On 11 February 1971, U.S. Army Specialist Four Charles Paul Montross was serving with C Company, 75th Support Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Montross was killed in action when he sustained wounds from Friendly Fire. His body was recovered. He received a posthumous promotion to Sergeant.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Charles P Montross is located on Panel W5 Line 96 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Charles Paul Montross is buried at Beulah Cemetery in New Britain, PA.

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