If you have a relative from the area who served during the Vietnam War, we would like to have their photo and biographical information. Please email to info@wentzvillehistoricalsociety.org.
Ross, Dale Ray - Dale Ray Ross Petty Officer Second Class VF-11, CVW-17, USS FORRESTAL, TF 77, 7TH FLEET United States Navy April 23, 1947 to July 29, 1967 Read more about Dale Ray… Continue Reading
Smith, Robert “Bobby” W. Smith - Read more about Bobby and the memories left by his friends and loved ones on his page at the Wall of Faces. Continue Reading
Wentzville’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located at 209 W. Pearce Blvd., adjacent to the Fire Station. Wentzville takes extreme pride in being home to the first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the United States. Originally dedicated on Dec. 2, 1967, the site was initially established as a tree of lights by local residents to raise funds to send Christmas gifts to community servicemen stationed in Vietnam. Enough money was raised to send the care packages, as well as place a small monument next to the tree.
