DAVID A STRUPP - PFC
- HOMETOWN:
- sparta
- COUNTY:
- Sussex
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- November 23, 1946
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- April 12, 1968
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- PFC
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
David A. Strupp was born on November 23, 1946, to Charles and Priscilla Strupp. His home of record is Sparta, NJ. He had three sisters, Judith, Nancy and Pamela, and two brothers, Robert and Jon. A 1964 graduate of Sparta High School, David enjoyed hockey, cross-country, fishing and cars. He attended Ohio University for one year.
In August 1967, Strupp entered the US Army where he attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).
On April 12, 1968, Strupp was killed in action in South Vietnam, Tay Ninh Province. He was 21 years old.
Strupp was awarded two Purple Hearts.
Sources: Priscilla Strupp (mother), Sparta High School Guidance Department, and NJVVMF.
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