SAMUEL MENA - SGT
- HOMETOWN:
- paterson
- COUNTY:
- Passaic
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- September 23, 1949
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- October 19, 1968
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- SGT
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Samuel Mena was born on September 23, 1949. His home of record is Paterson, NJ. He had one sister, Lydia.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT). He was sent to Vietnam as part of 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, 187th Infantry, 3rd Battalion, 101st Airborne Division.
Mena was killed in action on October 19, 1968.
Information provided by Charles Newman (veteran) and NJVVMF, Photo from VVMF.
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