Donald Iandoli ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On November 19, 1967 Sergeant Iandoli was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 279723 |
| Service ID | 12734435 |
| Name | Donald Iandoli |
| From | Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Birth Date | September 19, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | November 19, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. Body not recovered |
| Location | Hill 875 1st Day, South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Donald Iandoli is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Donald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 30e, Line 27. |
Additional Details
Sergeant Iandoli was a squad leader with Company C, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. On November 19, 1967, he was on a search and destroy mission in South Vietnam and came under heavy North Vietnamese fire. He withdrew to the Company C command post and a large explosion killed him. His remains were not recovered.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Donald Iandoli 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. Iandoli had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 12734435. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, C Company. He was born on September 19, 1946. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Passaic county has been included within the archival record. We have Paterson listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Iandoli experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 19, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. Body not recovered. Incident location: Hill 875 1st Day, South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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