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JAMES   GAINES

JAMES GAINES - PFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • jersey city
  • COUNTY:
  • Hudson
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • October 07, 1948
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • February 02, 1969
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • PFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


James Gaines, Jr. was born on October 7, 1948.  His home of record is Jersey City, NJ. 

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

Gaines was killed in action on February 2, 1969. He is buried at Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina.

Source: NJVVMF, Photo found on VVMF.

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