David Joseph Latoria

Private First Class, U.S. Army

David Joseph Latoria was born on 18 May 1949.

On 15 May 1968, Private First Class David Joseph Latoria was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Latoria was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. 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 David J Latoria is located on Panel 60E Line 025 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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