William George Jerro

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps

William George Jerro was born on 9 November 1944.

On 16 September 1967, Second Lieutenant William George Jerro was serving with F Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, 2LT Jerro was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals

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

Honors

The name William G Jerro is located on Panel 26E Line 79 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Second Lieutenant William George Jerro is buried at Saint John Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens County, NY, in Section: 14, Row: K, Plot: 27, Grave: 3.

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