FRANK N GILES - 2LT
- HOMETOWN:
- bridgeton
- COUNTY:
- Cumberland
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- January 20, 1947
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- March 27, 1968
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- 2LT
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Frank N. Giles, Jr. was born on January 20, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Giles, Sr. He had two sisters, Kathleen and Marion. His home of record is Bridgeton, NJ. Frank played varsity football while at Bridgeton High School, graduating in 1965.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant (2LT). During a Thanksgiving visit home, he became engaged to Nancy Wolbert.
Giles was killed in action on March 27, 1968, while leading a patrol north of Hue.
Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF.
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