George Robert DeShurley

Builder Third Class, U.S. Navy

George Robert DeShurley was born on 29 November 1943.

On 31 March 1968, Builder 3rd Class George Robert DeShurley was serving with Detachment Echo, NMCB-9, 3rd NC BDE, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, BUL3 DeShurley was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name George R De Shurley is located on Panel 47E Line 20 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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