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Spec Jerry L. Allen

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Spec Jerry L. Allen Veteran

Birth
Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Death
21 Aug 1967 (aged 20)
Bình Định, Vietnam
Burial
Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Home of record at time of death was Norfolk, Madison County, NE.

JERRY L ALLEN is honored on Panel 25E, Row 21 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
This is a Memorial only.

SERVICE
He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on February 23, 1967. Allen had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56542062. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company.

CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Allen experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 21, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province.

REMEMBERED
Jerry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 25e, Line 21.

COMMENDATIONS
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
Home of record at time of death was Norfolk, Madison County, NE.

JERRY L ALLEN is honored on Panel 25E, Row 21 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
This is a Memorial only.

SERVICE
He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on February 23, 1967. Allen had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56542062. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company.

CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Allen experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 21, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province.

REMEMBERED
Jerry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 25e, Line 21.

COMMENDATIONS
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal


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  • Created by: Travelingal
  • Added: Dec 21, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102441109/jerry_l-allen: accessed ), memorial page for Spec Jerry L. Allen (27 Mar 1947–21 Aug 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 102441109, citing Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Travelingal (contributor 46599115).