Lawrence Merschrod - Private First Class

Hometown:
New Milford
D.O.B.:
November 29, 1947
County:
Bergen
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Army
Date of Casualty:

September 27, 1968

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

Lawrence R. Merschrod was born on November 29, 1947, in Queens, NY, to Mr. and Mrs. John Merschrod. He spent most of his life growing up in New Milford, NJ. His home of record is New Milford. He had one brother, John, and one sister, Claudia.

He entered the US Army in January 1968 and was sent to Vietnam in July 1968. Merschrod attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). He was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division.

Merschrod was killed in action on September 27, 1968.

Sources: Susan Merschrod (sister in law), various websites, newspaper clippings and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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