Soldier Systems regrets to report that Mrs. Deurice Plumley, Household-6 for CSM Basil Plumley US Army (Ret), passed away recently after a long illness. CSM Plumley had been at her side every day for the last several months. They were married for almost 63 years. CSM Plumley was played by actor Sam Elliott in the movie We Were Soldiers. His wife reportedly described his portrayal as ‘very accurate’. By all accounts Mrs. Plumley went above and well beyond the character one might desire in an infantry SNCO’s wife and was, quite simply, a lovely and classy lady.
“Miss Deurice was every bit as much a soldier as CSM Plumley.” Joe Galloway
Our condolences to the family and friends of the Plumleys. God keep you, ma’am.
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