Gerald Richard Acton
Specialist Four, U.S. Army

On 12 May 1969, Specialist Four Gerald Richard Acton was serving with the 64th Transportation Company, 124th Transportation Battalion, 8th Transportation Group, Army Support Command Qui Nhon, 1st Logistical Command, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC4 Acton was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Gerald R Acton is located on Panel W25 Line 58 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.