Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army PFC Charles Davenport II, Age 18 of Hollywood, FL.
KIA Mar. 24, 1968, Vietnam
PFC Davenport is honored on Panel 46E, Line 4 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Private First Class Charles Edward Davenport II, Served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army
Charles is buried at Hollywood Memorial Gardens, Hollywood, FL.
When Charles arrived in Vietnam 1 March 1968, he was assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, USARV. The battalion was participating in Operation Wilderness in the Ho Bo Woods and 10 kilometers northeast of Trang Bang, when the unit was engaged by hostile forces. Charles died as a result of gunshot wounds to the body from hostile rifle fire. The Army lost a total of 13 men.
We had a great 10.52 Mile walk today. We walked west on Sparta Hwy and then walked out in the country. We ended up out on 70North and we made a stop at the Crossville Flea Market. We then walked Northside drive and walked the the Gardens before heading home. What a beautiful day for a walk. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero today. We had 67 honks. It was amazing. Thank you
Army PFC Charles Davenport II will not be forgotten !
