Names on the Memorial WallSearch What's new? Listed below are the names of the cryptologists who paid the ultimate price in service to our country.Listing of names on the NSA/CSS Cryptologic Memorial Wall Name Version Date of Loss CT3 Edward J. Purcell, USN PDF or Text 08 Apr 1950 PFC Jay R. Stoner, USA PDF or Text 11 Jul 1953 SSgt Donald G. Hill, USAF PDF or Text 29 Jul 1953 A2C Earl W. Radlein, Jr., USAF PDF or Text 29 Jul 1953 A2C Archie T. Bourg, Jr., USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C James E. Ferguson, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Joel H. Fields, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Harold T. Kamps, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Gerald C. Maggiacomo, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Clement O. Mankins, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Gerald H. Medeiros, USAF 02 Sep 1958 1Lt Arthur L. Mello, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A2C Robert H. Moore, USAF 02 Sep 1958 A1C Robert J. Oshinskie, USAF 02 Sep 1958 MSgt George P. Petrochilos, USAF 02 Sep 1958 SP4 James T. Davis, USA PDF or Text 22 Dec 1961 SP4 Arthur W. Glover, USA 09 Feb 1964 PFC Donald R. Taylor, USA 09 Feb 1964 SP5 Timothy F. Powell, Jr., USA 13 May 1965 2LT George P. Samples, USA 13 May 1965 LCPI Richard E. McKnown, USMC 24 Sep 1965 Sgt Paul C. Rodrigues, USMC 24 Sep 1965 CTSA Roger W. Alex, USN 24 Sep 1965 CTASA William E. Briley, USN 24 Sep 1965 CTSN Wilfred D. Cordell, USN 24 Sep 1965 CTSN Dennis E. Etzweiler, USN 24 Sep 1965 CT3 Archie R. Garofalo, USN 24 Sep 1965 CTSA John D. House, USN 24 Sep 1965 LTJG Ernest D. Moody, USN 24 Sep 1965 CT3 Wayne E. Tower, USN 24 Sep 1965 CTSN James K. Whitman, USN 24 Sep 1965 CT3 Gregory S. Williams, USN 24 Sep 1965 SFC Robert F. Townsend, USA 04 Nov 1965 SSG Donald D. Daugherty, USA 13 Apr 1966 CPT James D. Stallings, USA 25 Sep 1966 1LT John F. Cochrane, USA 24 Oct 1966 SFC John F. Stirling, USA 08 Mar 1967 A1C Charles D. Land, USAF 09 Mar 1967 TSgt Raymond F. Leftwich, USAF 09 Mar 1967 A1C Daniel C. Reese, USAF 09 Mar 1967 SSgt Alfred T. Dwyer, USMC 26 May 1967 CT3 William B. Allenbaugh, USN 08 Jun 1967 LCDR Philip M. Armstrong, Jr. USN 08 Jun 1967 SN Gary R. Blanchard, USN 08 Jun 1967 SN Francis Brown, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT2 Ronnie J. Campbell, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT3 Jerry L. Converse, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT2 Robert B. Eisenberg, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT3 Jerry L. Goss, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTI Curtis A. Graves, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTSN Lawrence P. Hayden, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTI Warren E. Hersey, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTSN Alan Higgins, USN 08 Jun 1967 SN Carl L. Hoar, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT2 Richard W. Keene, Jr., USN 08 Jun 1967 CTSN James L. Lenau, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTC Raymond E. Linn, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTI James M. Lupton, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT3 Duane R. Marggraf, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTSN David W. Marlborough, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT2 Anthony P. Mendle, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTSN Carl C. Nygren, USN 08 Jun 1967 LT James C. Pierce, USN 08 Jun 1967 ICFN David Skolak, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTI John C. Smith, Jr., USN 08 Jun 1967 CTC Melvin D. Smith, USN 08 Jun 1967 PC2 John C. Spicher, USN 08 Jun 1967 GMG3 Alexander N. Thompson, Jr., USN 08 Jun 1967 CT3 Thomas R. Thornton, USN 08 Jun 1967 CT3 Philippe C. Tiedtke, USN 08 Jun 1967 LT Stephen S. Toth, USN 08 Jun 1967 CTI Frederick J. Walton, USN 08 Jun 1967 Sgt Jack L. Raper, USMC 08 Jun 1967 Cpl Edward E. Rehmeyer, USMC 08 Jun 1967 Allen M. Blue, NSA 08 Jun 1967 Cpl Stephen L. Traughber, USMC 10 Sep 1967 TSgt Frederick T. Sebers, USAF 07 Nov 1967 SP5 Michael P. Brown, USA 26 Nov 1967 SGT Diego Ramirez, Jr., USA 26 Nov 1967 PFC Robert D. Taylor, USA 26 Nov 1967 FN Duane D. Hodges, USN 23 Jan 1968 CPT John M. Casey, USA 25 Mar 1968 SP4 Jeffrey W. Haerle, USA 13 May 1968 SP4 Christopher J. Schramm, USA 13 May 1968 SP5 Samuel C. Martin, USA 17 May 1968 Maj James W. Ayers, USMC 30 Jun 1968 SGT Thomas J. Tomczak, USA 23 Jul 1968 SSgt Louis J. Clever, USAF 05 Feb 1969 SSgt James V. Dorsey, Jr., USAF 05 Feb 1969 SSgt Rodney H. Gott, USAF 05 Feb 1969 Sgt Clarence L. McNeill, USAF 05 Feb 1969 SSgt Hugh L. Sherburn, USAF 05 Feb 1969 Sgt Douglas Arcano, USAF 05 June 1969 TSgt Eugene L. Benevides, USAF 05 June 1969 Sgt Sherman E. Consolver, Jr., USAF 05 June 1969 SSgt Roy L. Lindsey, USAF 05 June 1969 Sgt Lucian A. Rominiecki, USAF 05 June 1969 SSgt Richard J. Steen, Jr., USAF 05 June 1969 SP5 Harold D. Biller, USA 25 Feb 1969 CT3 Gary R. Ducharme, USN 15 Apr 1969 CT3 John A. Miller, USN 15 Apr 1969 CTI John H. Potts, USN 15 Apr 1969 CTC Frederick A. Randall, USN 15 Apr 1969 CTC Richard E. Smith, USN 15 Apr 1969 CT3 Philip D. Sundby, USN 15 Apr 1969 LT Robert F. Taylor, USN 15 Apr 1969 CT2 Stephen J. Tesmer, USN 15 Apr 1969 SSgt Hugh M. Lynch, USMC 15 Apr 1969 SP5 Harry J. Colon, USA 21 Jun 1969 SSgt Elmore L. Hall, USAF 08 Oct 1969 Sgt Michael L. Stiglich, USAF 08 Oct 1969 SP4 Henry N. Heide, II, USA 29 Nov 1969 SP4 James R. Smith, USA 29 Nov 1969 CTC Robert S. Gates, USN 28 Dec 1969 MgySgt Edward R. Storm, USMC 28 Dec 1969 Sgt Larry W. Duke, USMC 10 Mar 1970 A1C Paul W. Anthony, USAF 08 Apr 1970 SSgt Michael R. Conner, USAF 22 Apr 1970 SGT Robert E. Dew, USA 30 Aug 1970 SP5 Carl H. Caccia, USA 21 Feb 1971 SP5 Robert J. Potts, USA 21 Feb 1971 SP5 Michael B. Smith, USA 21 Feb 1971 SP5 Robert J. Thelen, USA 21 Feb 1971 SP5 Gary C. David, USA 01 Mar 1971 SP5 Frank A. Sablan, USA 01 Mar 1971 WOI Harold L. Algaard, USA 04 Mar 1971 SP5 Richard J. Hentz, USA 04 Mar 1971 CPT Michael W. Marker USA 04 Mar 1971 SP5 Rodney D. Osborne, USA 04 Mar 1971 SP6 John T. Straun, USA 04 Mar 1971 Sgt Robert Hrisoulis, USMC 21 Jun 1971 CT03 James M. Coon, USN 12 Dec 1971 CTISN John M. Deremigio, USN 12 Dec 1971 CTO1 Donald E. Dickerson, USN 12 Dec 1971 CTOSN Stephen H. Elliott, USN 12 Dec 1971 CTRI Walter R. Woods, Jr., USN 12 Dec 1971 CTM2 Gregory K. Zeller, USN 12 Dec 1971 SP4 Bruce A. Crosby, Jr., USA 30 Mar 1972 SP5 Gary P. Westcott, USA 30 Mar 1972 MSgt John W. Ryon, USAF 21 Nov 1972 Sgt Dale Brandenburg, USAF 05 Feb 1973 Sgt Peter R. Cressman, USAF 05 Feb 1973 Sgt Joseph A. Matejov, USAF 05 Feb 1973 SSgt Todd M. Melton, USAF 05 Feb 1973 CT01 John R. Ball, USN 03 Dec 1979 RM3 Emil E. White, USN 03 Dec 1979 Sgt Steven C. Balcer, USAF 16 Mar 1981 SSgt Harry L. Parsons, III, USAF 16 Mar 1981 CTI3 Patrick R. Price, USN 25 Jan 1987 CTI3 Craig R. Rudolph, USN 25 Jan 1987 TSgt Ernest R. Parrish, USAF 22 Sep 1995 SSgt Gene A. Vance, USA PDF or Text 19 May 2002 Sgt Joseph M. Nolan, USA PDF or Text 18 Nov 2004 SSG Edwin H. DazaChacon, USA PDF or Text 13 Feb 2006 Sergeant Amanda N. Pinson, USA PDF or Text 16 Mar 2006 SSG Kyu H. Chay, USA PDF or Text 28 October 2006 CTT1(SW) Steven Daugherty, USN PDF or Text 6 July 2007 * Identity withheld
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Sergeant Amanda N. PinsonSearch What's new? They Served in Silence The Sacrifice of A Cryptologic Hero Sergeant Amanda N. Pinson, USA"I am an Army cryptologist. In time of peace my work can be done from garrison; but in time of war I take my skills and talents to the battlefront. Like the silent sentinels of the past who served the American nation in times of danger, I remain constantly on watch — always listening. My goal is to gather and protect critical information to secure victory and save lives. I am an Army cryptologist, and I am dedicated, even at the cost of my own life, to providing and protecting our nation’s most important communications."From an early age Amanda Pinson was ambitious and eager to engage the world around her. A native of the “show me state,†she was raised in the shadow of Jefferson Barracks, an 18th-century military outpost located on the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri. Before being closed in 1946, the post, named for Thomas Jefferson, would be home to a host of famous Americans including Ulysses S. Grant, Zachary Taylor, and William T. Sherman. Unlike Grant, Taylor, and Sherman, Amanda would never be elected president or achieve flag rank; but, like them, throughout her time on earth she would inspire others with her courage and leadership. As a child she excelled not only in academics and athletics, but also in motivating others to make the world a better place.In 4th grade, she was among the award winners of the Greater St. Louis Science Fair. Later in her sophomore year at Hancock High School, she would, as the St. Louis Post Dispatch described it, “create, design and implement†the Hancock Environmental Leadership Program or HELP. The organization’s main goal was to protect, clean, and improve the environment. However, under Amanda’s leadership the group extended its mission to improve the lives of local senior citizens and underprivileged children. In addition to her philanthropic activities, Amanda also found time to excel on the basketball court and softball field for the Tigers of Hancock High. Most importantly, she was a dedicated student whose name was no stranger to the school’s honor role.Amanda’s many accomplishments in high school seemed to point to a life of great potential and promise, but making one’s way in the world is never easy. After graduation, she briefly attended community college and worked at a local restaurant. She soon decided, however, that waiting tables “was not something I want to do for the rest of my life.†In 2003, she joined the U.S. Army with the intent to “become my own person.†After enlisting, Amanda would receive training in the art of electronic intelligence at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It was there that she would learn the critical role cryptology could play in achieving victory on the battlefield and in saving lives.In time Amanda would become part of the 101st Airborne Division, one of the U.S. Army’s most storied units. In WWII, the Screaming Eagles had distinguished themselves at Normandy and Bastogne. During Vietnam, they fought bravely at places like Ashau Valley and Ap Bia Mountain. In 2006, the division found itself on the front lines in Iraq. Amanda was a soldier, but she was also part of a highly skilled group of individuals who fought their battles not only on the sands of the desert, but in the electronic ether. Like so many dedicated cryptologists of the past who served our nation in time of war, Amanda’s role was to provide and protect essential communications that could make the difference between victory or defeat - life or death.Cryptologic work is an intellectual exercise, but in time of war it must be performed not only from garrison but on the front lines. This means that in order to get the critical information needed, cryptanalysts must frequently place themselves in harm’s way. On 16 March 2006, Amanda and SPC Carlos Gonzalez lost their lives when Iraqi insurgents unleashed a mortar shell into their compound north of Baghdad. She would be the 2,315th member of the U.S. armed forces killed in Iraq since the war began.The Irish poet James Joyce once wrote that it is “better to pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.†Amanda Pinson’s life was one of great potential that was cut short. But as Joyce noted, during her time on earth, whether at home, at school, or on the battlefront, Amanda lived her life with a glory and a passion that should inspire us all to hold firm to those principles that have allowed this nation, through triumph and tragedy, to endure. Through her selfless devotion to her family and country, she touched countless lives and made an incalculable contribution to the indelible goal of making America and the world a better and safer place to live for all people.Sergeant Amanda N. Pinson United States Army 31 July 1984 - 16 March 2006
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Sgt. Amanda Pinson was buried today.KSDKHundreds gathered Saturday to pay tribute to a soldier killed during a mortar attack in Tikrit, Iraq on March 16th. Sergeant Amanda Pinson of south St. Louis county was buried Saturday morning.Old Glory lined the streets of during the poignant occassion. Her funeral was a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the words liberty, freedom and pride. These are words embodied by both the American flag and a young soldier.One mourner said with age comes more of her appreciation for what the military does to keep Americans free. Amanda Pinson paid the ultimate sacrifice for the United States and an Army she was proud to serve. Friends and strangers came out Saturday to simply say thank you.“I think that whether you support the war or not, you should support the troops and this is my small way of doing that,†said Debby Laubenthal who did not know the family.Also joining the effort were more than one hundred bikers from Missouri and Illinois who are devoted to making sure heroes are honored in life and death. In a fitting tribute, the bikers escorted the fallen soldiers body to her final resting place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.I’ve honored many heroes of the War on Terror on this blog. They even have their own category. Amanda Pinson died in the service of her country. She died doing a job she loved, making a difference. She is a small “h†hero, who won’t be given medals and honors, just remembered and loved by the people who’s lives she had touched in her 21 years. She did her duty, by all accounts well and faithfully. She was a credit to the uniform and her friends and family are right to be proud of her.There are a hundred thousand Amandas serving in Iraq right now. Young men and women doing their duty to the best of their ability, so that you and I are safer than we were yesterday and will be even safer tomorrow. They are your sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters. Americans all, no, not really, some just admire America so much that they serve her in the hopes that they one day, too, can call themselves an American.Amanda’s memory will live on in the loving family she has left behind. It will live in in her fellow soldiers, and in the lives of the people she helped by doing her duty. It will live on as a free America, as long as we never, ever forget what we owe to Amanda. Thank you, Amanda, from a free and safe America.
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Add to My Profile | More Videos"You are still remembered. To the family, your sacrifice is not fogotten. Thank you." Bret Levelin of Hamilton, OH"To the family of:Amanda N. Pinson I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. She died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga""My deepest sympathy goes out to Amanda's family. I knew Amanda when she was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base. She was a good soldier and better human being." Chuck Lewis of Hopkinsville, KY"amanda thank you for what you did i didnt know you but i felt like i did b/c we came from the same place thank you for every thing you did" shelby of Lemay"TO THE WONDERFUL FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE AMANDA PINSON. I, TOO, SERVED IN IRAQ AND KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOOSE SOMEONE. I WANT TO WISH YOU ALL MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I NEVER MET AMANDA, BUT, FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, SHE WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY. SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY THIS SOLDIER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND HER SPIRIT LIVE ON WITHIN HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS." MIKE TANNER of POB 389 ROCKY POINT, NY 11778"Amanda, I have known you since you was a very young child...you grew to be a very pretty young lady.Am deeply touched by your sacrifice for our country.You will never be forgotten." Connie of St.Louis"Amanda, it was great working with you in Iraq. I saw the direct results of your work, and without a doubt you were the best. I miss our talks in the break area." Mark W. of Ft. Campbell, KY"amanda i am very proud and privlidged to be part of your journey home in st. louis.i work for american airlines, your two military escorts brought you in from dover afb to go on your journey home. i am deeply touched by your sacrifice,and will never forget you.!!!my heart goes out to your family and friends for their loss. !!!" PETE J. RODENBAUGH of philadelphia pa"Amanda you are a beautiful and brave girl. Now you and my son are in Gods Army. You see my son was also kill in the war. My heart and prayers go to the Pinson family." janie of Texas"MANDE I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. YOUR VOICE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY EARS AND YOUR LOVE IN MY HEART." AUNT JOYCE of ARNOLD MO. USA"To the familiy and friends of Amanda N. Pinson, We are grieving with you in the loss of Amanda. May God bless you and give you the strenght in this difficult time. We thank her for serving our country and to die for our freedom. Thanks a million, Amanda." Ingrid and Jade of Fort Walton Beach, Florida"Amanda is my role model and has given hope for us that women can do anything if they try. Now in her memory and other women that have fallen I am goin to take their place and join and fight for my country like they did." Jessica"We Will NEVER FORGET !" Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Our nations HERO, Amanda will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge / Montana God Bless you ALWAYS. ""Thank you Amanda Pinson, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American," Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios"To the family and friends of Sgt. Amanda Pinson: May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Amanda for the sacrifice she has made to make a better life for the rest of us." The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada"To the family and friends of Sgt. Amanda Pinson: I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. She will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Amanda, who continues to live on in your heart." Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, GeorgiaFallenHeroesMemorial.com is a contribution by Tim Rivera to the families of the fallen.
