Carmelo Roman-Aguilar - Private First Class

Hometown:
Perth Amboy
D.O.B.:
March 4, 1945
County:
Not Available
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Army
Date of Casualty:

September 23, 1966

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

Carmelo Roman-Aguilar was born on March 4, 1945. His home of record is Perth Amboy, NJ.

He was the first member of the Puerto Rican community in Perth Amboy to lose his life in Vietnam.

Carmelo served in the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).

Roman-Aguilar began his tour in Vietnam on May 31, 1966. He was killed in action on September 23, 1966. He was 21 years old.

Sources: Newspaper clippings and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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