James Lynn Abler
Specialist Four, U.S. Army

On 22 May 1970, Specialist Four James Lynn Abler was serving with C Company, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Cavalry Division, in Quang Duc Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Abler died in the non-hostile related crash of the helicopter in which he was a crew member. His body was recovered.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Aviation Badge

Honors

The name James L Abler is located on Panel W10 Line 77 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.