Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Private First Class Darrel Wayne Maynard, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 22 years old.
A resident of Scottsville, Kentucky, PFC Maynard served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B10) with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army, Vietnam.
At the time of his death, PFC Maynard was deployed in the Thua Thien Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on May 3, 1968, PFC Maynard’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
PFC Maynard’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W57, Line 20, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about PFC Maynard 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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