A 70th Vets

On March 13, 2007 at Khanh Duong, South Vietnam, on the grounds where Camp Reil-Davis once stood,
a plaque was placed in the memory of three brave young men who gave their lives for our country.

Davenport

Elkins

McLaughlin

The plaque was placed by John Craven on his return visit to South Vietnam.

Below is a photo of the plaque.

Above: On the grounds of Camp Reil-Davis March 13, 2007. The grounds of Reil-Davis are now productive little plots of individual farmland. We asked one farmer’s permission to cross his land to place our memorial. He agreed with our mission and granted permission.

Upper Left: Gail and John Craven holding plaque.The mountain in the background is the one we saw as we faced south while at Reil-Davis.

Upper Right: John looking for a place for the plaque. Over John's left sholder, the brown spot on the mountain, is where the quarry was located back in 1969

Lower Left: John found a small grassy area by a lone tree on a rise. It was a somewhat protected area in the open field

Lower Right: This is a picture of the memorial as John had it nestled in the grassy area by the tree. The plaque is in place, honoring the sacrifice of Davenport, Elkins and McLaughlin on 4 October 1969.

March 13, 2007 Gail and John Craven in Khanh Duong, Vietnam - Mountains in background are south of Camp Reil-Davis.

Camp Reil-Davis in 1969. Quarry is sticking out on right of picture brown/gray area, just above camp. This picture is from Sitton's Photo Album.

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On March 13, 2007 at Khanh Duong, South Vietnam, on the grounds where Camp Reil-Davis once stood, a plaque was placed in the memory of three brave young men who gave their lives for our country.
Davenport	Elkins	McLaughlin
The plaque was placed by John Craven on his return visit to South Vietnam. Below is a photo of the plaque.