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PFC Eldon Gene Crumley, 24, 3038 Walnut Court, was killed Wednesday, July 2, 1969 (by exposive device) in Vietnam. Born Lincoln May 13, 1945, attended Lincoln High School. Former employee Hendricks Landscaping Service. Entered service Nov. 1968. Went to Vietnam May 5, 1969, served with the 4th Battalion, 196th Light infantry Brigade. Member Trinity United Methodist, Lincoln. Survivors: son, Troy, at home; daughter, Michelle, at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Obray E. Crumley, Lincoln; grandparents August Grady of Lincoln and Mrs. Dovie Crumley of Austin, TX and greatgrandmother, Mrs. Rosalie Nollette of Lincoln.
Lincoln Journal Star - Sat 5 Jul 1969 - Page 12 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33766815/eldon-gene-crumley
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Billy Medina
Eldon and I were in Mr. Osborne's print class, if I remember correctly. Really thought that he was a "cool" guy in class and great freind. Easy going and laid back. After LHS, Eldon and I, like most of us, went our seperate ways, and lost track of each other. I went into the Army, served in Vietnam, and returned home safe and sound. Was dating another later graduate of LHS (68), who was a good freind of Eldon's wife, Marilee, I believe that was her name, that said Eldon also went into the Army, went to Vietnam; however, he made the untimate sacifice serving his country. Going to say that was the summer or early fall of '68'. I salute you Eldon!
Sue Ellen Thompson (Wall)
Thanks for sharing a poingnant memory with us Billy--being remembered is an honor to your friend. The wounds of Vietnam will be a long time healing, if ever. Sharing can help sometimes. I enjoyed seeing you and meeting Linda this weekend!