Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Johnny” John Egbert GREESON III 
470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III
470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III BirthDec 7, 1949, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III
DeathJul 22, 1968, Tân An, Thành Phố Tân An, Long An, Vietnam470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III
BurialFlorida Memorial Gardens, 5950 US Highway 1, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida PH: 321-636-5054470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III
FlagsUS Army, Vietnam War
FatherCharles Egbert GREESON Jr. (1928-2017)
MotherEileen THOMAS (1930-2019)
Obituary Online notes for “Johnny” John Egbert GREESON III
SP5 John Egbert Greeson, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Burlington, North Carolina.
Specialist Five John Egbert Greeson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP5 Greeson served our country until July 22nd, 1968 in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. John was born on December 7th, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina. SP5 Greeson is on panel 51W, line 032 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
The last time I saw you, you were a skinny little Florida boy who came to visit us at the "Old Hole", it was our name for the place where we lived in St Pete 66st and 122nd ave. Your favorite song was Fraulein and you sang it for us girls. We were tomboys and loved playing cowboys with you. I'll always remember your shining freckled face. Love, Biddy (Geraldine's daughter). Biddy Yowell
I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the ANGUISH of my soul. Psalms 31:7 Melbourne High School remembers the ultimate sacrifice given by those who once walked its halls. May the Lord's grace give you peace. Christopher Carlson, carlc@brevard.k12.fl.us
He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Egbert Greeson Jr, formerly of Burlington, who moved to West Melbourne in 1961. Mrs Greeson is a Gold Star Mother. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, two sisters and a grandmother. Another brother WO David Curtis Greeson , died in Vietnam on November 7th, 1969. Burial was in Florida.
Junior High School best friend: Dearest Johnny, I have thought of you so many times throughout the years. The times we spent together as kids(riding horses, etc!), and the time we spent together before you deployed. My dear friend, I will always think of you and what your firendship meant to me. Our birthdays are two days apart, so each year the memories come flooding back. I hope to see you again. Stephen Kirkpatrick, 213 East Markham Avenue, Durham NC 27701.
He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Charless Egbert Greeson Jr of Alamance County, now of Florida.
He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, "The Rock", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medical Badge(CMB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. 470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III
Specialist Five John Egbert Greeson was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP5 Greeson served our country until July 22nd, 1968 in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam. He was 18 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. John was born on December 7th, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina. SP5 Greeson is on panel 51W, line 032 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.
The last time I saw you, you were a skinny little Florida boy who came to visit us at the "Old Hole", it was our name for the place where we lived in St Pete 66st and 122nd ave. Your favorite song was Fraulein and you sang it for us girls. We were tomboys and loved playing cowboys with you. I'll always remember your shining freckled face. Love, Biddy (Geraldine's daughter). Biddy Yowell
I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the ANGUISH of my soul. Psalms 31:7 Melbourne High School remembers the ultimate sacrifice given by those who once walked its halls. May the Lord's grace give you peace. Christopher Carlson, carlc@brevard.k12.fl.us
He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Egbert Greeson Jr, formerly of Burlington, who moved to West Melbourne in 1961. Mrs Greeson is a Gold Star Mother. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, two sisters and a grandmother. Another brother WO David Curtis Greeson , died in Vietnam on November 7th, 1969. Burial was in Florida.
Junior High School best friend: Dearest Johnny, I have thought of you so many times throughout the years. The times we spent together as kids(riding horses, etc!), and the time we spent together before you deployed. My dear friend, I will always think of you and what your firendship meant to me. Our birthdays are two days apart, so each year the memories come flooding back. I hope to see you again. Stephen Kirkpatrick, 213 East Markham Avenue, Durham NC 27701.
He is the Son of Mr and Mrs Charless Egbert Greeson Jr of Alamance County, now of Florida.
He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, "The Rock", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Medical Badge(CMB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. 470, Spec John Egbert “Johnny” Greeson III