L
ance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Timeline
Birth- 24 May 1948
Cass County, Michigan
1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Ages: 20 - 19 years
Tour Start
15 Apr 1968
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Awards
Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon
Service Number
2419755
Branch
Marine Corps
MOS
0341: Mortarman
Rank
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Served For
United States of America
Brigade
9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
Enlistment- 1 Jan 1967-Age: 19 years
Michigan
Casualty- 23 Sept 1968-Age: 20 years
Killed In Action
Quang Tri Province, Vietnam
Battle Honors (Vietnam): Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V
Battle Honors (Vietnam): Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV
Occupation
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Memorial Wall Location: Line
1
Memorial Wall Location: Panel
42W
Place of Residence
Cassopolis, Michigan
Residence: From
1 Jan 1948
Residence: To
1 Jan 1967
Gender
Male
Military Awards: RVN Campaign Service Medal
"1960-" device
Military Awards: Vietnam Service Medal
2 Battle Stars
Military Awards: Navy Unit Commendation
Military Awards: National Defense Service Medal
Military Awards: Combat Action Ribbon
1 Apr 1968
Military Awards: Purple Heart
23 Sept 1968
Military Awards: RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Military Awards: RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation
Death- 23 Sept 1968-Age: 20 years
Quang Tri Province, Vietnam
Killed In Action
Other Facts
Father
Jonathan D. Personette
Mother
Ellen L. Heningsmith
Full Name
Michael Darwin Personette
