John Alfonso - Lance Corporal

Hometown:
New Brunswick
D.O.B.:
September 22, 1946
County:
Not Available
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

July 19, 1967

Casualty Status:
Killed In Action
Country of Incident:
South Vietnam

John Alfonso was born on September 22, 1946. His home of record is New Brunswick, NJ.

He entered the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL).

Alfonso was killed in action on July 19, 1967.

He is buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Brunswick, NJ. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and a son, John, Jr.

Alfonso was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.

Sources: Elizabeth Alfonso (wife) and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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