Gerald Vernon Eppley

Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

Gerald Vernon Eppley was born on 20 May 1945.

On 6 August 1966, Private First Class Gerald Vernon Eppley was serving with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

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

Medals

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

Honors

The name Gerald V Eppley is located on Panel 09E Line 107 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

PFC Eppley is buried at Wilson Cemetery in Newark, OH.

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