Lauren Ray Everett

Commander, U.S. Navy

Lauren Ray Everett was born on 13 July 1934 in Fayette County, IA, the son of Cecil R. and Etta M. Johnson Everett.

On 17 October 1971, Commander Lauren Everett was serving with RVAH-5, CVW-14, USS Enterprise, Task Force - 77, 7th Fleet, off the coast of South Vietnam.

On that day, CDR Everett died in a non-hostile action when his plane crashed into the Gulf of Tonkin, North Vietnam. His body was not recovered.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal (10 Awards)
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Naval Aviator Badge

Honors

The name Lauren R Everett is located on Panel W2 Line 41 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Memorialization

Commander Everett is memorialized with a cenotaph at Wadena Cemetery in Wadena, IA.

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