Ervin Ellis Harris

Specialist Four, U.S. Army

Ervin Ellis Harris was born on 13 November 1947.

On 29 November 1968, Specialist Four Ervin Ellis Harris was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, in Binh Long Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Harris was killed in action when he sustained a wound from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device (2 Awards)
Bronze Star Medal (Merit)(2 Awards)
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Ervin E Harris is located on Panel 37W Line 006 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Specialist Four Harris is buried at Restlawn Memorial Park in Toledo, OH.

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