Today my walk was dedicated in honor for:
Army SFC James H Zumbrun, Age 26 of Manchester, MD.
KIA Jan. 10, 1970 Vietnam
He is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 14W, Line 24.
James is buried at United Church of Christ Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll County, MD.
Army SFC James H. Zumbrun of Manchester, Maryland, was killed on January 10, 1970, when his observation plane was shot down in Vietnam.
He served 8 years.
James was a Silver Star recipient and member of the elite Green Berets and was on his third voluntary tour of duty in Vietnam at the time of his death.
He had joined the Special Forces shortly after graduation from North Carroll High School in 1961. He was decorated more than a dozen times, receiving in addition to the Silver Star and Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters with “V” device, the Purple Heart with two oak clusters, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm, the Master Parachutist medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Ranger School badge and the Good Conduct Medal.
We had a great 8.32 mile walk today. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today and thank those who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero.
Army SFC James H Zumbrun will not be forgotten !
