Basil L. Plumley (January 1, 1920 – October 10, 2012

Allegiance United States of AmericaService/branch United States Army Years of service1942–1974Rank Command Sergeant MajorBattles/wars World War II

  • Operation Husky
  • Battle of Salerno
  • Battle of Normandy
  • Operation Market-Garden

Korean War
Vietnam War

  • Ia Drang Valley

Awards40Other workAdministrative worker at Martin Army Community Hospital 1975–1990




for those that dont know he was played by Sam Elliot in the film "We were solders " .i wonder if the man was anything like the book or film ??