Gerald Jay Dowjotas
Sergeant, U.S. Army

Gerald Jay Dowjotas was born on 16 July 1949 in Chicago, IL, the son of Julius J. and June M. Dowjotas. He entered the U.S. Army on 18 May 1970 in Chicago, IL.

On 28 June 1971, Sergeant Gerald Jay Dowjotas was serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Dowjotas was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Gerald Jay Dowjotas is located on Panel 3W Line 92 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Gerald Jay Dowjotas is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Cook County, IL.

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