Sgt Roger William Boyd

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Sgt Roger William Boyd Veteran

Birth
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Death
23 May 1968 (aged 29)
Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Perry County, Illinois, USA GPS-Latitude: 38.200222, Longitude: -89.3857498
Plot
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US Marine SGT Roger William Boyd, Vietnam Veteran and native of Decatur, Illinois.

US Marine Sergeant Roger William Boyd was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, SGT Boyd served our country until May 23rd, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Roger died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. Roger was born on July 20th, 1938 in Decatur, Illinois. SGT Boyd is on panel 66E, line 006 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.

Many many thanks to my friend REILLY for sponsoring Roger's memorial.

SGT Roger William Boyd served as a Sergeant with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Forces, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam.

He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Navy Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.

US Marine SGT Roger William Boyd, Vietnam Veteran and native of Decatur, Illinois.

US Marine Sergeant Roger William Boyd was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, SGT Boyd served our country until May 23rd, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 29 years old and was married. It was reported that Roger died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. Roger was born on July 20th, 1938 in Decatur, Illinois. SGT Boyd is on panel 66E, line 006 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 10 years.

Many many thanks to my friend REILLY for sponsoring Roger's memorial.

SGT Roger William Boyd served as a Sergeant with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Forces, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam.

He was awarded The Combat Action Ribbon(CAR), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat wounds, The Navy Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.