John Barsch - Specialist 4 (SP4)

Hometown:
Garfield
D.O.B.:
June 8, 1943
County:
Not Available
Rank:
Specialist 4 (SP4)
Branch:
Army
Date of Casualty:

December 27, 1967

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

John P. Barsch was born on June 8, 1943. His home of record is Garfield, NJ.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Specialist 4 (SP4). He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division.

Barsch was killed in action on December 27, 1967 along with three other crew members when his helicopter was downed in Hau Nghia Province while serving for D/3/4th Cavalry. He was survived by his son, Mark Jerome.

Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF. Photo VVMF, vhpa.org
12/17/2024

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