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Born in Pittsfield on July 27, 1947 to Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis, Eddie grew up with his twin brother, Alfred; his brother, Raymond; and his sisters: Marianne and Rita.
In 1966, after graduating from Pittsfield High School and working briefly for General Electric in Pittsfield, he enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1966 and was assigned to Vietnam in May of 1967, serving as an Infantryman with D Company ~ 1st Battalion ~ 12th Cavalry ~ 1st Calvary Division, USARV.
On March 25, 1968, in a simple ceremony at the family home, Raymond Jarvis was presented with a Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal that were awarded posthumously to his son, PFC Jarvis, the fourth Pittsfield serviceman to die in Vietnam.
The commendation read: "For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Pfc. Jarvis distinguished himself by heroism in the action on 12 October 1967 while serving as a rifleman with Co. D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry, during a cordon mission near Thahn Son, republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Pfc. Jarvis, disregarding his own safety, moved through the heavy enemy fire in an attempt to assault the hostile positions."
"After killing several enemy soldiers, Pfc. Jarvis was mortally wounded. His courageous action assisted greatly in the successful completion of his unit's mission. Pfc. Jarvis's display of personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
Left behind to mourn his loss were his parents: Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis; his brothers, both of whom were also serving in the military: Raymond (USAF in Turkey), and his twin brother, Alfred (USN); his sisters: Marianne and Rita; his paternal grandparents: Edward and Georgiana Betit Jarvis: his maternal grandparents: Joseph and Ada Bourdeau Bouchard; and countless other relatives and friends.
Eddie is memorialized on Panel 27E ~ Line 95 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
The original obituary was published in the Berkshire Eagle on October 13, 1967.
REST IN PEACE
Born in Pittsfield on July 27, 1947 to Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis, Eddie grew up with his twin brother, Alfred; his brother, Raymond; and his sisters: Marianne and Rita.
In 1966, after graduating from Pittsfield High School and working briefly for General Electric in Pittsfield, he enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1966 and was assigned to Vietnam in May of 1967, serving as an Infantryman with D Company ~ 1st Battalion ~ 12th Cavalry ~ 1st Calvary Division, USARV.
On March 25, 1968, in a simple ceremony at the family home, Raymond Jarvis was presented with a Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal that were awarded posthumously to his son, PFC Jarvis, the fourth Pittsfield serviceman to die in Vietnam.
The commendation read: "For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Pfc. Jarvis distinguished himself by heroism in the action on 12 October 1967 while serving as a rifleman with Co. D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry, during a cordon mission near Thahn Son, republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Pfc. Jarvis, disregarding his own safety, moved through the heavy enemy fire in an attempt to assault the hostile positions."
"After killing several enemy soldiers, Pfc. Jarvis was mortally wounded. His courageous action assisted greatly in the successful completion of his unit's mission. Pfc. Jarvis's display of personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
Left behind to mourn his loss were his parents: Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis; his brothers, both of whom were also serving in the military: Raymond (USAF in Turkey), and his twin brother, Alfred (USN); his sisters: Marianne and Rita; his paternal grandparents: Edward and Georgiana Betit Jarvis: his maternal grandparents: Joseph and Ada Bourdeau Bouchard; and countless other relatives and friends.
Eddie is memorialized on Panel 27E ~ Line 95 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
The original obituary was published in the Berkshire Eagle on October 13, 1967.
REST IN PEACE
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Born in Pittsfield on July 27, 1947 to Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis, Eddie grew up with his twin brother, Alfred; his brother, Raymond; and his sisters: Marianne and Rita.
In 1966, after graduating from Pittsfield High School and working briefly for General Electric in Pittsfield, he enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1966 and was assigned to Vietnam in May of 1967, serving as an Infantryman with D Company ~ 1st Battalion ~ 12th Cavalry ~ 1st Calvary Division, USARV.
On March 25, 1968, in a simple ceremony at the family home, Raymond Jarvis was presented with a Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal that were awarded posthumously to his son, PFC Jarvis, the fourth Pittsfield serviceman to die in Vietnam.
The commendation read: "For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Pfc. Jarvis distinguished himself by heroism in the action on 12 October 1967 while serving as a rifleman with Co. D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry, during a cordon mission near Thahn Son, republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Pfc. Jarvis, disregarding his own safety, moved through the heavy enemy fire in an attempt to assault the hostile positions."
"After killing several enemy soldiers, Pfc. Jarvis was mortally wounded. His courageous action assisted greatly in the successful completion of his unit's mission. Pfc. Jarvis's display of personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
Left behind to mourn his loss were his parents: Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis; his brothers, both of whom were also serving in the military: Raymond (USAF in Turkey), and his twin brother, Alfred (USN); his sisters: Marianne and Rita; his paternal grandparents: Edward and Georgiana Betit Jarvis: his maternal grandparents: Joseph and Ada Bourdeau Bouchard; and countless other relatives and friends.
Eddie is memorialized on Panel 27E ~ Line 95 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
The original obituary was published in the Berkshire Eagle on October 13, 1967.
REST IN PEACE
Born in Pittsfield on July 27, 1947 to Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis, Eddie grew up with his twin brother, Alfred; his brother, Raymond; and his sisters: Marianne and Rita.
In 1966, after graduating from Pittsfield High School and working briefly for General Electric in Pittsfield, he enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1966 and was assigned to Vietnam in May of 1967, serving as an Infantryman with D Company ~ 1st Battalion ~ 12th Cavalry ~ 1st Calvary Division, USARV.
On March 25, 1968, in a simple ceremony at the family home, Raymond Jarvis was presented with a Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal that were awarded posthumously to his son, PFC Jarvis, the fourth Pittsfield serviceman to die in Vietnam.
The commendation read: "For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Pfc. Jarvis distinguished himself by heroism in the action on 12 October 1967 while serving as a rifleman with Co. D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry, during a cordon mission near Thahn Son, republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under intense hostile fire, Pfc. Jarvis, disregarding his own safety, moved through the heavy enemy fire in an attempt to assault the hostile positions."
"After killing several enemy soldiers, Pfc. Jarvis was mortally wounded. His courageous action assisted greatly in the successful completion of his unit's mission. Pfc. Jarvis's display of personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
Left behind to mourn his loss were his parents: Raymond C. and Olive Bouchard Jarvis; his brothers, both of whom were also serving in the military: Raymond (USAF in Turkey), and his twin brother, Alfred (USN); his sisters: Marianne and Rita; his paternal grandparents: Edward and Georgiana Betit Jarvis: his maternal grandparents: Joseph and Ada Bourdeau Bouchard; and countless other relatives and friends.
Eddie is memorialized on Panel 27E ~ Line 95 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
The original obituary was published in the Berkshire Eagle on October 13, 1967.
REST IN PEACE
