Patrick Albert Higgins

Corporal, U.S. Army

Patrick Albert Higgins was born on 1 September 1947.

On 10 May 1968, Corporal Patrick Albert Higgins was serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPL Higgins was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. 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 Patrick A Higgins is located on Panel 58E Line 9 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Higgins is buried at Vandalia Cemetery at Porterville, CA.

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