EDWARD T WEST
- HOMETOWN:
- linden
- COUNTY:
- Union
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- November 19, 1946
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- August 21, 1968
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Marines
- RANK:
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Edward T. West was born on November 19, 1946. His home of record is Linden, NJ.
He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL). His unit was H&S Co, 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 3rd MARDIV, III MAF.
West was killed in action on August 21, 1968 in South Vietnam from wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. Edward is buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, NJ.
Source: NJVVMF, VVMF and various websites.
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