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James A. Gaiser 1968
Cullum No. 27893-1968 | 11/7/1969 | Died in Vietnam
Interment: West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY
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Jim wanted to go to Vietnam because he felt that his training had been so excellent that he would be able to save the lives of his comrades in arms. According to the officer who reported the incident, this is exactly what happened. The men were pinned down by mortar fire. “Jim grabbed his flak vest and helmet and was outside before anyone could react. A mortar hit about a foot in front of Jim as he was peering around the edge of the bunker trying to locate the source." He was recommended for a Silver Star and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his part in stopping the Due Lap offensive. As Executive Officer he was in command of both the l/92d Artillery platoon and the 175th section at Dorie on the day of his death.</p>
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The Howitzer aptly described Jim as “traveling where all but the angels feared to tread." As a member of the 1967-68 National Collegiate Champion Parachute Team he was in his glory. When the many tales of unusual events are recorded in the continuing great history of West Point, certainly some historian will mention the time when the sky divers were jumping at the Wallkill airport, and Jim’s reserve ripcord handle caught on the plane door causing the reserve chute to open at a high altitude. The result was that lie drifted for over seven miles and landed in the prison yard of the Wallkill State Prison. The members of the Black Knight Sky Diving team will never forget their appearance in Scranton for Armed Forces Day on 20 May 1967. The high winds caused them to be blown across the airport, and the whole team landed in the trees. This was Jim’s introduction to his new home town.</p>
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Before going to Vietnam Jim had completed 306 freefall parachute jumps and had earned the coveted D License from the United States Parachute Association. One of his prized possessions was the cup given to him for first place advanced accuracy in the National Intercollegiate Invitational when West Point won the championship.</p>
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First Lieutenant Jim Gaiser was beloved by his classmates for his "pixie” smile. No matter how rough the going, Jim always took it with a grin. He had made all plans for his wedding which was to take place when he would have returned in March. Jim was appointed to West Point by Congressman Dr. Thomas E. Morgan of the 26th Pennsylvania District upon completion of high school at East Washington, Pennsylvania. The family had the good fortune to do considerable traveling together. In 1955 they made a trip around the world. When Jim graduated from West Point, he accompanied his father and mother on a trip to the Scandinavian countries.</p>
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The city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, reacted in shocked sympathy to Jim’s death. People of all races, classes, and creeds joined in an expression of sorrow. This can best be measured by the fact that family and friends have raised a memorial fund of one hundred thousand dollars which will be used to construct the gymnasium in the new Y.M.C.A. which is going to be built in the Scranton area. This gym will fittingly be named the "Lieutenant James A. Gaiser Gym.”</p>
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During the period between the time the family was notified of the death (9 November 1969) and the arrival of the body for burial at West Point (16 November 1969), Jim s father wrote a poem called:</p>
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LETTERS FROM MY SON</p>
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I’ve been in the Vietnam battle,</p>
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And heard the mortars explode,</p>
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I’ve listened to armored tanks rattle</p>
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Down dust and mud mired road.</p>
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I’ve seen the glorious sun rise</p>
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From out the horizon’s rim,</p>
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I’ve seen it set in glory</p>
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And also on battles grim.</p>
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I’ve seen strained looks on faces</p>
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When the battle was at its height.</p>
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And prayed God in heaven</p>
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To keep away the night.</p>
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I’ve heard the XO’s praises</p>
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And his shout from the Bunker, "Well done”</p>
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And the cheers from the mud-splattered faces</p>
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When our battle was fought and won.</p>
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I’ve fought in the terrible conflict</p>
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In times of rain and sun</p>
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Yes, I’ve been across the great Pacific</p>
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Through letters from my son.</p>
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<em>—by Dr. James A. Caiser</em></p>
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