In Memory

Alfred John Davies (1965)

Alfred John Davies Jr

 

Alfred John Davies Jr

He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on July 29, 1968. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ Remembered by the people of Michigan ★ May his example inspire us to be strong and responsible global citizens. We can do great things. Together.

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Sergeant Davies is memorialized with +1 day of Honor Water. Thanks to Walgreens Supported National Memorial Day Parade for this positive action.

Alfred John Davies Jr

Alfred John Davies Jr

Alfred John Davies Jr is among the 19,973 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Michigan. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Name Alfred John Davies Jr
From Wayne County, Michigan
Born February 19, 1947
Death July 29, 1968
War Vietnam War
Branch US Army
Rank Sergeant
Specialty Light Weapons Infantry
Group 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded

★ Purple Heart

ORIGINS

Alfred John Davies Jr was born on February 19, 1947. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne County included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as the city.

SERVICE

He was drafted into the Army. Entered via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on May 16, 1968. He had the rank of Sergeant. Occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number was 54968040. Served with 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company.

CASUALTY

Davies experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on July 29, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, multiple fragmentation wounds". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.

REMEMBERED

Alfred John Davies Jr is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of the Army.Alfred is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 50w, Line 29.

COMMENDATIONS

★ Purple Heart

★ 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

PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.

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