Michael Jefferson Greeley
Michael was only 19 years old when he lost his life.
Date of birth: 22 March 1948
Date of casualty: 26 May 1967
Home of record: Milwaukie, Oregon
Branch and Rank: Marine Corps, Private First Class, Rifleman
Unit: 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, K Company
Awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart
Location of name on the Vietnam Wall: 20E, 116
Location of service: South Vietnam, Quang Tin province
Died through hostile action .. small arms fire
Schools attended: Milwaukie High School
Burial location: Willamette National Cemetery
Memorials: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC), Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Portland), Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland), Gold Star War Memorial – Milwaukie High School
The Oregonian, Thursday, June 1, 1967
Youth Killed in Vietnam
MILWAUKIE (Special) – Marine Corps Pfc. Michael J. Greeley of Milwaukie has been reported killed in action in Vietnam by the Department of Defense.
The 19-year-old Marine, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Greeley, reside at 9147 SE 29th St. in Milwaukie, died Monday, May 29, of wounds received in combat near Quang Tri.
Quang Tri is located a short distance south of the demilitarized zone which divides North and South Vietnam. In recent weeks, heavy fighting has occurred around the town.
Greeley, who was assigned to the 5th Marine Division, entered the Corps in the spring of 1966. Last September, he went on active duty and was sent to Vietnam in January, according to his father.
He was a graduate of Milwaukie High School.
In addition to the parents, survivors include three brothers, Mark, 16; Martin, 15; and Mitchel, 13; and one sister, Michelle, 17.
Date of birth: 22 March 1948
Date of casualty: 26 May 1967
Home of record: Milwaukie, Oregon
Branch and Rank: Marine Corps, Private First Class, Rifleman
Unit: 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, K Company
Awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart
Location of name on the Vietnam Wall: 20E, 116
Location of service: South Vietnam, Quang Tin province
Died through hostile action .. small arms fire
Schools attended: Milwaukie High School
Burial location: Willamette National Cemetery
Memorials: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC), Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Portland), Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland), Gold Star War Memorial – Milwaukie High School
The Oregonian, Thursday, June 1, 1967
Youth Killed in Vietnam
MILWAUKIE (Special) – Marine Corps Pfc. Michael J. Greeley of Milwaukie has been reported killed in action in Vietnam by the Department of Defense.
The 19-year-old Marine, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Greeley, reside at 9147 SE 29th St. in Milwaukie, died Monday, May 29, of wounds received in combat near Quang Tri.
Quang Tri is located a short distance south of the demilitarized zone which divides North and South Vietnam. In recent weeks, heavy fighting has occurred around the town.
Greeley, who was assigned to the 5th Marine Division, entered the Corps in the spring of 1966. Last September, he went on active duty and was sent to Vietnam in January, according to his father.
He was a graduate of Milwaukie High School.
In addition to the parents, survivors include three brothers, Mark, 16; Martin, 15; and Mitchel, 13; and one sister, Michelle, 17.
