He was older than his troops and a father figure to them and in battle a soldier who refused to give up .
Private First Class Roundtree and other survivors spoke of Platoon Sergeant Grandstaff as an inspiration and fearless leader .
Grandstaff was older than Grandstaff 's troops and a father figure to them and in battle Platoon Sergeant soldier who refused to give up .
Private First Class Roundtree and other survivors spoke of Platoon Sergeant Grandstaff as an inspiration and fearless leader .