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First Name: James

Last Name: Aalund

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Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Houston, TX
Middle Name: Downing



Date of Birth: 11 May 1945

Date of Death: 28 February 1970

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served: 1968-1970
James Downing Aalund

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

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.

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

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The name James D Aalund is located on Panel 13W Line 066 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230822   Created by: MHOH

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