Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Specialist Four Larry Montez Livingston, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1971 during the Vietnam War. He was just 19 years old.
A resident of Lexington, Kentucky, SP4 Livingston served with unwavering commitment as a Materiel Storage and Handling Specialist (MOS 76V20) with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Medical Depot, United States Army, Vietnam Medical Command, United States Army, Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SP4 Livingston was deployed in the Quang Nam 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 17, 1971, SP4 Livingston’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SP4 Livingston’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W3, Line 92, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SP4 Livingston 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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