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FREDDIE   WHITAKER

FREDDIE WHITAKER - SSGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • union
  • COUNTY:
  • Union
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • November 13, 1947
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • April 19, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SSGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Freddie Whitaker was born on November 13, 1947.  His home of record is Union, NJ.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSGT).

Whitaker was killed in action on April 19, 1968. He is buried at Chapen Hill Church Cemetery in NC.

Source: NJVVMF, Robert Sage.

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