Armando Leo Escareno

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Armando Leo Escareno was born on 5 July 1948.

On 12 November 1967, Private First Class Armando Leo Escareno was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

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

Badges and Medals

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

Honors

The name Armando L Escareno is located on Panel 29E Line 81 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

PFC Escareno is buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Muskegon, MI.

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