Joseph Carmen Cerrone, Jr.

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

Joseph Carmen Cerrone, Jr. was born on 3 January 1948.

On 18 August 1968, Sergeant Joseph Carmen Cerrone, Jr. was serving with CAP Hotel 10 (Lang Co), 3rd CAG, Combined Action, 3rd MAF in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Sergeant Cerrone was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart (2 Awards)
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Joseph C Cerrone Jr is inscribed on Panel 48W Line 039 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Joseph Carmen Cerrone, Jr. is buried at Saint Patrick Cemetery inn Stoneham, MA.

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