An All American Falls: Command Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley, Featured in “We Were Soldiers” Had Died
Command Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley is an All American hero.
There are few, if any, in history like him.
Plumley of Columbus was also a veteran of World War II and the Korean War during a career that spanned 32 years. After retiring from the Army in 1974, he was employed at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning for another 15 years.
In Vietnam, he served as the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment which was commanded by Lt. Gen. Hal Moore. Moore was a lieutenant colonel in the 1965 battle that led to a book co-authored by Moore titled, “We Were Soldiers Once, and Young.”
From Wikipedia:
Awards and Decorations
- Combat Infantryman Badge (three awards)
- Master Combat Parachutist Badge with gold star (indicating 5 combat jumps)
- Vietnam Army Basic Parachutist Badge
- Order of Saint Maurice
- Garry Owen Distinctive unit insignia
- 10 Service Stripes, indicating 30 – 32 years of service.
In the movie “We Were Soldiers,” he was played by Sam Elliot. Those who knew him said he was sugar coated in the movie, that in real life he was meaner and tougher:
That’s saying something.
Rest in peace, Command Sgt. Maj.
2012-10-10 16:44:44
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