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HARRY J ELLIS

HARRY J ELLIS - SGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • atco
  • COUNTY:
  • Camden
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • January 06, 1947
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • March 14, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Harry J. Ellis III was born on January 6, 1947, to Harry and Sarah McConnell Ellis.  His home of record is Atco, NJ.  He had one brother, Dennis, and a sister, Margaret.

Harry graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1965.  He played football for Camden Catholic High and appeared in a production of "My Fair Lady".  He was a member of the Atco Volunteer Fire Company and was active in the Catholic Youth Organization of Assumption Church. 

Ellis entered the US Army on April 12, 1965, and attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT).  He served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

Ellis was killed in action on March 14, 1968, in Vietnam.

Sources: John J. Heine (cousin) and NJVVMF.

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