 "Seagrams" Kennel Area Danang Biography:
WALTER PLOYER OBITUARY
 Walter
Randall Ployer (Wally) passed away at home peacefully on the morning of
November 29, 2022, after a brief illness.
For anyone that knew Wally, they knew that he was a loyal and devoted husband
to his wonderful wife Amy of over 27 years.
He was loved and adored by his two
younger brothers, Scott, and the late Bobby Ployer. He was also a devoted son
to the late Frances (Gunning) and Walter Ployer. Wally was an awesome
brother-in-law to Dori Bryan-Ployer and his other in-laws. He was an
outstanding role model uncle, great uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to so
many.
In addition to his own family, Wally was an "honorary" member
of the Cadman Family. Army SSG Section Leader and Brookline Fire Fighter Brian
Cadman, his wife Laura, their children, and extended family had a very close
bond with Wally. Everyone always knew they could count on Wally.
Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and volunteered for two tours in
Vietnam during his four-year enlistment. He was a scout dog handler with the
196th Light Infantry Brigade – Americal.
Upon returning to the U.S., he was a
military police officer at Fort Hood, TX, and Fort Sill, OK.
During his time in
Vietnam, he was awarded numerous decorations including the Combat Infantryman's
Badge, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and an Army Commendation Medal,
among others.
Wally's funeral service will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery
in Bourne, MA with Military Honors on Monday, December 5th at 11:15 am. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date.
Wally will be remembered for his courage, strength, loyalty, reverence, humor,
story-telling, compassion and unconditional love of and respect for dogs.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wally Ployer to the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ASPCA.ORG
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Entered Service 18 Nov 1969 at age 17.
In Country 70-72
ETS: 07 Nov 1973
PMOS: 11B (Light Weapons Infantry) SMOS: 95B (Military Police)
Duty Assignments;
3rd & 8th Infantry Divisions USAREUR -Schweinfurt & Baumholder Germany. PCS to-
23rd Infantry Division (AMERICAL) B Troop 1/1 Cavalry Chu Lai RVN. PCS to-
196th LIB (Separate) Danang (Freedom Hill) 48th IPSD. PCS to- E Co. Recon 1/46th Inf. 196th LIB.
Last unit before return to CONUS was 196th LIB Brigade S-5 Civil Affairs Section. PCS to-
2nd Infantry Division South Korea 1/9th Infantry (MANCHU'S) Camp Hovey/Casey. PCS to-
2nd Armored Division 502nd Military Police Company Ft. Hood Texas. |
