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First Name: Louis

Last Name: Castillo

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)







Date of Birth: 18 August 1943

Date of Death: 21 November 1966

Rank: Specialist 4

Years Served:
Louis Castillo

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Louis Castillo

Specialist Four, U.S. Army

Louis Castillo was born on 18 August 1943.

On 21 November 1966, Specialist Four Louis Castillo was serving with C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Castillo was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

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

Honors

The name Louis Castillo is inscribed on Panel 12E Line 098 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Specialist Four Louis Castillo is buried at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Evergreen Park, Cook County, IL.

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Honoree ID: 3622   Created by: MHOH

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