they're doing the same thing where you are now. Your life may have been short, but the memories we have of you are very long. Our hearts are with you. Much love, happiness, and peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that my only son didn't have to. As Always, Carrie E Cauthen.

Baby Sister, My Brother; My Hero. Paul, I'll miss you! Even though I was just a little girl, we had the most in common and you were my favorite brother. I remember that day you wanted me to dance with you. That memory will always remain with me, that's why I named my youngest child after you - Paul Matthew; even then you always believed in me. I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER, YOU ARE MY HERO!! rita spencer, 2307 Plantation Lakes Cir Sanford, FL 32771.

His Sister. My Loving Brother" We miss you!. Paul, We all miss you dearly, Elaine Spencer-Williams, 108 East Eason Dr, Rockingham, NC 28379.

COUSIN, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE. AS I READ PAUL'S NAME, I CRIED. PAUL WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE COUSIN. I REMEMBER GETTING THE NEWS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY. I MISS YOU PAUL AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I REMEMBER WHEN AUNT GOLDA TOLD US HE WAS GOING INTO THE MARINES. PAUL WAS SO PROUD. HIS SMILE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HIS EYES LIT UP WHEN HE SPOKE. HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY GO LUCKY. I THINK OF PAUL OFTEN. PAUL WAS ONLY 20 WHEN HIS SHIP WENT DOWN, I WAS 17 AND IN LOVE WITH THE THOUGHT OF HAVING PAUL AROUND AS I GREW INTO A YOUNG LADY BUT, GOD NEEDED HIM IN HEAVEN FOR A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT. I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. FREDIA LILES CARTER, 617 HIGH ST, PETERSBURG, VA 23803.

Foster-Brother. Still remembering your sincerity Paul: As time waivers in our memory, Searching for the true spirits are easy. Yours is one of them. I still have fond thoughts of you. Since we are not blood related you always treated me as though I was a sister. "Happy 54th Birthday". To me you will always be "19". Love Sammie-Elaine Spencer, PO Box 2390, Rockingham, NC 28379.

I am his Sister. You are still remembered. You would have been 56 in June. I will always love my big brother. I have 5 beautiful children and 4 darling grandchildren. It seems like yesterday and we were young. But, the memories I have of you can't be erased. Sammie Spencer, 7662 Branchwood Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

Paul was very dedicated to his work. He wasn't into fishing & hunting. He loved electronics. We only lived about a mile from Ft.Bragg. n 1960 there was a recycling area and Paul would go and pick up any kind of radio he would find and ring them home. He had a C-B and a Ham radio. He used to listen to the soldiers at Ft. Bragg.

Paul was blessed with so much talent and knowledge. We all loved him very much. Andrew Spencer-brother

He is the Son of Mr John Roosevelt Spencer and Mrs Mary Golda Letterlough Spencer, 10 Gracey Square, New York NY 10028.

He served with H&S Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit CItation and the National Defense Service Medal

US Marine LCPL Paul Matthew Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Southern Pines, NC.

US Marine Lance Corporal Paul Matthew Spencer was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, LCPL Spencer served our country until April 18th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that Paul died from drowning after his Skimmer Boat overturned during Operation Napoleon-Saline in the Cua Viet River. His body was recovered. Paul was born on June 5th, 1947 in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. LCPL Spencer is on panel 50E, line 042 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

A Friend from Southern Pines, NC. We were high school classmates at West Southern Pines HS. Hi Paul, First I'd like to wish you a happy birthday. OK, I'm a few days late.:)I'm sure you had a nice one, filled with lots of love. I think of you often. I had a crush on you when we were in high school, but you were a little older and probably never knew it. You were the handsomest guy in your class, but you were so shy. All the girls in my class used to whisper about how cute you were. I'm sure they're doing the same thing where you are now. Your life may have been short, but the memories we have of you are very long. Our hearts are with you. Much love, happiness, and peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that my only son didn't have to. As Always, Carrie E Cauthen.

Baby Sister, My Brother; My Hero. Paul, I'll miss you! Even though I was just a little girl, we had the most in common and you were my favorite brother. I remember that day you wanted me to dance with you. That memory will always remain with me, that's why I named my youngest child after you - Paul Matthew; even then you always believed in me. I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER, YOU ARE MY HERO!! rita spencer, 2307 Plantation Lakes Cir Sanford, FL 32771.

His Sister. My Loving Brother" We miss you!. Paul, We all miss you dearly, Elaine Spencer-Williams, 108 East Eason Dr, Rockingham, NC 28379.

COUSIN, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE. AS I READ PAUL'S NAME, I CRIED. PAUL WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE COUSIN. I REMEMBER GETTING THE NEWS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY. I MISS YOU PAUL AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I REMEMBER WHEN AUNT GOLDA TOLD US HE WAS GOING INTO THE MARINES. PAUL WAS SO PROUD. HIS SMILE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HIS EYES LIT UP WHEN HE SPOKE. HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY GO LUCKY. I THINK OF PAUL OFTEN. PAUL WAS ONLY 20 WHEN HIS SHIP WENT DOWN, I WAS 17 AND IN LOVE WITH THE THOUGHT OF HAVING PAUL AROUND AS I GREW INTO A YOUNG LADY BUT, GOD NEEDED HIM IN HEAVEN FOR A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT. I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. FREDIA LILES CARTER, 617 HIGH ST, PETERSBURG, VA 23803.

Foster-Brother. Still remembering your sincerity Paul: As time waivers in our memory, Searching for the true spirits are easy. Yours is one of them. I still have fond thoughts of you. Since we are not blood related you always treated me as though I was a sister. "Happy 54th Birthday". To me you will always be "19". Love Sammie-Elaine Spencer, PO Box 2390, Rockingham, NC 28379.

I am his Sister. You are still remembered. You would have been 56 in June. I will always love my big brother. I have 5 beautiful children and 4 darling grandchildren. It seems like yesterday and we were young. But, the memories I have of you can't be erased. Sammie Spencer, 7662 Branchwood Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

Paul was very dedicated to his work. He wasn't into fishing & hunting. He loved electronics. We only lived about a mile from Ft.Bragg. n 1960 there was a recycling area and Paul would go and pick up any kind of radio he would find and ring them home. He had a C-B and a Ham radio. He used to listen to the soldiers at Ft. Bragg.

Paul was blessed with so much talent and knowledge. We all loved him very much. Andrew Spencer-brother

He is the Son of Mr John Roosevelt Spencer and Mrs Mary Golda Letterlough Spencer, 10 Gracey Square, New York NY 10028.

He served with H&S Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MAF.

He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit CItation and the National Defense Service Medal



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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Jan 30, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17757296/paul_matthew-spencer: accessed ), memorial page for LCpl Paul Matthew Spencer (5 Jun 1947–18 Apr 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17757296, citing Zion Grove Community Cemetery, Eagle Springs, Moore County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).