David Paul Achord
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

On 23 June 1969, Private First Class David Paul Achord was serving with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Achord was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name David P Achord is located on Panel W22 Line 115 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.