Jerry Sylvia - Private First Class

Hometown:
Palisades Park
D.O.B.:
May 31, 1950
County:
Bergen
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

September 6, 1969

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

Jerry Sylvia was born on May 31, 1950. His home of record is Palisades Park, NJ. Jerry had two brothers and one sister. He attended Cliffside Park High School where he was popular and a good athlete.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). While completing basic training at Parris Island, he earned the highest mark in rifle marksmanship.

Sylvia was 18 when he arrived in Vietnam. Within eight months, he had been wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts.

Sylvia was killed in action on September 6, 1969. He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.

Sources: Newspaper clippings, various websites, and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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