Steve Blaskovich, Jr.
Corporal, U.S. Army

Steve Blaskovich, Jr. was born on 27 August 1949 in Highland, IN, the son of Steve and Grace Blaskovich, Sr.

Steve was a 1967 graduate of Highland High School in Highland. He then attended a year at Purdue University before becoming employed by Inland Steel Company. Drafted, he was inducted into the U.S. Army in August 1969.

On 8 June 1970, PFC Steve Blaskovich, Jr. was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam.

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

Blaskovich received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Corporal.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Honors

The name Steve Blaskovich, Jr. is inscribed on Panel 9W Line 26 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Steve Blaskovich, Jr. is buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Lake County, IN.

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