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First Name: James

Last Name: Byrd

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: Carmen



Date of Birth: 19 June 1944

Date of Death: 10 May 1969

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served:
James Carmen Byrd

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

James Carmen Byrd

Sergeant, U.S. Army

James Carmen Byrd was born on 19 June 1944.

On 10 May 1969, Sergeant James Carmen Byrd was serving with A Company, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Sergeant Byrd was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

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

Honors

The name James C Byrd is inscribed on Panel W25 Line 37 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant James Carmen Byrd is buried at All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, CA.

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Honoree ID: 3594   Created by: MHOH

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