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JOHN   RECK

JOHN RECK - PFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • union city
  • COUNTY:
  • Hudson
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • August 04, 1943
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • May 13, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • PFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


John Reck was born on August 4, 1943 to Charles and Naome. His siblings included; Charles, Carol, Dorothy, Harold, Marie, Isabelle, Harry, Betty Ann, Margaret, Lester and William. His home of record is North Bergen, NJ.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).

Reck was killed in action on May 13, 1968. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. He was survived by his wife Kathleen, parents and siblings.

Source: NJVVMF, Photo from VVMF.

 

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