James Gilch - Private First Class

Hometown:
Camden
D.O.B.:
May 6, 1945
County:
NJ
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Army
Date of Casualty:

July 21, 1966

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

James X. Gilch was born on May 6, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. George Gilch. His home of record is Camden, NJ.

He entered the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). Gilch was assigned to B Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized), 25th Infantry Division.

Gilch was killed in action on July 21, 1966. He was survived by his wife and son, Joseph, and posthumously awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Dix, NJ.

Sources: Joseph Gilch (son) and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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