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First Name: Eddie

Last Name: Achica

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: San Francisco, CA




Date of Birth: 05 September 1930

Date of Death: 10 August 1966

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served: 1954 - 1966
Eddie Achica

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Eddie Achica
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 10 August 1966, Sergeant Eddie Achica was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Achica was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Eddie Achica is located on Panel 9E Line 121 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230952   Created by: MHOH

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