Laurence Nelson Sousa ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On January 15, 1966 Corporal Sousa was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 312147 |
Service ID | 21325566 |
Name | Laurence Nelson Sousa |
From | East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
Birth Date | November 16, 1942 |
Casualty Date | January 15, 1966 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company |
Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty |
Location | South Vietnam |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Laurence is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 04e, Line 74. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Laurence Nelson Sousa was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on September 7, 1965. Sousa had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 21325566. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 16th Armor, D Company.
He was born on November 16, 1942. According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk county has been included within the archival record. We have East Boston listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Sousa experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 15, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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