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First Name: James

Last Name: Abler

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Royal, IA
Middle Name: Lynn



Date of Birth: 15 February 1949

Date of Death: 22 May 1970

Rank: Specialist 4

Years Served:
James Lynn Abler

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

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.



Honoree ID: 230872   Created by: MHOH

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