David Jude "Putt-Putt" Cavis

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army

David Jude Cavis was born on 17 December 1943, the son of Charles and Clarice Cavis.

On 22 February 1968, Second Lieutenant David Jude Cavis was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, 2LT Cavis was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Badge

Silver Star Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name David J Cavis is inscribed on Panel 40E Line 058 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Second Lieutenant Cavis is buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden, MI.

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