Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Claude Perry, a brave Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 19 years old.
A resident of Pathfork, Kentucky, SP4 Perry served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B10) with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SP4 Perry was deployed in the Binh Long Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on March 6, 1968, SP4 Perry’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SP4 Perry’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W44, Line 59, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SP4 Perry and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
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