James Edward Torrence

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by West Point 1955 on August 24, 2016:

James Edward Torrence LTC James Edward Torrence, Vietnam Veteran, Born in West Point, New York. LTC James Edward Torrence was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, LTC Torrence served our country until May 18th, 1971 in Phong Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 38 years old and was married. It was reported that He was killed while a passenger in a helicopter crash. He was born in West Point, New York, on October 23rd, 1932. His body was recovered. LTC Torrence is on panel 3W, line 040 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 16 years. LTC Torrence was there at the battle of Ap Bac in 1963 as an adviser to ARVN forces in their first battlefield encounter with enemy forces. As noted in the histories of that battle, he distinguished himself, just as he did years later, on his second tour in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, where he was killed in action. LTC Torrence exemplified all those qualities of a great leader: intellect, courage, leadership, compassion for all of humankind, and dedication to his country. Those of us privileged to have known him and to have served with him salute him and will never forget him. He is the Husband of Mrs Mabel M Torrence, 117 East Willow Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. He is the Son of Col James F Torrence Jr(ret) and Mrs Dorothy Marion Semmence Torrence, 7211 Bybrook Lane, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015. LTC James Edward Torrence served as a Lieutenant Colonel with Advisory Team 96, Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Army of the United States. He was awarded The Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The Purple Heart Medal, The Expert Infantryman's Badge(EIB) and the Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Air Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, The National Defense Service Medal(s), The Army Occupation Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and the Senior Parachutist's Badge. Birth: Oct. 23, 1932 West Point, New York, USA Death: May 18, 1971, Vietnam Parents: James F Torrence (1900 - 1972) Dorothy Marion Semmence Torrence (1902 - 1991) Burial: United States Military Academy Post Cemetery West Point, New York, USA

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