James Wilford Clay

Private First Class, U.S. Army

James Wilford Clay was born on 17 July 1949.

On 29 May 1969, Private James Wilford Clay was serving with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Private Clay was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered. He received a posthumous promotion to Private First Class.

Badge and Medals

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

Honors

The name James W Clay is inscribed on Panel W23 Line 14 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Private First Class Clay is buried at Ottawa Park Cemetery in Clarkston, MI.

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