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In Memory Of for Joe Darrell Lovelace, United States Military, Honored by Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Joe Lovelace entered the US Arm in 1966, receiving his basic training at Fort Leonard wood and advance infantry training at Fort Ord. Upon completion of his advanced training, he was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia, to receive additional training as a scout dog handler. Joe chose a German Shepherd, Buck, as his scout dog, and they quickly bonded as they moved through training together. Scout dogs were trained to alert by smelling the wind, picking up the scent of harm and credited with saving thousands of lives during the Vietnam War. Upon graduation from dog handler training, Joe and Buck were sent to Vietnam where they were in the 50th Scout Dog Platoon of the 4th Infantry Division. Their base camp was at Pleiku, and from there they would go out on patrol. Joe participated in what later became known as the nine days in May. He and Buck were walking point, searching for the enemy, when Buck alerted. As a result, four of the enemy were killed, and as Joe says, "That started it." Articles written regarding these nine days in May state that this battle between the American and the North Vietnamese forces was one of he largest and most savage actions seen by the 4th Infantry Division. Once, Joe told his company that Buck had found something, Joe states "They found rice, they found arms, they found everything." Whenever Buck alerted, everyone paid attention. His saddest moment was to have to leave Buck behind when he returned home, as at that time they were not allowed to bring their dog home with them. Buck later died of what Joe describes as red tongue disease. Joe was honorable discharged in 1968. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism, Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksman Badge (Rifle M-14), Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and One Overseas Service Bar. Ozark Spring Chapter Missour

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In Memory Of for Clyde Clinton Elam, United States Military, Honored by Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Clyde Clinton Elam 12-10-1926 to 12-30-2007He enlisted in the Navy on March 12, 1945 and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He served aboard the USS Piedmont and at one time this ship was stationed off the Coast of Japan in Yokosuka Bay. Clyde was honorably discharged on October 13, 1947 at the USN Station, San Diego, CA. He was awarded the Asian Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He is buried at the Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Mtn. View, Missouri

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