JAMES LEE LAKE was born on April 20, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in AURORA, IL.

He served as a 57H40 in the Army. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of SGT/E5. He began a tour of duty on July 5, 1967.

On May 12, 1968, at the age of 21, JAMES LEE LAKE perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Gia Dinh.

You can find JAMES LEE LAKE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 59E, Row 6.

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Last name: LAKE
First name: JAMES LEE
Home of Record (official): AURORA
State (official): IL
Date of Birth: Sunday, April 20, 1947
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single

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Branch: Army
Rank: SGT
Serial Number: 54804104
Component: Selective Service
Pay grade: E5
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 57H40
Major Organization: 1st Logistical Command

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Start of Tour: Wednesday, July 5, 1967
Date of Casualty: Sunday, May 12, 1968
Age at time of loss: 21
Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died
Reason: Artillery, rocket, mortar (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: Gia Dinh
The Wall: Panel 59E - Row 006