The Museum will be closed for renovation during the week Mondays through Fridays Nov 12th-28th (we are open Saturday the 16th, 23rd and 30th). Regular hours will resume on the 29th. The Memorial is open 24/7

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JEFFREY W KOONCE

JEFFREY W KOONCE - SGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • union
  • COUNTY:
  • Union
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • May 23, 1947
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • November 19, 1967
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Jeffrey W. Koonce was born on May 23, 1947.  His home of record is Union, NJ.  He had four brothers, Kurt, Sidney, Richard and Darryl, and a sister, Lorraine.  Jeffrey graduated from Union High School in 1965.  He was a member of the wrestling team and boxed at a local Police Athletic League

Koonce served in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT).  He was assigned to the 173rd Airborne.

Koonce was killed in action on November 19, 1967.

Sources: Pat Babbit (high school friend) and NJVVMF.

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