Samuel James Larkin

Specialist Four, U.S. Army

Samuel James Larkin was born on 3 February 1947.

On 25 August 1966, Specialist Four Samuel James Larkin was serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Larkin was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Medals

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

Honors

The name Samuel J Larkin is located on Panel 10E Line 41 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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