Wayne Leroy Roberts was born on October 31, 1949. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Duval County included within the archival record. We have Jacksonville listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on January 17, 1968. Roberts had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Corpsman. Service number assignment was 12888155. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, C Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Roberts experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 21, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province.
REMEMBERED
Wayne is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 45e, Line 50.
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