GERALD JOHN LA FLEUR was born on December 16, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in AURORA, IL.

He served as a 11H20 in the Army. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of SP4/E4. He began a tour of duty on March 7, 1968.

On July 15, 1968, at the age of 20, GERALD JOHN LA FLEUR perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Long An.

You can find GERALD JOHN LA FLEUR honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 52W, Row 36.

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Last name: LA FLEUR
First name: GERALD JOHN
Home of Record (official): AURORA
State (official): IL
Date of Birth: Tuesday, December 16, 1947
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single

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Branch: Army
Rank: SP4
Serial Number: 54821910
Component: Selective Service
Pay grade: E4
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11H20
Major Organization: 9th Inf Div

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Start of Tour: Thursday, March 7, 1968
Date of Casualty: Monday, July 15, 1968
Age at time of loss: 20
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Multiple fragmentation wounds (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Long An
The Wall: Panel 52W - Row 036