Edward West - Lance Corporal

Hometown:
Linden
D.O.B.:
November 19, 1946
County:
NJ
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

August 21, 1968

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

Edward T. West was born on November 19, 1946. His home of record is Linden, NJ.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL). His unit was H&S Co, 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 3rd MARDIV, III MAF.

West was killed in action on August 21, 1968 in South Vietnam from wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. Edward is buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, NJ.

Source: NJVVMF and various websites.
12/17/2024

Photo added 4/17/18 Source: VVMF

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