On 28 February 1970, U.S. Army Sergeant James Downing Aalund was serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Aalund sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar 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 James D Aalund is located on Panel 13W Line 066 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.